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Dallas and Williamson counties switch to precinct-level voting for primary election day

The Dallas County GOP shifts away from countywide voting sites for the March 3 primary. Here’s how that affects all voters.
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Madison’s defense in missing-ballot case: Absentee voting is a ‘privilege,’ not a right

Madison city officials fighting a lawsuit over mishandled ballots in 2024 are citing a Wisconsin law that calls absentee ...
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Pennsylvania disputes claim that it’s in talks to share voter rolls with Ohio

Ohio said in December that Pennsylvania was “finalizing an agreement.” Pennsylvania says talks had fizzled out in September.
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How the U.S. Postal Service’s new guidance on postmarks could affect mail voters

If you mail your ballot on Election Day, it may not get postmarked that day — and in the 18 jurisdictions that allow ballots ...
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U.S. Justice Department sues Arizona, Connecticut for access to unredacted state voter rolls

The federal government is demanding that states turn over sensitive data like birthdates and Social Security numbers. Many of ...
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The legal fights, policy battles, and elections that could define 2026

From Supreme Court cases to statehouse battles, Votebeat reporters explain the election issues likely to shape the 2026 ...
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I love elections, but they’re under threat. That’s why I joined Votebeat.

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for ...
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Dallas County Republicans abandon plan to hand-count ballots in March primary

After months of laying the groundwork to hand-count thousands of ballots in the March 3 primary, the Dallas County Republican ...
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Here’s why Milwaukee elections are always viewed with suspicion

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here. For nearly two weeks following ...