Freshly from an impeachment trial over use of office for political gain Trump has praised Attorney General for intervening on behalf of political confidant.
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Brennan Center Publishes New Guide to Designing Voter-Friendly Ballots
Five ballot layouts have resulted in voter confusion and lost votes. This new guide by Brennan Center comes annotated with tips for more effective designs.
Bill seeks improvements for military absentee ballot system
All active duty military would have access to a system for mailing absentee ballots if a bill introduced Wednesday becomes law.
CISA and states tell Senate more cybersecurity resources needed
State tech agencies told U.S. Senate Tuesday more assistance and expertise in protecting election infrastructure is needed.
Breaking down the ballot process in the U.S.
As primary season gets into full swing here are some things to know regarding ballots as voters head to the polls in droves in the coming months.
Trump is elevating judges who could gut the Voting Rights Act
Just recently, the GOP-led Senate handed Trump an impeachment trial victory. Now it’s installing his federal judges who hate the voting rights act.
‘What’s old is new again’: Advocates say tribal voting hurdles remain
Hurdles to Native American voting are a long-standing issue. Polling cutbacks, discriminatory voter ID laws and lack of funding may make things worse
Bill aims to address Native American voter disenfranchisement
New Mexico congressional delegation is leading a bill in the House that aims to protect Native American voting rights ahead of 2020.
White House Budget Gives Election Agency More Funding, But Expert Says It’s Not Enough
Some election security experts applauded the slight funding boost in Trump’s proposal, others say more is needed for the agency certifying voting systems.
DHS election security plan released
The plan follows a Government Accountability Office report that said the agency would struggle to execute a nationwide strategy without a finalized agenda.