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News · MO
Missouri’s secretary of state says the state will not use the Republican House map, a development not tied to a specific race or candidate.
News · MO
Court decisions over Missouri’s political boundaries have left House candidates, voters and election officials facing an unsettled path.
News · MO
A court fight has blocked Missouri’s Republican redistricting plan for U.S. House seats, though the dispute may continue.
News · US
An appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s effort to impose restrictions involving mail ballots.
News · MD
The Supreme Court of Maryland returned a redistricting referendum to the November ballot, allowing voters to decide the measure.
News · US
Democratic lawmakers say federal support is urgently needed to help state and local election officials address digital threats before the midterms.
News · KS
The secretary of state has selected a new election commissioner for Johnson County in an administrative appointment unrelated to a candidate race.
News · US
A whistleblower’s lawyer says a new verification rule and rushed online system could slow delivery of mail ballots to eligible voters.
News · US
Voters’ views of election safety and security could become a defining issue in Arizona’s contest for secretary of state.
Explainer · ND
North Dakota voters should confirm election dates, ballot contents and voting requirements with state election officials before casting a ballot.
News · MD
A judicial ruling has stopped a Democratic effort to change Maryland’s electoral district boundaries from advancing as proposed.
News · US
This year will bring the largest number of state voter ID ballot measures held in a single year, including votes in three swing states.
News · FL
Florida voters are selecting party candidates for statewide and congressional races following redistricting.
News · FL
Florida voters are choosing party candidates for governor, Senate and several U.S. House races following redistricting.
News · AK
A new report says votes in favor of Ballot Measure 1 increased, but the supplied information does not include totals or the count’s status.
News · AK
A report says support increased for a measure described as reinstating Alaska campaign contribution limits, though no vote totals were provided.