Polls

Michigan AG Dana Nessel Releases New Voting Guidelines, Emphasizes Security and Privacy at Polls

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Lansing, MI — Michigan’s top legal authority, Attorney General Dana Nessel, has released comprehensive new guidelines aimed at ensuring lawful and orderly management during the elections. The guide was designed to instruct election workers and law enforcement on navigating recent changes in voting regulations and addressing potential disturbances at polling stations. In a detailed 14-page advisory, Nessel covers topics including the heightened security of ballot drop boxes and restrictions on firearms near voting sites. Additionally, the document specifies the boundaries of electioneering around polling places and defines the roles election challengers are permitted to play. … Read more

Cobb County Challenges New Election Protocols, Arguing Impractical Timing and Legal Overreach Ahead of November Polls

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Atlanta, GA — In a significant legal clash mirroring national debates over election integrity, a Cobb County election board attorney contended Tuesday that newly mandated state election rules should not be imposed so close to the upcoming Nov. 5 general election. These rules, introduced by the State Election Board in September, are now the subject of contentious legal scrutiny. The debate unfolded in the Fulton County Superior Court where Judge Robert McBurney presided over the lawsuit brought by the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration. This legal action challenges six rules believed by some … Read more

Community Empowerment at the Polls: Voters to Determine Future of Judicial Bench

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Pendleton, OR — In the upcoming elections, the fate of several judges in Oregon will be decided directly by the votes of local citizens. This unique aspect of the state’s legal system allows voters to directly engage with the judiciary, holding judges accountable and influencing the judiciary’s future composition through their electoral choices. Voter participation in judicial elections is particularly critical because these officials make decisive contributions to the legal landscape, affecting the daily lives of residents. Unlike federal judges, who are appointed for life, many state judges must periodically seek reelection, which underscores the … Read more

New Hampshire Residents Head to Polls for Key Primaries, Shaping Future of State Governance

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Nashua, N.H. — In the latest New Hampshire primary elections held on September 10, citizens showed up early to cast their votes for who will be the next governor, U.S. House representatives, and state Legislature members. The small, yet influential state plays a critical role in the political landscape of the United States, particularly noted for its first-in-the-nation primary status which often sets the tone for nationwide campaign trails. At polling stations like the one in Nashua, voters were seen entering booths, marking their choices with a sense of duty and expectation. The participation not … Read more