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California Voters Urged to Mail Ballots Early Ahead of USPS Processing Change
politics1 hour ago

California Voters Urged to Mail Ballots Early Ahead of USPS Processing Change

With the California primary a week away, officials urge voters voting by mail to send ballots by Tuesday, May 26, to ensure they’re counted after USPS changes mean ballots dropped on Election Day may not be postmarked until the next day; ballots must be postmarked by June 2. If you miss the deadline, you can drop your ballot at a voting center or ballot box, or request a postmark at a post office. In-person voting ends at 8 p.m. on Election Day, and same-day registration is available at local voting centers; major races to watch include Los Angeles mayor and California governor.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#california#elections#mail-in-ballots
SCOTUS weighs post-Election Day ballots in widening election-timing clash
politics2 months ago

SCOTUS weighs post-Election Day ballots in widening election-timing clash

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether states can count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, with conservatives warning that late tallying undermines finality and liberals urging congressional action; Mississippi’s law allowing late ballots to be counted if postmarked by Election Day and received within five business days is central to the case, and lawmakers have proposed the Make Elections Great Again Act to preempt post-Election Day deadlines. A ruling is expected in coming months.

via Courthouse News|
#congress#election-law#mail-in-ballots
Trump touts talks with Iran as Tehran denies engagement
politics2 months ago

Trump touts talks with Iran as Tehran denies engagement

Trump claimed productive conversations with Iran and suggested a deal may be near, but Iran denied any talks since the current escalation began; the day also featured Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as Homeland Security secretary, ICE deployment to airports amid TSA staffing issues, and other policy moves including potential limits on mail-in ballots and a decision related to wind-energy plans with TotalEnergies.

via The Guardian|
#iran-denial#mail-in-ballots#mullin-dhs
Trump Considers National Emergency to Expand Election Powers
politics2 months ago

Trump Considers National Emergency to Expand Election Powers

Activists, reportedly coordinating with the White House, are circulating a 17-page draft executive order to declare a national emergency over U.S. elections, arguing foreign interference could justify extraordinary presidential power and potentially enable actions like mandating voter ID and banning mail ballots; Trump has signaled he could act unilaterally if Congress blocks such measures, with coverage noting the Washington Post report on the coordination.

via Yahoo|
#executive-order#mail-in-ballots#national-emergency
Mejia Clings to Narrow NJ-11 Lead as Ballots Continue to Roll In
politics3 months ago

Mejia Clings to Narrow NJ-11 Lead as Ballots Continue to Roll In

Analilia Mejia holds a razor-thin lead in New Jersey’s 11th District special Democratic primary over Tom Malinowski, with 488 votes separating them as thousands of mail‑in and provisional ballots remain to be counted. Ballots across Essex, Morris and Passaic counties could still shift the result, likely keeping the race unresolved through the weekend. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee signaled it may engage again in June, a development Mejia criticized, while both candidates have said they wouldn’t continue campaigning if defeated. The winner will face GOP Joe Hathaway in the April 16 general election, with a potential June Democratic primary to follow.

via New Jersey Globe|
#aipac#mail-in-ballots#malinowski
USPS Postmark Rule Changes May Impact Mail Deadlines and Voting
politics4 months ago

USPS Postmark Rule Changes May Impact Mail Deadlines and Voting

The USPS finalized new rules on postmarking, which could delay mail-in ballots, especially in rural areas, potentially impacting election results. The changes stem from cost-cutting measures that eliminate evening pickups in rural regions, risking ballots arriving too late for counting, with some states already reducing grace periods for late ballots. This reform affects a majority of U.S. zip codes and raises concerns about voting access and election integrity.

via Democracy Docket|
#election#mail-in-ballots#politics
Supreme Court to Rule on Mail-In Ballot Counting and Election Laws
law6 months ago

Supreme Court to Rule on Mail-In Ballot Counting and Election Laws

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide whether federal law prohibits states from counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day, focusing on Mississippi's procedures and potentially impacting other states' voting laws ahead of the 2026 midterms. The case involves the interpretation of 'Election Day' and whether federal statutes override state rules allowing late ballots, with significant implications for election processes nationwide.

via CBS News|
#elections-law#federal-law#law