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From Michigan
Michigan officials faced violent threats well before U.S. Capitol siege
Some officials say they wonder if the heated political rhetoric and violent insurgent actions will deter qualified candidates from wanting to work as public servants.
From North Carolina
Despite Their Situation, Some NC Homeless Residents Voted So Their Voices Could Be Heard
How many homeless people vote is difficult to determine. The State Board of Elections doesn’t track the demographic. But, the number of homeless people who can vote is significant.
From Wisconsin
Wisconsin caucuses pose thorny safety issues during pandemic
Some Wisconsin communities require residents to choose local candidates at in-person caucuses. Does this violate disability and voting rights?
From Michigan
Michigan Republicans who pushed false fraud claims: Don’t blame us for riots
A year of violence, much of which was rooted in Michigan, erupts in mayhem in Washington. While all sides condemn the violence, Democrats say Republicans fueled flames for months and Black activists were treated far differently for civil rights protests.
From Georgia
Georgia’s Senate elections elicit claims of pervasive irregularities but no proof
With national attention on Georgia for the Senate runoffs, there has been a new round of claims that Georgia’s election system is wrought with fraud. Many of those claims have come from President Donald Trump.
From Pennsylvania
Republican leaders in Pa. Senate ask Congress to delay Electoral College count
President Pro Tempore Jake Corman and Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward said certain “inconsistencies” with how the election was run in Pennsylvania still need to be investigated.
From Michigan
It’s Trump’s last stand at Electoral College count. All eyes are on Michigan
High drama is expected in Washington on Wednesday, as 140 Republicans, including three from Michigan, try to deny Joe Biden the presidency and keep Donald Trump in office. Spoiler alert: They will fail.
From California
This activist says voting is just one tool to improve Black lives
Helen Jones knows her work to improve Black lives is a long term project. She firmly believes that voting is one way to ensure change.
From New Jersey
Pushing paper ballots for NJ elections
Advocates have been arguing for years that paper ballots are the only way to ensure fair, honest elections in NJ and the rest of the country
From Georgia
Trump encourages voting to combat ‘Democrat fraud’ on election eve in Georgia
Speaking to thousands of people at an airport in Dalton, Ga., the night before Georgia’s high stakes Senate runoffs, President Donald Trump kept the conversation largely focused on the election he lost in November. “There’s no way we lost the election,” he said right off the bat. President-elect Joe Biden won Georgia
From Pennsylvania
Election officials want a say in Pa.’s voting reforms, but politics may get in the way
As two GOP lawmakers push to abolish mail voting, county election officials say the state should keep and improve the new system.
From North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans Split On Congress’s Certification Of 2020 Election
The U.S. House and Senate are scheduled to meet Wednesday to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. It will be a test for North Carolina Republicans, some of whom plan to contest the election and vote no.
From Michigan
Experts explain the most common Michigan voter issues on Election Day
Voters asked about photo identification, same-day registration, and if previously incarcerated people are eligible to vote.
From Michigan
Michigan election costs rise with absentee ballots. Will GOP foot the bill?
November’s election was the most expensive in history, and nonprofit grants helped ensure a smooth process. But such funding isn’t guaranteed and the Legislature is dubious about increasing budgets.
From Georgia
In spite of Republican mistrust, signature verification in Georgia continues—for now
As in-person early voting for Georgia’s two fiercely contested Senate seats concludes, counties are working to process as many absentee ballots as they can ahead of Tuesday, when the votes can officially be added up.