Federal judges on Wednesday ordered Ohio to allow voters who had been purged for not voting over a six-year period to participate in this year’s election.
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Oprah Jumps Into Contentious Georgia Race, Endorses Democrat
Oprah Winfrey endorses Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams’ quest to become the US first black woman governor at a couple of appearances in state on Thursday.
US States Split On Allowing Citizen Ballot Initiatives
US States split on allowing citizen ballot initiatives which in every two years place eye catching measures on ballots posing questions to voters.
Tips For Figuring Out Your Ballot and Making Sure You Can Vote
The 2018 midterm elections are here. Here’s everything you need to know to hit the polls and cast an informed vote this election season.
Court Orders Relief For Purged Ohio Voters In Time For Election
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered emergency relief that protect right to vote for countless Ohioans who were unlawfully purged from voter rolls.
Campaign Launched To Help Georgians With Pending Voter Registrations
Leadership Conference with other civil rights groups launched voter education campaign this week focused on Georgia’s voters with pending registrations.
Concerns Growing Over Vote-by-Mail Ballot Rejections
The trend also is raising concerns about whether voters can be assured their ballots will count or be notified in time if there is a problem.
Citizens to Vote on Religiously-Themed Alabama Constitution Changes
The colorful amendments presented to citizens in this year’s midterm elections in Alabama are again showing why they have come to influence how Alabamians are known across the country.
Dark Money Dominating State Supreme Court Races
Outside groups continue to pour money into state supreme court campaigns, television advertising spending so far totaling $5 million this election season.
Artificial Intelligence Threats To Election Security Spike
Hackers targeting the 2018 midterm elections are using a dangerous tool that science fiction aficionados would recognize: Artificial Intelligence.