All articles tagged with #election integrity
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to rally Democrats in Texas to support redistricting efforts and defend democracy, building on recent victories and emphasizing the importance of the 2026 midterms amid ongoing battles over election and redistricting issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
A federal judge has permanently blocked President Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, ruling it unconstitutional and stating that election regulation powers are reserved for states and Congress, not the President.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
California Governor Gavin Newsom warned that Donald Trump is serious about pursuing a third presidential term, potentially in violation of the US Constitution, citing Trump's own remarks and actions as evidence of his disregard for democratic norms and election laws.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
A controversial election researcher known for distorting voter data and promoting conspiracy theories has been appointed to a senior role at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, raising concerns about the agency's credibility and approach to election security amid ongoing political tensions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
A researcher with a history of distorting voter data, Honey, has been appointed to a significant election integrity role at Homeland Security, amid concerns about the agency's credibility and ties to election conspiracy theorists like Mike Lindell and Seth Keshel, raising fears of disinformation and diminished expertise in election security.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Inquirer.com
A Pennsylvania election denier, Heather Honey, known for spreading false claims of voter fraud and attempting to cancel votes, has been appointed as deputy assistant secretary for election integrity at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, raising concerns about the potential influence of election misinformation on future elections.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Roll Call
The White House initially indicated it would pursue an executive order to end mail-in voting, as advocated by President Trump, but later signaled a shift towards legislative solutions and working with Congress, citing legal and procedural considerations. Trump continues to push false claims about mail-in voting and election integrity, amid political controversy and opposition from Democrats.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Nine Latino Democratic officials in Texas pleaded not guilty to voter fraud charges related to ballot harvesting, with critics claiming the charges are politically motivated voter suppression by Attorney General Ken Paxton, who launched a broad investigation into Latino communities following legislation that restricts ballot delivery.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Brennan Center for Justice
The article details the unprecedented and potentially illegal efforts by the Trump administration to undermine U.S. elections through rule changes, threats, and weaponization of federal agencies, posing a significant threat to election integrity and the constitutional system of checks and balances.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Federalist
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman defended the decision by some Democratic officials to count invalid ballots in the Senate race between Democrat Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick, despite a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling against it. Fetterman argued that the small number of disputed ballots would not impact the race's outcome, which has been called for McCormick. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over election integrity, with Democrats accused of attempting to manipulate the results.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Voters in eight states, including Idaho, Iowa, and Missouri, approved Republican-backed constitutional amendments to explicitly ban noncitizens from voting in state and local elections, despite it already being illegal. These measures, passed by GOP-controlled legislatures, are seen as part of a broader strategy to emphasize unsubstantiated claims of widespread noncitizen voting. The amendments aim to modify state constitutions to specify that only U.S. citizens can vote, amid ongoing Republican efforts to address alleged voter fraud.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
Former President Donald Trump has been projected as the winner in Georgia, reclaiming the state he narrowly lost in 2020. This victory comes after Trump resolved a feud with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, which was seen as crucial for securing the state's 16 electoral votes. Georgia, a key battleground, has been a focal point for election integrity debates since Trump's unsuccessful attempts to overturn the 2020 results, leading to his indictment in 2023.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee is rerunning about 31,000 absentee ballots due to a sealing error with tabulation machines, potentially delaying results by up to three hours. The error, attributed to human oversight, led to concerns from the Republican National Committee about election security. The decision to rerun the ballots was made to ensure transparency and maintain election integrity, with no evidence of machine compromise. The delay highlights ongoing challenges in election administration, particularly in key swing states like Wisconsin.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
In Pennsylvania, a last-minute campaign is challenging thousands of mail-in ballots, particularly targeting overseas voters and those who have requested mail forwarding. These challenges, led by a few individuals including state Republican senators, have been deemed meritless by some election boards but are causing concern among voting rights groups. The effort is seen as a coordinated attempt to reject ballots based on theories previously dismissed by courts, potentially affecting the outcome of the upcoming election in this key battleground state.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
A Philadelphia judge has ruled that Elon Musk's political action committee can continue its $1 million-a-day voter contest through the presidential election. The decision follows a lawsuit by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who argued the contest was an illegal lottery and could interfere with election integrity. Musk's attorneys claim the payments are for serving as spokespersons, not random selection. The Justice Department is also reportedly scrutinizing the sweepstakes, as federal law prohibits payments for voter registration or voting.