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politics8 days ago•212 min saved

Democratic Early Voting Surge Faces Structural Headwinds in 2026 Midterms

Early voting data indicates a significant Democratic advantage in voter motivation, with higher ballot request shares in key states like Virginia, Iowa, and Pennsylvania compared to 2024. However, this enthusiasm faces structural challenges, including Republican-controlled redistricting and a substantial financial advantage. While Democrats lead in primary turnout and early mail ballots, the Senate map remains difficult, requiring wins in red states like Georgia and Michigan to secure a majority.

via CNN|

#2026-midterms #democratic-turnout #early-voting

politics21 days ago•15 min saved

Midterms Kick Off as Inflation and Iran War Dominate Early Voting

Early in-person voting begins in several states as the midterms approach, with campaigns focusing on cost of living and the Iran conflict amid high gas prices and near-7% mortgage rates; the live blog also covers developments on mail-in voting rules, AI policy debates among potential 2028 contenders, and other political and cultural disputes tied to the election cycle.

via The Guardian|

#cost-of-living #early-voting #iran-war

politics25 days ago•3 min saved

Democrats Mobilize Massive Volunteer Guard to Safeguard Polls in 2026 Midterms

Democrats unveiled the New Battlefield Project to train tens of thousands of volunteers across 57 states and territories to monitor polling places (aiming for about 25% of sites), deter voter intimidation, push for early voting, and launch a democracy-defense network to counter disinformation as they brace for anticipated interference from Donald Trump and allies in the 2026 midterms.

via theguardian.com|

#democracy-defense #disinformation #early-voting

world1 month ago•11 min saved

Russia Tightens Grip on Occupied Ukraine With Deportations, Militarized Schools, and Elections

Russia continues deportations of Ukrainian detainees, expands pro‑Russia curricula and behavioral monitoring in occupied territory, and has early voting underway for the Russian Duma to bolster control. Courts hand long sentences for pro‑Ukrainian activity; Donetsk promotes investment while elites profit from occupation projects; Rosatom downplays IAEA warnings about the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as Moscow funds reconstruction under a patronage system.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#deportations #early-voting #militarized-education

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

NC Governor veto blocks GOP voting overhaul

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed HB 958, a GOP-backed elections bill that would shorten early voting, extend the deadline to challenge ballots, and expand voter-roll checks. Stein argued the measure would make voting harder, and Republicans may attempt to override the veto. The bill would cut early voting from 17 to 10 days for primaries/runoffs/special elections, shift ballot-challenge deadlines to the third business day after Election Day, require citizenship affirmation on registrations, and require DMV to share residents’ full SSNs with election officials; a prior version banning officials from encouraging turnout was removed.

via Democracy Docket|

#early-voting #elections #north-carolina

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Trump to Rally in Myrtle Beach Ahead of South Carolina Senate Runoff

President Trump is set to rally in Myrtle Beach as South Carolina’s U.S. Senate runoff between interim Sen. Darline Graham and Congressman Ralph Norman approaches; the winner will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November. Early voting runs Wednesday through Friday, with the runoff on August 25. The South Carolina Republican Party postponed an Upstate stump stop to ensure both candidates can participate and is seeking to reschedule the Anderson event.

via WMBF|

#early-voting #myrtle-beach #politics

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Columbia Hosts Five Republican Hopefuls in SC Senate Debate

Five Republican candidates—Russell Fry, Darline Graham, Mark Lynch, Ralph Norman, and Mark Sanford—debated in Columbia for South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race. The SCGOP set participation criteria (ballot eligibility, top-poll rankings not funded by campaigns, and deadlines with signatory guidelines) and the event was a collaboration between the SCGOP, WIS, and Gray Media. Early voting is scheduled for August 5–7.

via WIS News 10|

#debate #early-voting #politics

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

North Carolina advances GOP-backed voting restrictions and shorter early voting

A North Carolina Senate committee advanced a GOP-backed bill to tighten voter registration, expand measures to purge voters from the rolls, require full Social Security numbers from the DMV for list maintenance, and cut early voting from 17 to 10 days for primaries, runoffs, and special elections (not general elections). The bill, which also adds post-election audits and other roll-maintenance provisions, cleared the Senate 28-13 along party lines and heads to the House; Gov. Stein is likely to veto, with Democrats criticizing the changes and opponents warning of turnout impacts.

via Democracy Docket|

#early-voting #elections #north-carolina

elections2 months ago•3 min saved

Maricopa County Splits Authority Over Early Voting Between Recorder and Board

A yearlong dispute in Maricopa County ends with a settlement that assigns the Recorder’s Office led by Justin Heap authority over early voting sites, drop boxes, voter registration and related processes, while the Board of Supervisors retains control of Election Day operations and ballot counting; the two offices will jointly handle ballots and oversee a new voter-registration system through 2029, with the Board funding site numbers and Heap choosing locations, and a bipartisan early-election-board structure preserved to prevent disruption ahead of the primary, subject to formal adoption by the courts.

via Democracy Docket|

#drop-boxes #early-voting #elections

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Backlash over partisan polling-site meddling prompts NC operative resignation

A North Carolina GOP operative resigned after evidence showed the State Auditor’s office pressured local election boards to adopt partisan early voting plans, including pressuring against campus polling sites. The scandal underscores ongoing partisan influence in election administration since Republicans took control of the state board of elections, drawing bipartisan backlash and public-records scrutiny as counties finalize their November plans and the State Board prepares to rule in August.

via Democracy Docket|

#early-voting #elections #north-carolina

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Court ruling fuels legal push to curb early voting

The Supreme Court’s Watson v. RNC decision upholding state grace periods for mail ballots has spurred conservatives, led by Cleta Mitchell, to push for lawsuits aimed at ending or narrowing early voting, even as the majority defended its legality and several justices warned against undermining vote access.

via Democracy Docket|

#early-voting #legal-challenges #politics

elections3 months ago•12 min saved

NYC June Primary: Early Voting Hits 4% Turnout, Youth Participation Low

NYC’s nine‑day early voting for the June primary drew 172,684 ballots, including 11,573 from newly registered voters (about 6.7% of total). Turnout peaked on Sunday (35,843) and dipped to 12,655 on June 15; overall, early voting fell 76.5% from the 2025 mayoral primary, though it was roughly double the 2022 midterm total. Manhattan and Brooklyn led participation (e.g., 12th District 38,340; 10th 27,466; 13th 21,216; 7th 19,582), with the 25–34 age group being the largest among new voters. Election Day is Tuesday, and organizers note continued low youth turnout and efforts to engage new voters.

via THE CITY|

#congressional-districts #early-voting #elections

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Mamdani-Endorsed NYC primaries see downturn in early voting turnout

NYC’s June 2025 primaries are seeing early voting fall by more than 50% from the previous year, despite multiple competitive races and Mamdani-backed candidates. Turnout skews older, with Manhattan outperforming Brooklyn, and districts featuring Mamdani endorsements showing mixed engagement. Through day four, about 385,184 of roughly 1.1 million total voters had voted early (about 35%), with five days left and turnout historically rising in the final weekend; overall, turnout is moving toward typical midterm primary levels as last year’s mayoral-driven surge recedes.

via Gothamist|

#demographics #early-voting #mamdani

politics4 months ago•7 min saved

SC early voting hits record as redistricting bill dies in Senate

South Carolina kicked off early voting for party primaries with a record turnout—about 44,600 in-person votes and roughly 4,200 absentee ballots—as voters cited the redistricting fight. The Senate killed the proposed map redraw, potentially affecting Rep. Jim Clyburn’s district, prompting many to vote early. Early voting runs 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays through June 5, with Election Day on June 9.

via SC Daily Gazette|

#congressional-maps #early-voting #jim-clyburn

politics4 months ago•17 min saved

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