There is a shortage of poll workers ahead of the November 2020 elections. Facebook has launched a poll worker recruitment push in the News Feed.
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Barr casts doubt on mail-in voting
AG William Barr has again blasted mail-in-voting. In his renewed condemnation of the method, he claims ‘there are going to be ballots floating around’.
Microsoft warns Russia, China and Iran targeting US election
Cyberattacks on elections are still a major concern. Microsoft is warning that it is seeing an increase in such attacts on its customers.
Trump tells his supporters to become poll watchers
On Tuesday Donald Trump again made baseless accusations of how Democrats will rig elections. He then called on supporters to become poll watchers.
Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle
Russia interfered in the 2016 elections and there have been concerns it might do so again. Election officials are preparing for new Russian interference battle.
Carter affirms safety of mail-in voting after Barr and White House cite him to diminish it
WH and AG Barr tried using former President Jimmy Carter to discredit mail-il voting but the President has affirmed it is a safe voting method.
Fixing America’s Aging Election Technology
America’s voting technology is fast aging. There is a need to address this concern ahead of November elections if the polls will be successful.
Free express mail option for their absentee ballot now available for overseas military, family members
Overseas military and family members now have a free express mail option for their absentee ballot ahead of the November elections.
Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’
New report alleges Trump said he would not go visit a cemetery where America’s World War I heroes are buried because to him these soldiers were ‘losers’ and ‘suckers’.
Voting Twice? Trump Creates a New Headache for Election Officials
Trump is encouraging voters to cast both mail-in and in-person ballots. Voting twice will, however, create a new challenge for the voting system.