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politics1 hour ago•6 min saved

Calif. Sheriff refuses to return 650,000 ballots as high court reviews seizure

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco defies orders to return roughly 650,000 ballots seized from a November 2025 Prop 50 redistricting election, as the California Supreme Court weighs the legality of the seizure. Attorney General Rob Bonta sued to recover the ballots, arguing the seizure violated state law, while Bianco contends the ballots are lawful evidence and that he must safeguard them for the court. The UCLA Voting Rights Project joined the challenge, highlighting ongoing tensions between election oversight and local law-enforcement actions.

via Fox News|

#attorney-general #ballots #california

politics18 hours ago•129 min saved

California Supreme Court weighs legality of sheriff's ballot seizure

The California Supreme Court heard arguments in a case over Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco's seizure of ballots during an investigation, with proponents saying the ballots were proper custodial evidence for the court and opponents arguing the move could threaten voting integrity; UCLA and state officials, led by Xavier Becerra, are seeking to halt Bianco's efforts, reflecting broader national debates over election security and voting rights.

via AP News|

#ballots #california #courts

politics23 days ago•1 min saved

Waters disqualified; Honolulu District IV ballots stay in play

Tommy Waters has been disqualified from the Honolulu City Council District IV race for the 2027-2031 term following a Circuit Court ruling, but his name remains on ballots already issued. Votes for Waters will count only to determine whether an eligible candidate receives a majority in the first special election; if any eligible candidate earns more than 50% of counted votes, that candidate is elected. If no eligible candidate achieves a majority, the two eligible candidates with the most votes advance to the next stage. Ballots already returned cannot be changed, and the election proceeds with notices posted and a mail-ballots deadline of 7 p.m. on August 8; Waters plans an appeal, and the ruling could face appellate review.

via Hawaii News Now|

#ballots #city-council-district-iv #disqualification

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Sparks ballot glitch clouds WNBA All-Star starter results

A number of Los Angeles Sparks players reportedly didn’t receive emails to vote for WNBA All-Star starters before the results were released, prompting the team to take responsibility and vow a more robust ballot process. Across the league, only about 85 players cast ballots in a voting system that weights 25% player votes, 50% fan votes, and 25% media votes, with the All-Star starters announced for the July 25 game in Chicago—the reserves will be chosen later by coaches.

via The New York Times|

#all-star #ballots #sparks

politics1 month ago•22 min saved

Colorado Primary Night 2026: Early Results Signal Shifts Across Key Races

Colorado’s 2026 primary night is covered as a multi-city live blog from CPR, Denverite and KRCC, highlighting early results such as Julie Gonzales trailing Sen. John Hickenlooper in the Senate race and key contests for governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and several congressional districts. The coverage captures watch-party color, turnout context (about 1.1 million ballots returned by midday, mostly mail) and early dynamics like a surge of younger candidates and shifting demographics in CD8, with reporters noting issues from affordability to election access as results roll in.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#ballots #colorado #election-2026

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Judge allows DOJ to keep seized 2020 Fulton ballots amid probe

A federal judge ruled the DOJ does not have to return the 2020 Fulton County ballots seized by the FBI, allowing the records to stay in the federal probe; Fulton County may appeal the decision.

via AJC.com|

#2020-election #ballots #doj

politics3 months ago•16 min saved

Court Rules DOJ May Retain Fulton County Ballots From 2020 Election

A federal judge ruled that the Justice Department can keep seized ballots from Fulton County, Georgia, tied to the 2020 election, allowing the government to retain the materials as part of an ongoing investigation.

via AP News|

#ballots #court-ruling #election-2020

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

500 Unclaimed Ballots Found Near Renton Dumpster Prompt Federal Inquiry

Federal authorities are investigating after roughly 500 ballots from multiple elections were found behind a Renton, Washington dumpster; the ballots appeared to be outgoing and were not retrieved, not counted, and are being reviewed by King County Elections with the USPS, Renton Police, and the FBI. Rep. Jim Walsh raised concerns about vulnerabilities in Washington’s vote-by-mail system, but election officials say safeguards prevented any fraud and criticize the public posting of the ballots. The Secretary of State and King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office are involved, and the case remains active.

via KOMO|

#ballots #election-security #federal-investigation

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Unsealed warrants reveal massive ballot seizures in Riverside election probe

Warrants unsealed in Riverside County show Sheriff Chad Bianco seized about 650,000 ballots as part of a probe into the 2025 special election, prompted by activist claims of a 45,000-vote disparity that the Registrar of Voters says is unfounded; the California Supreme Court ordered Bianco to pause the investigation while a legal challenge from Attorney General Rob Bonta proceeds, highlighting a clash over election challenges and Bianco’s gubernatorial bid.

via KTVU|

#ballots #bianco #election-fraud

politics4 months ago•9 min saved

Riverside Ballot-Warrant Unseal Sparks Scrutiny Over Election Probe

Warrants used to seize more than 650,000 ballots in Riverside County’s controversial election-fraud probe were unsealed, prompting criticism from California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and a California Supreme Court stay as the investigation is reviewed for legal deficiencies.

via Los Angeles Times|

#ballots #california-supreme-court #election-fraud

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

California Supreme Court halts Riverside ballot-seizure probe

The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause the investigation into alleged 2025 election fraud and preserve more than 650,000 seized ballots while it reviews the petition for review, effectively halting the probe as litigation continues. Attorney General Rob Bonta praised the ruling, which stops Bianco’s actions amid a contested special election on a new Democratic-drawn congressional map; a coalition of media outlets is seeking to unseal the warrant tied to the ballot seizure.

via NBC News|

#ballots #california #california-supreme-court

politics4 months ago•6 min saved

Riverside Sheriff Halts Ballot-Fraud Probe Amid Court Battles

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco paused his controversial election-fraud probe after seizing more than 650,000 ballots from Proposition 50, as California Attorney General Rob Bonta challenged the effort as an unprecedented constitutional emergency and pressed for court intervention, with ongoing disputes over legal authority and ballot custody.

via Los Angeles Times|

#ballots #california-elections #chad-bianco

politics5 months ago•175 min saved

California sues to halt Riverside ballot seizure amid governor race

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and UCLA's Voting Rights Project filed suit to stop Sheriff Chad Bianco's seizure and recount of Riverside County ballots, arguing the action violates state election laws and could undermine public trust ahead of the elections; Bianco says the investigation is legal with warrants and a court-supervised counting process, while officials dispute the ballot-count discrepancy.

via CNN|

#ballots #california #chad-bianco

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

CA Sheriff’s Fresh Ballot Seizures Intensify Battle Over Election Recount

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican candidate for governor, seized 426 additional ballot boxes as part of a criminal probe into alleged voter irregularities, adding to a prior seizure of about 650,000 ballots. State officials led by Attorney General Rob Bonta say the investigation lacks credible evidence and have filed lawsuits to pause or challenge it; a separate lawsuit seeks to block a recount tied to last year’s Prop 50. A UCLA Voting Rights Project suit and a secretary of state critique underscore concerns about undermining public trust in elections, while a court panel denied a bid to stop the recount. Critics note a claimed discrepancy of 45,896 votes versus the actual difference of 103, highlighting the dispute over the case’s basis.

via The Guardian|

#ballots #california #election-integrity

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Georgia Ballot Seizure Under Fire as Expert Questions FBI Evidence

At a federal hearing over the FBI’s seizure of Fulton County’s 2020 ballots, an elections expert testified the FBI’s irregularities don’t amount to a crime and the cited witnesses appear misinformed, undermining the evidence. Fulton County argues the unsealed affidavit is inaccurate and based on unreliable sources and seeks the return of the ballots and materials, a case tied to Trump’s ongoing election challenges.

via NBC News|

#ballots #court #elections