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rediff.com53 Candidates Questioning 2020 Results Seek Election Oversight Roles in 23 States
A new analysis identifies candidates who have denied past election results running for roles in certifying future elections in 23 states, including five swing states. The report, from States United Action, tracks 53 such candidates in statewide races this year. This comes amid on…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)North Carolina Identifies 34,000 Deceased Individuals on Voter Rolls, Prompting Calls for Cleanup Legislation
North Carolina election officials discovered approximately 34,000 deceased people on the state's voter rolls after comparing data with a federal database. This finding has led to renewed calls for federal legislation to enhance voter roll accuracy. Officials plan to remove the in…
pinknews.co.ukSenate Sidelines SAVE Act Amid Focus on Immigration and Surveillance Priorities
The Senate has set aside the SAVE Act, a bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID for voting, to address other issues. Republican leaders prioritized immigration funding and renewal of foreign surveillance powers. Supporters and critics within the p…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Justice Department's Voting Section Experiences Staff Changes
The U.S. Department of Justice's Voting Section has undergone significant personnel changes since President Trump's inauguration in January 2025. Former attorneys report a shift in focus toward voter roll integrity, with most original staff departing and new hires taking over. Ex…
upi.comFederal Judge Dismisses Justice Department Lawsuit Against Arizona Over Voter Data Access
A federal judge dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit seeking detailed voter records from Arizona, ruling that federal law does not entitle the department to the information. The decision aligns with similar rulings in other states and follows Arizona's refusal to provid…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)President Trump Calls for Nullifying 2020 Election if SPLC Convicted of Fraud
President Trump stated that the 2020 presidential election results should be invalidated if the Southern Poverty Law Center is convicted of fraud related to payments to white supremacist groups. The organization faces charges of wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit mo…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ Over Voter Rolls Collection
Voting rights groups sued the Department of Justice on April 21, 2026, to prevent it from gathering and analyzing state voter registration lists. The lawsuit seeks to delete any obtained data and bar further compilation. The DOJ has sued 30 states for not providing voter rolls, c…
news.google.comAmerica First Legal Petitions USPS on Mail-In Ballot Order
A conservative legal group filed a petition urging the U.S. Postal Service to implement President Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots despite ongoing lawsuits. Democratic senators called on the agency to defy the order. The actions come ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
dailycaller.comPresident Trump Suggests Linking Spy Tool Renewal to Voter ID Bill Passage
President Donald Trump indicated support for using the renewal of a key surveillance provision to advance a Republican-backed voter identification bill. He described the bill's provisions on voter ID, mail-in ballots, and other issues during comments to reporters. The suggestion…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)RITE and Rep. Tenney Request Records from New York State Board of Elections on Voter Registration Compliance
Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections and Rep. Claudia Tenney sent a letter to the New York State Board of Elections demanding records and data on voter registration forms. The letter addresses alleged violations of the Help America Vote Act. They set a May 2026 deadline for…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Mail-In Voting in Pacific Northwest Faces Concerns from Trump's Criticisms
Mail-in ballots have been standard in the Pacific Northwest for decades. President Trump's criticisms of such voting methods have raised concerns in the region. This development has shifted a longstanding practice into a point of national debate.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)California Supreme Court Orders Riverside County Sheriff to Halt 2025 Election Investigation
The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to halt an investigation into a 2025 special election, during which he seized more than 650,000 ballots. The probe began after claims of irregularities in vote tallies, which local authorities debunked. The…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)California Supreme Court Orders Riverside Sheriff to Pause 2025 Election Ballot Investigation
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday issued an order directing Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause his investigation into alleged election fraud involving ballots from a November 2025 special election. The ruling responds to a legal challenge by Attorney General Ro…