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politics1 day ago

Trump says he regrets not using National Guard to seize voting machines in 2020

In a New York Times interview, former President Trump said he regrets not ordering the National Guard to seize voting machines in swing states after the 2020 election to uncover fraud, noting the Guard might not have been sophisticated enough to carry out the plan. The comments revive earlier discussions about Dominion Voting Systems’ machines and align with his push to eliminate digital voting ahead of upcoming elections.

via The New York Times|
#2020-election#dominion-voting-systems#national-guard
law3 months ago

Judge Finds Mike Lindell's Claims About Voting Machines to Be Defamatory

A federal judge in Minnesota ruled that MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic by falsely claiming its voting machines rigged the 2020 election, with the court noting genuine disputes over whether Lindell's statements were made with actual malice. Smartmatic seeks nine-figure damages, and Lindell plans to continue his legal and political efforts despite recent setbacks.

via AP News|
#2020-election#defamation#law
politics4 months ago

Trump Reignites Push to Ban Mail-In Voting Ahead of 2026 Elections

President Trump announced plans to use an executive order to eliminate mail-in ballots and certain voting machines, claiming they are unreliable and corrupt, but legal experts say he lacks the authority to do so without Congress, and such efforts could face significant legal and logistical challenges, potentially aiming to undermine confidence in upcoming elections.

via NPR|
#elections#federal-authority#mail-in-ballots
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Indicted Pro-Trump Lawyer Surrenders in Michigan and D.C. After Election Fraud Claims"

Michigan attorney Stephanie Lambert turned herself in following her arrest in Washington, D.C. for failing to appear in a criminal case related to alleged illegal access to voting machines. After returning to Michigan, she underwent fingerprinting and DNA collection, and a new cash bond was set. She faces four felony charges and her initial failure to appear delayed the trial date.

via Detroit Free Press|
#arrest#court-hearing#legalcriminal-justice
politics1 year ago

"Supporter of California County's Vote Counting Machine Replacement Faces Recall Election"

Shasta County in California, a conservative stronghold, has faced turmoil over election integrity, leading to a recall election for Kevin Crye, a supporter of ditching voting machines. The move to hand-count ballots has divided voters, reflecting the impact of baseless election claims. Crye, a Trump supporter, faces criticism for meeting with MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and is accused of being an election denier. The recall election is seen as a referendum on rural America's response to false election claims and has sparked debates on hand-counting ballots in other conservative regions.

via The Associated Press|
#california#donald-trump#election
politics1 year ago

Georgia Judge's Ruling Sparks Election Officials' Fears

U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg is set to decide on the security of Georgia's voting machines, with election officials fearing that ordering changes close to the 2024 presidential vote could undermine trust and potentially incite violence. The civil trial, which began on Jan. 9, centers on the replacement voting machines purchased from Dominion Voting Systems, with plaintiffs arguing that the machines are susceptible to sabotage. Totenberg, known for her intensity and work ethic, must weigh the risks and make a ruling in the coming weeks, with the outcome carrying significant implications for the state's election security and public confidence.

via POLITICO|
#2024-presidential-election#election-security#georgia
politics2 years ago

"Georgia Voting Machines Under Scrutiny as Trial on Election Security Begins"

A federal court in Georgia is hearing a case challenging the vulnerability of the state's voting machines, made by Dominion Voting Systems, which has been at the center of Donald Trump's election fraud claims. The civil suit, brought by an election transparency nonprofit, could result in statewide voting changes before the presidential election and has drawn attention from Trump and his allies. The case alleges increased hacking risks since 2020, and a ruling against the state could impact the upcoming elections. Dominion has vigorously fought back against election fraud claims and reached a settlement in a defamation lawsuit against Fox News.

via POLITICO|
#dominion-voting-systems#donald-trump#election-fraud
politics2 years ago

Resignations and Audits Follow Troubled Election in Northampton County

The director of administration for Northampton County in Pennsylvania, Charles M. Dertinger, has resigned following voting problems during the recent municipal election. The county's voting machines experienced programming errors, resulting in incorrect paper-record printouts of votes for Pennsylvania Superior Court. Despite the errors, the election results were certified and deemed fair and accurate. However, the resignation of Dertinger highlights the failures in the county's election process under his leadership.

via PennLive|
#election-problems#northampton-county#pennsylvania
politics2 years ago

"1 Vote Makes All the Difference: Louisiana Candidate Wins Caddo Parish Election"

In a Louisiana election for parish sheriff, a candidate lost by just one vote out of over 43,000 cast, prompting a demand for a recount. The close race highlights the state's outdated voting machines, which lack an auditable paper trail. While absentee ballots will be recounted, in-person votes, which make up the majority, will essentially be refreshed due to the paperless system. Louisiana is the only state still using paperless touch screen voting machines, and the lack of a paper trail has drawn criticism. The ability to recount ballots was crucial in the 2020 presidential election, and neighboring Georgia has since replaced its paperless machines. Louisiana officials agree that it's time for new machines, but the process has been delayed due to allegations of a rigged bidding process.

via Yahoo News|
#close-race#election#louisiana
politics2 years ago

"Pennsylvania County Vows to Rectify Vote Flipping Error for Judges"

A clerical error by voting machine company Election Systems & Software caused votes in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, to appear flipped on a ballot question regarding the retention of two state appeals judges. Although the error was noticed by voters and brought to the attention of poll workers, the actual choices were properly recorded by the machines' backend system, ensuring accurate tabulation. The glitch, which affected all the county's voting machines, was isolated to the two retention votes in Northampton County and did not impact any other races statewide. The county obtained a court order allowing the continued use of the machines, and officials assured voters that their votes would be counted as intended. The error was attributed to a coding mistake by Election Systems & Software, which acknowledged fault and expressed regret.

via ABC News|
#clerical-error#election-systems-and-software#judicial-retention
politics2 years ago

"Madison County Clerk Tackles Voting Machine Concerns"

Madison County Clerk Kenny Barger addresses an issue with the voting machines where selecting a candidate's name in a little box on the ballot screen would actually select the option above it. Barger advises voters to click directly on the candidate's name in the big box and verify their selections before scanning the ballot. Signs are posted at each machine explaining the process, and anyone experiencing issues can ask for help. Despite the issue, there has been a significant and steady voter turnout throughout the day.

via WKYT|
#ballot#election-day#madison-county