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In Texas' Tarrant County, residents packed hearings as GOP commissioners voted 3-2 to cut polling sites from 316 in 2022 to 224 for November, prompting hours of testimony and arrests; opponents say the plan would disenfranchise voters—especially communities of color and seniors—while supporters say it will streamline resources amid a crowded election calendar.
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.
A juvenile in Middlesex County, New Jersey, was taken into custody for texting a bomb threat to a polling location during the election, leading to the evacuation and relocation of voters, amid multiple threats across several counties that were ultimately deemed not credible.
Georgia's Secretary of State reported that non-credible bomb threats at polling locations in the state have been traced back to Russian origins. These threats have not been deemed credible, but they have raised concerns about election security and potential foreign interference.
On Election Day, millions of Americans will vote in-person, joining over 80 million who have already voted early or absentee. Polling hours vary by state, with most opening at 7am local time and closing between 7pm and 8pm. High voter turnout is expected, potentially leading to long lines. Voters in line before closing time have the right to vote. Same-day registration is available in select states. The election will decide the presidency, control of Congress, and numerous local offices and measures.