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Draft emergency order to seize U.S. elections draws sharp constitutional backlash
politics8 hours ago

Draft emergency order to seize U.S. elections draws sharp constitutional backlash

A circulated draft emergency executive order, reportedly coordinated by MAGA activists with the White House, would let the president declare a national emergency and unilaterally take control of elections (including banning mail-in ballots and voting machines) based on debunked theories of foreign interference. Experts say the move would be unconstitutional and illegal because election authority rests with states, and courts would likely block such powers despite supporters arguing for emergency powers.

via Democracy Docket|
#conspiracy-theories#constitution#elections
Trump’s Voter-ID Push Could Upend Registration and Suppress Votes
politics10 hours ago

Trump’s Voter-ID Push Could Upend Registration and Suppress Votes

Rolling Stone explains that the SAVE America Act would overhaul voter registration by requiring proof of citizenship to register and an approved ID to vote, shifting verification from states to individuals and upending online, mail, and in-person registration processes; experts warn it would cause administrative chaos and disenfranchise voters who lack ready access to documents or live far from offices. Despite arguments that voter ID is popular, the bill faces steep Senate hurdles and is unlikely to pass before the 2026 midterms, while researchers note that voter fraud is vanishingly rare.

via Rolling Stone|
#elections#politics#registration
Experts dismiss plan to seize elections under a national emergency
politics12 hours ago

Experts dismiss plan to seize elections under a national emergency

A Florida lawyer's memo arguing the president could use the National Emergencies Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to declare a national emergency and seize U.S. elections was ridiculed by legal experts, who say IEEPA targets foreign threats and economic actions, not elections run by the states. The plan would not authorize seizing voting machines or mail ballots, conflicts with the Elections Clause, and rests on flawed readings of Youngstown, making it legally flawed and unconstitutional.

via Democracy Docket|
#constitutional-law#elections#emergency-powers
DOJ Sues Five States Over Incomplete Voter Registration Lists
government17 hours ago

DOJ Sues Five States Over Incomplete Voter Registration Lists

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has filed federal lawsuits against Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia, and New Jersey for failing to produce complete statewide voter registration lists, raising the total of states facing such actions to 29 plus the District of Columbia; officials say accurate voter rolls are essential for election integrity, and the department will continue its oversight across federal elections.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#civil-rights-division#elections#false
Le Pen: ankle-monitor would bar her presidential bid
politics21 hours ago

Le Pen: ankle-monitor would bar her presidential bid

Marine Le Pen said she won’t run for president if a court imposes an ankle bracelet, even if her five-year electoral ban is lifted. Prosecutors have asked for four years in prison (three suspended) and a €100,000 fine for embezzling funds from the European Parliament, with an appeals ruling due in July. The potential punishment and ban complicate the National Rally’s campaign, leaving Bardella as a likely stand-in, while Le Pen plans to prepare after municipal elections and insists she would not campaign under an ankle monitor.

via politico.eu|
#elections#france#jordan-bardella
Florida House Advances Citizenship-Verification Voting Bill
politics1 day ago

Florida House Advances Citizenship-Verification Voting Bill

The Florida House voted 83-31 to move forward a sweeping voting bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register and would verify the citizenship status of all existing registered voters not yet verified, potentially disenfranchising tens of thousands. The measure would take effect in January 2027 (a Senate version would take effect in July), mirrors a pending federal proposal, and would remove several commonly used IDs at the polls, drawing criticism as disenfranchisement and support as security.

via Democracy Docket|
#citizenship-verification#elections#florida
Orbán Deploys Troops to Shield Hungary’s Energy Grid Amid Kyiv Threat
world1 day ago

Orbán Deploys Troops to Shield Hungary’s Energy Grid Amid Kyiv Threat

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Ukraine plans to sabotage Hungary’s energy system and ordered troops and police to guard critical energy facilities, escalating tensions ahead of the April parliamentary elections; he also blocked a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine and imposed a border flight ban, while Kyiv reports the Druzhba pipeline damaged by a Russian airstrike and under repair.

via politico.eu|
#druzhba-pipeline#elections#energy-infrastructure
DHS: No ICE Presence at Polling Places This Election
politics1 day ago

DHS: No ICE Presence at Polling Places This Election

A DHS deputy assistant secretary told state election chiefs on a nationwide call that Immigration and Customs Enforcement will not be at polling sites this year, aiming to quell concerns about federal immigration operations at voting locations; the statement came amid questions from officials about federal involvement in state-administered elections, and was made during a call that included several federal agencies.

via NBC News|
#dhs#election-integrity#elections
Lewiston Special Win Gives Democrats a Narrow Maine House Edge
politics1 day ago

Lewiston Special Win Gives Democrats a Narrow Maine House Edge

Democrat Scott Harriman won the Lewiston House District 94 special election 572-503 over Republican Janet Beaudoin, giving Democrats a three-seat edge in Maine's 151-member House. The seat was vacated by Kristen Cloutier, who resigned to take a job in the Senate President’s office, and another June special will fill Republican Kathy Javner’s seat after her death. Harriman, 39, serves on Lewiston’s City Council and School Committee.

via Maine Public|
#democrats#elections#lewiston
Record Early Voter Turnout Signals High Stakes in Texas 2026 Primaries
politics2 days ago

Record Early Voter Turnout Signals High Stakes in Texas 2026 Primaries

Texas’ first week of early voting for the March 3, 2026 party primaries brought more than a million ballots and outpaced the last midterm pace, signaling strong engagement. Voters across the state cited a mix of concerns—from unemployment and high costs to opposition to current leadership and the importance of down-ballot races—reflecting diverse motivations as Texans prepare for November’s contest.

via Houston Public Media|
#early-voting#elections#extra
politics4 days ago

Dem AGs run war games to counter potential Trump election interference

Democratic state attorneys general are conducting tabletop exercises to plan how to counter possible Trump-inspired moves to disrupt midterm voting, including potential seizures of ballots or voting machines, attempts to throttle mail voting, and the deployment of federal or immigration enforcement to polling sites; they’re preparing provisional legal strategies to preserve election materials and monitoring Trump’s rhetoric while pursuing court challenges to related executive orders.

via Politico|
#attorneys-general#election-security#elections