Supreme Court could be asked to decide these disputes in a close election
WASHINGTON — In a nail-biter election Nov. 5, expect the losing side to challenge the results in court.After former President Trump’s 2020 defeat, his supporters filed…
Republican lawsuits target rules for overseas voters, but those ballots are already sent
ATLANTA — The latest method of voting to fall into the political crosshairs is the way overseas voters — including members of the military stationed abroad…
Cornel West campaign to appeal judge’s decision barring him from Pennsylvania ballot
Cornel West (pictured, 2015) campaign attorney Matthew Haverstick said Friday the campaign will appeal a federal court decision barring West from Pennsylvania's ballot. U.S. District…
North Carolinians affected by Helene likely to see voting changes
RALEIGH, N.C. — Voters in western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene’s devastation may see several changes to how they can cast their ballots in the…
How Native Americans in Arizona could swing the election
PHOENIX — On a recent sweltering Saturday in Phoenix, about 40 Native American leaders and community organizers gathered in an art gallery, where a backdrop had…
How to vote in California’s November general election
Voting in California has never been easier. But it’s important to know about key deadlines for registration, early voting, casting your ballot and certifying election…
Proposition 5 could unleash a flood of public projects — and tax hikes
Money for new fire stations, repaved roads, renovated libraries and more is on the ballot in the city of Santa Clara next month. Voters in…
Several states making late changes to election rules, as voting begins
In Georgia, election workers will have to hand count the number of ballots cast after voting is completed. In North Carolina, some students and university…
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Jill Stein’s absence on Nevada ballot
The Supreme Court on Friday denied a request to restore Green Party candidate Jill Stein's name on presidential ballots in November after supporters filled out…
Court affirms 98,000 Arizona voters’ eligibility for full ballot
PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Friday that nearly 98,000 people whose citizenship documents hadn’t been confirmed can vote in state and local races.The court’s…
Georgia State Election Board OKs rule requiring ballot hand count
ATLANTA — Georgia’s State Election Board on Friday voted to approve a new rule that requires poll workers to count the number of paper ballots by…
Supreme Court turns down appeal to put Green Party on Nevada presidential ballot
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday turned down an appeal from the Nevada Green Party, keeping the progressive party off the state’s November presidential…
What’s on the November ballot in California?
While the Golden State’s Democratic leanings in the presidential contest are well known, California is home to several swing districts that make the state critical…
Presidential candidate Cornel West loses bid for Pennsylvania ballot
Independent presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West will not appear on Pennsylvania's ballot after the battleground state's Supreme Court on Monday upheld a lower court ruling.…
A secretive group aiding the far-right in House races could help Dems
DES MOINES — Joe Wiederien was an unlikely candidate to challenge a Republican congressman in one of the nation’s most competitive districts.A fervent supporter of former…
Measure A flier omits a key fact: Ballot proposal is a tax increase
A campaign flier arriving in mailboxes around Los Angeles County promotes a ballot measure that would mandate “a new approach to expand programs that are…
N.C. high court orders removal of RFK Jr.’s name from state’s November ballot
The North Carolina Supreme Court on Monday sided with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ordering his name to be removed from the state's November general election…
Ruling imperils Missouri abortion rights ballot measure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri judge ruled Friday that an abortion rights campaign did not meet legal requirements to qualify its constitutional amendment initiative for…
Appeals court sides with RFK Jr. in bid to remove name from Michigan ballot
Michigan's Court of Appeals handed former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a victory Friday, allowing him to remove his name from the 2024…
Michigan judge rules Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must remain on state’s Nov. 5 ballot
A Michigan judge ruled Tuesday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must remain on the state's Nov. 5 general election ballot. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI…