Across the nation, officials overseeing geospatial information systems are looking to digital-mapping data to make their elections more efficient and fair.
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At Odds With GOP, Trump Declares Support For Paper Voting
President Donald Trump on Thursday broke from some of his fellow Republicans by calling for paper ballots to be used in all states.
New York Senate Considers Automatic Voter Registration
State Senate held a hearing how NY can join 15 other states and implement automatic voter registration. Advocates said it could result in 2 million more.
Emails Show How Much Pull NJ Political Bosses Had Over Tax Breaks
A law firm linked to New Jersey political boss George E. Norcross III enjoyed extraordinary influence over the state’s tax break program.
Despite 2016 Hack, Florida One Of Best States On Election Security
Christopher Krebs, director of the Department of Homeland Security’s cyber agency, described Florida one of the “best” states in terms of election security.
States And Federal Government Clash Over Voting Machine Standards
State officials say security updates contained in Election Assistance Commission’s new Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0 are needed.
Washington Becomes First State To End Prison Gerrymandering
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill into law ensuring that people in state prisons will be counted as residents of their home addresses .
New Texas Voting Machines Scheduled To Roll Out In November
Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque told commissioners the new machines from the company Election Systems will be in place by November .
Last-Minute Amendment Makes Florida Felon Voting Records Confidential
Last-minute insertion into a bill passed with overwhelming support on final day of Florida’s legislative session keep felon voting records confidential.
Utah Voter Turnout Jumps From 45th In Country To 13th In 4 Years
Voter turnout in Utah vaulted from 45th in the country to 13th in the course of four years, according to the Pew Charitable Trusts.