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Nearly three-quarters of South Carolina election officials have quit

Nearly three-quarters of South Carolina election officials have quit

by Nicole Norman | Feb 27, 2024 | Featured, Politics

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Here in South Carolina, the spread of distrust in the integrity of voting has caused election administrators to quit at high rates. According to Issac Cramer, executive director of the Charleston County Board of Elections, 70 percent of top election...
This Virginia race is pivotal to Republican hopes for a smashing election victory

This Virginia race is pivotal to Republican hopes for a smashing election victory

by Grant Schwab | Nov 8, 2022 | Featured, Politics

If Republicans are on the crest of a “red wave” in the 2022 U.S. elections, a tight congressional race in Virginia could offer one of the earliest clues. Democratic Congresswoman Elaine Luria is trying to fend off a challenge from Republican Jen Kiggans. The contest...
Nevada Secretary of State candidates’ views diverge on voter fraud claims

Nevada Secretary of State candidates’ views diverge on voter fraud claims

by Ariel Gans and Katherine Huggins | May 24, 2022 | Featured, Politics

LAS VEGAS — Seven candidates are vying for the Republican nomination for secretary of state in Nevada, ranging from the most vociferous 2020 election denier – James Marchant – through a number of others who question Joe Biden’s legitimacy as president to varying...
GOP Candidates Aim to Win Over Local Arizona Voters

GOP Candidates Aim to Win Over Local Arizona Voters

by Courtney Degen and Jonathan Lehrfeld | May 24, 2022 | Featured, Politics

Fountain Hills, Ariz. — Arizona State Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita warned that election security remains a major issue for the state at a local Republican meeting on Saturday morning, largely blaming the Democratic party for an increase in the mistrust of elections....
How federal voting rights legislation would have impacted Wisconsin

How federal voting rights legislation would have impacted Wisconsin

by Courtney Degen | Jan 25, 2022 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Major voting rights legislation died in the Senate on Wednesday night, at least temporarily ending the potential for changes to Wisconsin election laws and a GOP-led effort to restrict voting rights in the state. The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act...
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