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South Carolina redistricting plan stalls, maps left in limbo as early voting begins
politics2 days ago

South Carolina redistricting plan stalls, maps left in limbo as early voting begins

SC Senate Republicans say their plan to redraw seven congressional districts to favor the GOP will not pass before the start of the two-week early voting period, leaving the map in limbo as voters head to the polls under existing lines. A final vote remains unlikely before early voting begins, raising the risk of lawsuits and costly reruns if the map is struck down; an August 18 special primary could follow depending on court decisions. Critics say the map was rushed and may rely on outdated data, while Democrats urge early voting to influence outcomes.

via Post and Courier|
#congressional-districts#early-voting#politics
SC Senate stalls on new congressional map as early voting nears
politics3 days ago

SC Senate stalls on new congressional map as early voting nears

South Carolina senators failed to reach the two-thirds threshold to suspend rules and advance a White House–backed congressional map before early voting for primaries, keeping the plan in limbo and prompting a potential rule-suspension clash that could push debate for days. If eventually enacted, the map would move the congressional primaries to August while other contests stay on the schedule, with ballots listing congressional candidates but votes not counted until a map is approved. Supporters argue the redraw is needed to counter partisan gerrymandering after past court rulings; opponents warn the timing is rushed and could lead to lawsuits as voters begin casting ballots.

via SC Daily Gazette|
#early-voting#elections#gerrymandering
California Gubernatorial Debates Heat Up as Early Ballots Go Out
politics21 days ago

California Gubernatorial Debates Heat Up as Early Ballots Go Out

Seven top contenders clash in a high-stakes CNN debate as California’s nonpartisan jungle primary proceeds and millions vote by mail. With Swalwell out amid allegations, candidates spar over healthcare, taxes, and leadership, as Becerra defends his record against Hilton’s call for fresh leadership and Steyer and Porter push for progressive reforms amid a narrowing field and shrinking undecided voters.

via The Guardian|
#california#debate#early-voting
Virginia vote could tilt House map toward Democrats
politics1 month ago

Virginia vote could tilt House map toward Democrats

Voters in Virginia are deciding a redistricting referendum that could create up to four Democratic-leaning U.S. House seats; backed by substantial funding, the measure would allow partisan redistricting through 2030 and faces ongoing legal challenges as part of a national redistricting contest. Early voting showed strong turnout ahead of the vote.

via The Washington Post|
#early-voting#house-elections#midterm-elections
Northern Virginia ramps up early voting as Virginia redistricting referendum looms
politics1 month ago

Northern Virginia ramps up early voting as Virginia redistricting referendum looms

As a pivotal April 21 special election approaches on a constitutional amendment to temporarily redraw Virginia’s congressional maps, Northern Virginia is seeing a surge in early voting after a Capitol-area push. Roughly 40,000 votes were cast Saturday in Northern Virginia, with Fairfax County accounting for about 17,000, pushing the statewide total toward about a million ballots. If approved, the measure would let Democrats redraw maps for 2026–2030, subject to Virginia Supreme Court approval, a temporary tactic aimed at countering GOP redistricting elsewhere. Polls show narrow support among voters who have already voted, and turnout momentum is uncertain but appears to be rising as the election nears.}{

via WTOP|
#early-voting#elections#politics
Early Virginia voting hints at a Democratic edge in the four-seat House map battle
politics1 month ago

Early Virginia voting hints at a Democratic edge in the four-seat House map battle

Early voting data from Virginia suggests Democrats have an edge in backing a referendum to redraw the U.S. House map, a move that could net them as many as four seats this fall. Saturday turnout was higher in Northern Virginia, aided by more voting sites, but access changes this year reduced early voting there compared with 2025. With a razor-thin GOP statewide margin and national headwinds shaping the redistricting fight, the outcome hinges on turnout and persuasion as Democrats and their allies push the measure while Republicans and the No campaign campaign for votes.

via CNN|
#early-voting#elections-2026#politics
politics2 months ago

Supreme Court weighs late ballots and the fate of early voting

At oral arguments, the Supreme Court weighed whether states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day; the DOJ and the RNC urged striking down Mississippi’s law that allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to five days later, a ruling that could affect about 30 states. Justices pressed whether the same logic would also bar counting ballots before Election Day, highlighting the importance of early voting for millions. While advocates said early voting remains permissible, several justices signaled concerns about equating late-ballot rules with early-voting practices. A ruling is expected by late June and could reshape how elections are run this year.

via Politico|
#early-voting#election-day#election-law
Texas midterm turnout hits record highs as Democratic primary leads early voting
politics3 months ago

Texas midterm turnout hits record highs as Democratic primary leads early voting

Early voting in Texas for the 2026 midterms is breaking records, with Democratic primary voters driving turnout well ahead of Republicans in the first week and overall Democratic primary votes topping 2024 and 2020 primaries; analysts credit high-profile Senate contests and Trump-era dynamics for energizing Democrats, while Republicans remain competitive but face a larger base, with countywide gains in places like Harris and Tarrant signaling a tight race come November.

via The Texas Tribune|
#2026-elections#democratic-primary#early-voting
Record Early Voter Turnout Signals High Stakes in Texas 2026 Primaries
politics3 months ago

Record Early Voter Turnout Signals High Stakes in Texas 2026 Primaries

Texas’ first week of early voting for the March 3, 2026 party primaries brought more than a million ballots and outpaced the last midterm pace, signaling strong engagement. Voters across the state cited a mix of concerns—from unemployment and high costs to opposition to current leadership and the importance of down-ballot races—reflecting diverse motivations as Texans prepare for November’s contest.

via Houston Public Media|
#early-voting#elections#extra
Trump set to speak in Rome, GA as District 14 race advances; tickets now available
politics3 months ago

Trump set to speak in Rome, GA as District 14 race advances; tickets now available

Tickets are on sale for President Donald Trump's Rome, Georgia speaking event as early voting for the District 14 special election runs through March 6, with the election on March 10 and a potential runoff on April 7 if no candidate wins a majority. Trump has endorsed Clay Fuller in the race. His Rome schedule, per the White House, includes a local business visit, a podcast interview, a Coosa Steel tour, and 4:00 p.m. remarks on the economy, after a morning from Washington, D.C., and travel via Air Force One.

via WTVC|
#district-14#early-voting#politics
Rehmet Holds Early Lead in Texas Senate SD 9 Runoff in Tarrant County
politics3 months ago

Rehmet Holds Early Lead in Texas Senate SD 9 Runoff in Tarrant County

Democrat Taylor Rehmet leads Republican Leigh Wambsganss by about 6,200 votes in the early voting for the open Texas Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County, with seven of 129 vote centers reporting. The runoff will determine the remainder of Sen. Hancock's term, and turnout is being driven by national attention and DNC support for Rehmet; voters faced long lines at several centers and more than 45,600 votes were cast early.

via CBS News|
#early-voting#politics#special-runoff
NYC Mayoral Race: Final Weekend Highlights and Key Takeaways
politics6 months ago

NYC Mayoral Race: Final Weekend Highlights and Key Takeaways

Over 732,000 New Yorkers have participated in early voting for the 2025 city elections, with turnout potentially reaching levels not seen since the early 1990s. The data shows shifts in voter demographics, with Millennials closing the gap with Baby Boomers, many new voters registering this year, and lower turnout among working-class neighborhoods and unaffiliated voters. The final days saw peak participation, especially in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

via THE CITY - NYC News|
#demographics#early-voting#elections