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Lefty Seattle mayoral challenger Katie Wilson is narrowly leading incumbent Bruce Harrell as vote counts continue, with her parents in New York providing financial support for her childcare expenses, highlighting her campaign focus on issues like homelessness and affordable childcare.
Maine officials are investigating after 250 blank ballots were found in an Amazon delivery, with possible misconduct not ruled out, amid concerns over election security and tampering, as authorities collaborate with federal agencies to identify responsible parties.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission investigated Madison Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl for neglecting her duties during a crisis involving 193 uncounted ballots, while she was on vacation and hosting a cookie event, raising concerns about election oversight and accountability.
The North Carolina Elections Board has rejected a Republican-led effort to discard 60,000 ballots, upholding the integrity of the voting process in the state.
Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, a Democratic election official in Pennsylvania, apologized for her comments about ignoring court precedent to count approximately 600 faulty ballots, which defied state Supreme Court rulings. Her remarks, which were widely criticized and led to threats, were made in the context of a closely watched recount in the state's US Senate race. Ellis-Marseglia and another Democratic commissioner justified their actions by citing voter disenfranchisement concerns, but faced backlash from both the public and Republican officials.
The Pennsylvania Senate race between Republican David McCormick and incumbent Democrat Bob Casey has escalated into a legal battle over the counting of undated or misdated ballots. McCormick, supported by the Republican National Committee, is appealing a decision to count over 600 such ballots, arguing it violates state election laws. The dispute has led to a state-mandated recount, with McCormick currently leading by fewer than 27,000 votes. The controversy has sparked broader debates on election integrity and the validity of undated ballots, with high-profile figures like Elon Musk weighing in.
California's vote-counting process is notably lengthy due to the state's large population and voter-friendly policies, which result in millions of ballots needing validation and counting. This extended timeline contrasts with the rest of the country, where election results are typically finalized more quickly.
California's election results are still being finalized as mail-in ballots continue to be counted until November 12, provided they were postmarked by Election Day. The state has released maps showing how each county voted on various propositions, ranging from school bonds to involuntary servitude. These results are regularly updated on the California Secretary of State's website and can be viewed on KQED's 2024 election results site.
Voter turnout in Oregon for the 2024 election is trailing behind previous presidential elections, with only 69% of registered voters having cast ballots so far, compared to 80% in 2016 and 82% in 2020. Multnomah County reported a 68% turnout, with a record 115,000 ballots returned on Election Day, but still falling short of past levels. Ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted if received within a week, but officials are not optimistic about reaching previous turnout highs.
The article discusses the potential delays in vote counting during Election Day, explaining that various factors such as mail-in ballots and high voter turnout could extend the time needed to finalize results. It emphasizes the importance of patience as election officials work to ensure accuracy and integrity in the counting process.
Despite claims by former President Donald Trump, no fraudulent ballots have been discovered in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Local election officials have confirmed that there is no evidence to support allegations of voter fraud in the area.
An unprecedented surge of 93,600 last-minute ballots in Multnomah County's primary election has led to a robust 35% voter turnout, but has also created uncertainty about final results. Election workers are racing to verify and tabulate the influx of ballots, with some close contests potentially remaining undecided until later in the week.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, a Republican, was reelected after a close race, despite reports of at least nine precincts in Hinds County, a majority-Black county, running out of ballots. The lack of ballots resulted in long wait times for residents, prompting a judge to extend polling hours. Hinds County is traditionally Democratic and has a population that is 73.5 percent Black. The Secretary of State's office and county elections office have not responded to inquiries about the ballot shortage. Reeves received 52 percent of the vote, while his Democratic opponent, Brandon Presley, conceded and extended well wishes.
A judge has ruled in favor of the Mississippi Democratic Party's emergency petition to keep polls in Hinds County open until 8 p.m. due to numerous precincts running out of ballots. The decision will delay the results from the county by at least an hour. Another lawsuit filed by Mississippi Votes claims that the county violated state statute by not having enough ballots on hand, leading to long lines and wait times at multiple polling sites. The Supreme Court has appointed a judge to preside over this matter.
Several precincts across Hinds County, Mississippi, ran out of or ran low on ballots during the election, leading to long wait times and concerns about voter disenfranchisement. Members of both the Republican and Democratic Executive Committees expressed frustration and called for immediate action to address the issue. The unexpected high voter turnout and redistricting were cited as factors contributing to the shortage. Efforts were made to print and deliver additional ballots to affected precincts, but concerns remain about the impact on the election's integrity.