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Routine Voting Issues Fuel Online Fraud Claims

Voting-machine failures, weather-related disruptions and misleading polling-place texts during the U.S. midterms fueled baseless online claims of election fraud. Officials and fact-checkers found no credible evidence that the reported problems were deliberate, and some viral allegations were false or unverified.

Nov 3, 2026

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Programming Update Leaves Westchester Ballot Scanners Unable to Read Votes

Voting scanners across Westchester County failed to accept paper ballots on Election Day, but voters were still able to cast ballots that poll workers secured in orange bags for later counting. Officials and candidates urged voters to stay in line, saying every ballot would be counted as technicians worked to fix the problem.

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Nov 3, 2026

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Faith leaders prepare poll chaplains across states

Faith leaders and trained volunteers in Minnesota, Maine, Wisconsin, Arizona and elsewhere are serving as nonpartisan poll chaplains, offering voters a calm presence, practical election information and help de-escalating conflicts while following rules on distance from polling places. The efforts respond to concerns about intimidation, misinformation and voter safety, with some programs also extending support to online spaces.

Oct 31, 2026

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Early voting ends this week in Texas, Tennessee and Oklahoma

Franklin County hit over 73,000 early votes—twice 2022. Wood County Clerk Joe Gonzales said "Saturday is the last day" as write-in hand counts loom.

Oct 29, 2026

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O'Keefe and Higby Face Felony Charges Over Minnesota Polling Stunt

James O'Keefe and Cam Higby face felony unlawful voting and identity theft charges over an Aug. 11 Minnesota polling disguise stunt; they stopped before the oath and cast no votes.

Oct 28, 2026

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MGM restricts People Inc voting power after takeover bid withdrawn

MGM Resorts amended its voting agreement with People Inc. and Barry Diller after People withdrew its roughly $18 billion takeover proposal. The agreement caps their combined stake at 29.9% and, subject to conditions, requires them to follow MGM’s board in a change-of-control vote; neither side is committed to a transaction.

Oct 28, 2026

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Cornell Faculty to Begin No-Confidence Vote

Cornell Faculty Senate votes through Nov. 6 on no-confidence in the administration after President Kotlikoff admitted he never read the police report on 2024 fraternity assault allegations.

Oct 28, 2026

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Ohio early voting tops one million as in-person lines lengthen

Early voting is drawing crowds in Ohio, where more than 1 million people have voted and officials report rising turnout and long lines, while Oconee County’s participation is slightly behind its pace from four years ago. In Collin County, Texas, voters can consult a wait-time tracker and voter guide as early voting nears its end.

Oct 27, 2026

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Early Voting Surges Across Several States

Nearly 2.8 million Floridians had voted ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, with about 1.38 million voting early in person and 1.4 million returning mail ballots. Republicans led in-person early voting, while Democrats led mail voting; statewide early voting is available in all 67 counties through Oct. 31.

Oct 26, 2026

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New Zealand Early Voting Opens in Tight Election

One poll puts National ahead of Labour 32% to 27%; another puts Labour ahead 28.7% to 27.6% as New Zealand opens advance voting for Nov. 7.

Oct 25, 2026

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Faith Leaders Across Traditions Call Voting Sacred

Faith leaders and commentators across Christian and other traditions portray voting as a sacred expression of belief, a civic responsibility and a way to serve neighbors and shape government. One commentary also urges voters to weigh candidates’ commitment to their constitutional oaths.

Oct 25, 2026

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Black Voters Mobilize Ahead of Midterms

Black civic and faith groups in Louisiana and Florida organized early-voting drives to encourage turnout and demonstrate the influence of Black voters. In Omaha, Black men voted together on National Black Men Vote Day, citing affordability, health care, housing and community concerns as reasons to participate.

Oct 24, 2026

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Democrats Outpace Republicans in Louisiana Early Voting

Louisiana early voting has produced more than 363,000 ballots, with Democrats leading Republicans and Black voters making up a larger share than in 2022. Analysts say the turnout patterns may benefit Democrats but do not guarantee a shift in outcomes, as voters decide a U.S. Senate contest, House races and other contests.

Oct 24, 2026

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Ninth Circuit Rejects California Ballot Set-Aside Bid

The Trump administration is pursuing lawsuits that could block certification of Alaska’s Senate election if the Republican incumbent loses and prevent California from counting ballots cast by voters it suspects may be noncitizens, as part of a broader effort to exert federal control over elections. Critics and legal experts say the challenges lack a sound legal basis, arguing election administration rests primarily with states; other efforts to federalize elections have also been blocked or failed.

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Oct 24, 2026

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Syracuse Woman Charged With Noncitizen Voting Says She Learned Of Adoption Recently

A 66-year-old Syracuse woman faces a federal charge of voting while not a U.S. citizen; prosecutors say she voted in the 2022 election and other elections, while she says she long believed she was a citizen until discovering she was born in Germany. The charge has not been proven, and she could face a fine, imprisonment or deportation if convicted.

Oct 23, 2026

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Voters Report Touchscreen Voting Issues Nationwide

Voters in several counties have reported touchscreens registering the wrong candidate, raising concerns during early voting. Election officials say the problems typically stem from screen sensitivity or imprecise taps, and urge voters to use a stylus, seek poll-worker help and review their paper ballots before casting them.

Oct 22, 2026

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Early Voting and Rallies Shape Midterm Push

Ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms, organizers in several communities held marches and rallies urging residents to vote early and make their voices heard, with some events explicitly nonpartisan. No Kings protesters also criticized President Donald Trump and Congress, while emphasizing voting as the way to bring about change.

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Oct 21, 2026

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California Challenges Federal Bid Over 20,000 Ballots

California urged a federal judge to reject the Trump administration’s bid to keep roughly 20,000 mail-in ballots from being counted based on a federal list of people deemed “likely noncitizens.” The state argues the request is too late, lacks individualized evidence and could disenfranchise eligible voters, while the administration says it is seeking to prevent unlawful voting.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Judge Restricts DHS Election Investigations in Nine States

A federal judge declined to block North Carolina’s mail-in ballot rules requiring signature checks and sealed inner envelopes, saying voting was already underway, plaintiffs delayed in suing, and changing procedures risked confusion. Voting-rights groups and voters argued the rules, adopted as ballots began going out, could disqualify valid ballots and burden voters; ballots have already been rejected under the requirements.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Early Voting Turnout Strong, Security Concerns Rise

Early voting is underway or opening in several jurisdictions: Alaska has begun its 15-day in-person period, Rhode Island voters can vote early at designated locations, and nearly 12% of registered voters in British Columbia had cast advance ballots by Sunday. In Washington, ballots are being sent out, and voters are urged to return mail ballots early because processing delays have led to late-postmark rejections.

Oct 19, 2026

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Record Early Voting Amid High-Stakes Midterm Races

Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, elections begins Oct. 19 in Wichita, Knox and Tom Green counties, Texas, and runs through Oct. 30; Wichita and Knox voters may cast ballots at any polling location in their county. Stearns County, Minnesota, has also opened early voting at St. Cloud City Hall and the county Government Center, with additional voting hours listed through Nov. 2.

Oct 18, 2026

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Election Participation and Campaign Developments

As midterm elections approach, King County is training partisan and nonpartisan residents to observe ballot counting, security checks and audits, while campaign coverage has featured false rumors about a candidate and an ad mistakenly aired in the wrong state. In Seattle, longtime state Rep. Gerry Pollet faces a strong challenge from fellow Democrat Will Dreher, whose campaign emphasizes AI regulation and public safety.

Oct 17, 2026

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Trump threatens jail over 20,000 disputed California ballots

Trump vowed California officials "will all go to jail for a long period of time!!!" after the DOJ sued over about 20,000 flagged LA County ballots.

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Oct 17, 2026

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US Faith Groups Urge Christian Voter Turnout

Christian leaders and advocates are urging greater participation in public life, arguing that faith communities should help people engage with elections and everyday issues—not simply stay on the sidelines. U.S. Catholic bishops stress voting as both a responsibility and a right that must be protected, while calls for church involvement range from encouraging turnout to helping congregants take part beyond the ballot box.

Oct 15, 2026

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