Imagine serving your time, completing your sentence, and then being told you can't vote. That was the case in Nebraska until recently. The state's top court just said former felons can vote right after their sentence ends. This is a big deal because Nebraska used to make people wait two years before
Imagine this: what if thousands of Nebraskans, who have served their time for felonies, could vote in the upcoming elections? That's exactly what the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled recently. The top election official, Bob Evnen, had tried to block these voters, but the court said no. This decision cou
Voting is a big deal in the U.S., but it can be a bit confusing. With different voting methods and lots of new faces running for office, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But don't worry, using a voting machine is pretty simple once you know how. You might have heard of mail-in voting, where you can v
A Georgia judge has stopped a new rule that would've required counties to hand-count Election Day ballots. This rule was set to start on October 22, just two weeks before the election. The judge said it would cause confusion and chaos because there's not enough time to train poll workers. This rule
Georgia saw a record-breaking turnout for early voting on Tuesday, with over 300,000 ballots cast. This is double the previous record from 2020, which stood at 136,000. The state, a crucial battleground, is still feeling the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and controversial changes to election rules t
Long ago, in the early days of the United States, voting wasn't a quiet, private affair. The first presidential elections, held from 1788 to 1789, involved only white men shouting out their candidates' names publicly. This method, known as viva voce or voice voting, was the norm for nearly half a ce
For years, Donald Trump has been spreading false claims about mail-in voting, calling it dangerous and fraudulent. But now, with the 2024 election just around the corner, his campaign is doing a complete turnaround. They're urging voters to cast their ballots early and by mail. This shift comes as t
Former President Obama recently sparked controversy by suggesting that Black men aren't enthusiastic about voting for Vice President Kamala Harris. He implied that these men might be hesitant to support a woman president, which has caused quite a stir. This assumption, however, doesn't hold up. Back
You're standing in a voting booth. Suddenly, you realize you can rank your favorite candidates, not just pick one. Sounds cool, huh? That's what Idaho's Proposition 1 is all about—bringing in Ranked Choice Voting. But hold on, it's not that simple. This system can be a bit confusing. Imagine if some
North Carolina's election board decided to make voting easier for those hit hard by Hurricane Helene. In the western part of the state, 13 counties got more flexible options for mail-in voting and running elections. Usually, voters have to request absentee ballots by a certain Tuesday. Now, they can
