All articles tagged with #polling places
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.
Non-credible bomb threats that temporarily disrupted voting at two polling places in Georgia were traced back to Russia, according to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The threats led to the temporary closure of polling sites in Union City, a predominantly Black area, prompting officials to seek extended voting hours. The FBI is involved but has not confirmed the credibility of the threats. Raffensperger suggested the threats were intended to disrupt the election process.
GOP officials in Missouri, Texas, and Florida have attempted to block the Justice Department from sending observers into polling places, a practice aimed at ensuring compliance with federal voting rights laws. Missouri and Texas filed lawsuits, arguing state laws prohibit federal presence at polling sites. Federal judges denied Missouri's request for a restraining order, while Texas reached an agreement allowing DOJ monitors to remain outside polling places. The DOJ's monitoring efforts, which include ensuring compliance with the Voting Rights Act, have been a longstanding practice.
Hinds County in Mississippi moved two polling places just hours before the party primaries for statewide, legislative, and county offices. The Pinehaven precinct was moved from Sumner Hill Jr. High School to the Clinton Fire Station, while Precinct 01 was moved from the Eudora Welty Library to the Old Capitol Inn. The reasons for the sudden changes were not provided, and election officials did not have enough time to notify voters. This comes as part of a larger trend of changes to voting precincts across the state, with a total of 163 changes since the 2022 general election.