Voters who cast ballots for one party in the Aug. 6 primary may have improperly voted for a different party in Tuesday’s runoff due to machine malfunctions.
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Banned from Republican Primary, Candidate Sues Election Board
In 2015, Joseph Hero was banned by the Republican Party over support for two independents in Lake County, Indianna. Hero is now suing the election board.
Federal Election Commission Quorum Crisis: Common Cause calls for redress
Common Cause urged President Trump and Senate to quickly nominate and confirm new commissioners to the Federal Election Commission so as to restore quorum.
Popping balloons: Trump tags three potential primary challengers “stooges”
President Trump on Tuesday dismissed three potential Republican presidential primary challengers as “Three Stooges” as he seeks reelection in 2020.
FEC Vice Chair Resigns: dire implications for decision-making as 2020 polls loom
FEC vice chairman Matthew Petersen resigned Monday effective Friday. His resignation leaves the election cop with a decision-making body shy of a quorum.
California Bill to Allow Non-Citizens To Run for County Central Committee of Democratic and Peace & Freedom Parties
California SB 288 would allow non-citizens to run for County Central Committee in the Democratic Party, and also the Peace & Freedom Party.
Electoral College Voting: Denver Court decision another Jack-in-the-box
Denver 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals may add another Jack-in-the-box element for the US electoral system if it allows electors to vote as they please.
Trump recession: 2020 democrats ironically unhappy about it
The economy has worked well under Trump, but a Trump recession is said to loom. However, 2020 Democrats are ironically not sounding happy about it.
Tenth Circuit Rules 2-1 that Presidential Elect[ors] May Not be Removed for Casting an Electoral College Vote for the “Wrong” Candidate”
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The Tenth Circuit ruled 2-1 presidential electors have constitutional right to vote for anyone who meets the constitutional qualifications to be president.
“Mail-In Absentee Ballot Anomalies in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District”
The aftermath of the 2018 midterm election in N. Carolina was marred by allegations of absentee ballot fraud in the 9th Congressional District.