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voting-procedures
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cnbc.compolitics13 days ago
President Trump prioritizes SAVE America Act over other legislation
President Trump continues to push for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act despite acknowledging it is unlikely to pass Congress. The effort has delayed action on other bills, including a housing measure that had been scheduled for a signing ceremony.
New York Postpolitics19 days ago
California report finds slowest U.S. vote count tied to mail ballots and registration system
A California election watchdog report released Thursday identified administrative bottlenecks that produced the slowest vote-counting process in the nation. The findings were issued ahead of a July 2 county certification deadline for this month’s primary election.
abcnews.go.compolitics20 days ago
Federal Court Blocks Executive Order on Voting Procedures
A federal court ruled against an executive order directing changes to voting procedures in a lawsuit filed by nearly two dozen state attorneys general. The decision marks the latest legal setback for the order.
CalMatterspolitics24 days ago
California Democrats Decline Changes to Speed Up Vote Counting
Democratic leaders in California say they will not pursue measures that would reduce voter access even if those steps would produce faster election results. Officials cite the volume of mail ballots and limited county resources as the main reasons for delays.
koreaherald.compolitics24 days ago
Five Democratic-led states enact laws limiting federal access to election materials
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland and Washington have passed measures restricting law enforcement near polling sites and requiring court review before federal seizure of ballots or voter data. The laws respond to administration efforts to obtain voter rolls and records…
Washington Examinerpolitics34 days ago
Postal Service Proposes Rule Requiring States to Share Mail-In Voter Rolls
The U.S. Postal Service issued a May 29 proposal to create a national Mail-In and Absentee Participation List. The rule follows President Donald Trump’s March executive order on mail-in voting procedures.
Los Angeles Timespolitics35 days ago
Candidates differ on voter ID measure and election procedures in California governor race
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton appeared in Southern California on Tuesday to address election procedures and a proposed voter ID ballot measure. Becerra defended current processes while Hilton called for changes including voter identification requir…
jurist.orgpolitics35 days ago
Federal Prosecutors Open Election Fraud Probes in California Primary
The Justice Department opened multiple election fraud investigations in California and sent a prosecutor to observe ballot counting in Los Angeles County. Officials also established a tip line for suspected misconduct while state workers continued tallying ballots nearly a week a…
foxnews.compolitics36 days ago
President Trump urges Senate leader to remove rules official after voter ID measure blocked
President Trump called on the Senate majority leader to dismiss the chamber's top rules official. The request followed the official's decision to prevent inclusion of voter ID provisions in a budget package.
thehindu.compolitics40 days ago
California Extends Mail-In, Provisional Ballot Count Through July 3; Trump Requests Federal Probe
Mail ballots postmarked by June 3 and received within seven days, plus provisional ballots, remain eligible for counting. Final certified results are due to the secretary of state by July 3, 2026.
realitytea.compolitics40 days ago
President alleges cheating in California primary elections without evidence
The president posted on social media that Democrats are attempting to steal the governor and Los Angeles mayor primaries. Vote counting continues with mail-in ballots still being tallied.
ABC Newspolitics42 days ago
Federal judge hears challenges to executive order on voter list and mail ballots
A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday from voting rights groups and two dozen states seeking to block an executive order that would create a federal voter list and restrict mail voting. The order directs the Postal Service to deliver mail ballots only to names on that list.
manilatimes.netpolitics42 days ago
Democrats appeal ruling allowing mail-in voting executive order to stand
Democrats filed an appeal after a judge declined to block an executive order on mail-in voting. The order remains in effect while the appeal proceeds.
New York Postpolitics44 days ago
President says California elections are a fraud
The president described California’s voting system as fraudulent during a Fox News interview. The governor’s office responded with two social media posts rejecting the statements.
Cnbctechnology46 days ago
Postal Service Proposes Rule Requiring States to Submit Mail-In Ballot Voter Data
The U.S. Postal Service issued a proposal Friday that would require states to provide voter-level data on mail-in ballots for federal elections. The rule follows a March 31 executive order and a Thursday court decision that left the order in place.
Washington Examinerpolitics57 days ago
President questions Maryland mail-in ballot rules after primary error
The president stated concerns about Maryland's mail-in ballot system following an error that sent incorrect party ballots to voters ahead of the June 23 primary. Officials said replacement ballots were issued to all affected voters.
Washington Examinerpolitics57 days ago
Senate Has Not Acted on SAVE America Act for 58 Days
The SAVE America Act remains in the Senate without a vote. The bill would require photo identification to vote, proof of citizenship for voter registration, and maintenance of accurate voter rolls.