The plan from Senate Democrats keeps three elections on the calendar each year — the way school districts want it.
The state has already turned over a copy, but withheld sensitive identifying information, like Social Security numbers. The Justice Department wants all of it.
A 14-year-old cat serves Athens County voters as the face of democracy.
The ballot included a candidate who had dropped out. Such errors are common, but fixing them has a cost.
Lawmaker says his proposal would improve transparency and turnout. Clerks say it will add costs and confuse voters.
Some states turned in a limited data set, excluding sensitive personal information, but feds are demanding more.
But the benefits and camaraderie keep many public servants in their own community.
An election expert and two officials talk about the imperative — and the challenge.
All overseas voters can opt to receive their ballots online, but those in the military can now return it through the same portal.
Senate Democrats are also looking to tighten up the state’s signature-gathering requirements for petitions.








