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politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Missouri Supreme Court orders ballot vote on redrawn congressional map

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the referendum opposing the 2022 congressional redistricting map is legal and must appear on the November 2026 ballot; HB 1 cannot take effect unless voters approve it, and the existing map remains in place for the 2026 election. The court ordered the secretary of state to issue a sufficiency certificate and place the referendum on the ballot by Sept. 8, blocking use of the map for the 2026 election until voters weigh in.

via KMBC|

#ballot #missouri #politics

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Whistleblower flags USPS ballot-screening plan that could reject ballots

A USPS whistleblower claims the agency is pursuing a ballot-screening system that would compare ballot barcodes against state voter lists, with a single bad barcode potentially discarding thousands of ballots. Sen. Blumenthal has pressed USPS for details and urged abandoning the plan as lawsuits and court orders complicate its implementation near an election, highlighting concerns about mail-in voting and government overreach.

via Axios|

#ballot #court-order #elections

entertainment1 month ago•22 min saved

Secret Emmy Ballot: Brutally Honest Picks and Unflinching Critiques

THR publishes an anonymous Emmy voter’s candor across major categories, naming The Pitt as Best Drama, Widow’s Bay as Best Comedy, The Beast in Me as Best Limited, Remarkably Bright Creatures as Best Movie, and The Daily Show with Colbert, Kimmel, and Last Week Tonight with Oliver for Best Variety, while deriding several nominees and debating category placements ahead of the Sept. 14 ceremony. The piece also explains THR’s tradition of anonymity and provides context on the voter’s blunt, opinionated approach.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#anonymous-voter #ballot #criticism

politics1 month ago•17 min saved

Caruso’s ballot spot persists despite arrest

Mike Caruso, appointed Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in 2025 and suspended a year later after five felony sex‑abuse charges, will still appear on the November ballot as the Republican candidate. With primary results certified and no withdrawal reported, his name remains on the ballot; the party could replace him if he resigns, but voters would still see his name, with notices indicating any vote would count toward the replacement. Caruso’s campaign has raised about $69,300 and spent roughly $36,200, while Democratic candidate Yvette Drucker has also run a modest campaign.

via Sun Sentinel|

#ballot #elections #florida

politics1 month ago•13 min saved

Maryland redistricting amendment blocked from 2026 ballot as appeals loom

A Maryland judge blocked the redistricting amendment from appearing on the 2026 ballot, but kept the ruling on hold pending an appeal; Republicans sought to block the measure, while Democrats are confident the state Supreme Court will uphold the General Assembly’s authority over redistricting.

via Baltimore Sun|

#ballot #elections #judiciary

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Maryland court halts Dems’ bid to redraw congressional maps ahead of 2028

A Maryland circuit court blocked a Democratic measure to redraw congressional districts in mid-decade and place it on the November ballot, ruling that lawmakers missed deadlines, used misleading wording, and violated the single-issue requirement; the decision enjoins the elections board from including Ballot Question 3 and pauses for an appeal, underscoring a broader national clash over mid-decade redistricting amid Trump-era activism.

via NBC News|

#ballot #court-ruling #democrats

elections1 month ago•3 min saved

Michigan citizenship-vote measure stalls on ballot after signature shortfall

Michigan's Board of State Canvassers deadlocked 2-2 on whether to place a proposed constitutional amendment requiring U.S. citizenship verification for voters on the November ballot after a signature review fell short by 3 signatures in a 1,000-sample; supporters vow to pursue court action, while critics note issues like duplicates and late affidavits. The measure would also tighten photo ID rules and create a state-funded hardship program for IDs.

via The Detroit News|

#ballot #citizenship #constitutional-amendment

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Alaska Supreme Court orders inclusion of Dan J. Sullivan on Senate ballot

Alaska's Supreme Court ruled that Dan J. Sullivan must be included on the U.S. Senate ballot and sent the matter back to the Division of Elections to decide how his name appears, aiming to prevent voter confusion with incumbent Dan S. Sullivan; the division's previous removal was deemed an extreme remedy, and ballots are to be prepared soon with proposed labeling distinguishing the two candidates.

via Alaska Public Media|

#alaska #ballot #dan-j-sullivan

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Alaska's Double Sullivan: Court OKs Same-Name Candidate on Ballot, Shaping Senate Race

Alaska's Supreme Court ruled that a retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan can appear on August’s GOP primary ballot alongside incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, reversing a prior disqualification. The double candidate, allowed under Alaska's ranked-choice primary, could complicate Sullivan’s bid against Democrat Mary Peltola and potentially affect control of the Senate; Republicans have alleged the challenger is a Democratic plant, while Peltola’s camp denies involvement.

via Politico|

#alaska #ballot #dan-sullivan

politics3 months ago•22 min saved

Judge Allows Two Sullivans on Alaska Senate Ballot

A judge ruled that Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher, can appear on Alaska’s primary ballot alongside incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, reversing a state decision that had removed him. Supporters argued the challenger's intent wasn’t a factor; the outcome creates two candidates with the same name on the ballot and could affect the race against Democrat Mary Peltola. The primary is set for Aug. 18.

via The Washington Post|

#alaska #ballot #dan-sullivan

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Alaska's August ballot to include two Dan Sullivans in Senate race

A judge in Alaska ruled that incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan and a namesake challenger can both appear on the August primary ballot, reversing an earlier decision. Alaska's nonpartisan, top-four primary places all candidates on the same ballot, potentially shaping the race for the Senate seat and drawing scrutiny over ballot confusion and alleged Democratic recruitment of the challenger. Republicans say they will appeal to the state Supreme Court; Democrats deny involvement by Mary Peltola’s campaign.

via Al Jazeera|

#alaska #ballot #dan-sullivan

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Alaska judge reinstates Petersburg man on U.S. Senate ballot

A Superior Court judge ruled that the Alaska Division of Elections wrongly disqualified Petersburg retiree Dan Sullivan from challenging U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, reinstating him on the ballot; the decision cites an unlisted 'good-faith' criterion and sets up a swift appeal as ballots go to print.

via Alaska Public Media|

#alaska #ballot #dan-sullivan

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Ten Starters on My WNBA All-Star Ballot, Chosen by Availability and Team Success

A media voter reveals his 10 starting WNBA All-Star selections, prioritizing players from the league’s top teams and their availability. The lineup includes six frontcourt players — A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Aliyah Boston, Natasha Howard, Gabby Williams, Jessica Shepard — and four backcourt players — Olivia Miles, Paige Bueckers, Rhyne Howard, Caitlin Clark. The author notes the difficulty of excluding others like Angel Reese and Jonquel Jones, and reminds that reserves will fill the rest of the All-Star roster.

via SB Nation|

#all-star #ballot #basketball

politics3 months ago•380 min saved

California’s billionaire tax heads to November ballot amid Democratic rift

A proposed one-time wealth tax on Californians with net worth above $1.1 billion has qualified for the November ballot. The plan imposes a 5% tax on assets exceeding the threshold, retroactive to January 1, 2026, with 90% of revenue earmarked for healthcare and the rest for education and food assistance. The measure has split leading Democrats, drawing support from unions and some lawmakers while drawing opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and other figures. State officials verified the signature threshold to qualify, but organizers still face a deadline (June 25) to push forward, and there’s a risk the initiative may not appear on the ballot depending on ongoing negotiations and campaign decisions.

via NBC News|

#ballot #billionaire-tax #california

politics3 months ago•7 min saved

Alaska Official Disqualifies Same-Name Challenger to Sen. Sullivan Over Ballot Confusion

An Alaska election official disqualified Dan J. Sullivan, a same-name Republican challenger to Sen. Dan Sullivan, from the August primary, saying his candidacy appeared designed to confuse voters under ranked-choice voting. Democrats denied involvement, while the move narrows the field ahead of a general election in which incumbent Sullivan faces Mary Peltola; Dan J. Sullivan can appeal the decision.

via Fox News|

#alaska #ballot #elections