You might have heard about two ballot drop boxes getting damaged in Portland and Vancouver, Washington. This happened just days before the election. Authorities think someone set fire to the boxes, which are used to collect votes. In Portland, only three ballots were harmed, but in Vancouver, hundre
Back in the day, people risked their lives to get Black men and women the right to vote. You might think this was ages ago, but it wasn't that long back. In 1964, three civil rights activists - Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner - were killed in Mississippi for helping Black people
In Georgia, a judge has struck down some new election rules passed by Donald Trump allies. These rules were seen as controversial because they might have caused issues in the critical swing state. One rule wanted county election officials to check election results before certifying them. Another rul
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
On Saturday, Elon Musk stepped onto the stage of Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This wasn't just a regular speech; it was a show of political alignment that caught many by surprise. Musk, who heads SpaceX, made his right-wing leanings clear when he accused Democrats of trying to under
In the lead-up to November's election, Idaho is taking steps to ensure that every voter has confidence in the process. From updated online tools to rigorous testing of voting machines, officials are working tirelessly to make elections more accessible and secure. At the heart of it all is a commitme
I last-minute, voting rights are not just about the moment one decides to cast a ballot but also about the ability to navigate complex bureaucratic systems. As a lawyer who has worked on reenfranchisement cases in Florida, I’ve seen firsthand how legal interpretations can either open or close doors
Georgia's election board has been facing intense scrutiny over a new rule requiring officials to hand-count ballots on election day. The Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of Georgia have sued the board, claiming the rule is unlawful and could lead to delays and confusion after e
In a landmark decision, the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that nearly 98,000 people whose citizenship documents hadn't been confirmed can participate in state and local elections. This significant ruling comes after a database error was discovered, which had mistakenly designated these voters as h
