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politics3 days 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

politics11 days ago•1 min saved

California sheriff halts Prop 50 voter-fraud probe amid lawsuits

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco paused his months-long independent probe into alleged Prop 50 voter irregularities amid politically charged lawsuits and court filings; he had seized more than 650,000 ballots, a move opposed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who asked the state Supreme Court to stop the investigation, arguing Bianco lacked authority. The dispute centers on tallies discrepancies claimed by the Riverside Election Integrity Team (reporting a 45,896 difference) versus officials' assertion of a 103-vote margin, and UCLA’s Voting Rights Project has filed suit, making the probe a political flashpoint in California ahead of the governor race.

via The Guardian|

#ballot-seizure #chad-bianco #election-integrity

politics1 month ago•22 min saved

DOJ stumbles as White House pushes to crack down on voter fraud

The Justice Department is struggling to meet White House demands to prosecute noncitizen voters, with officials saying there is insufficient evidence even as Trump allies press for a broader crackdown on alleged fraud.

via The Washington Post|

#doj #noncitizen-voters #politics

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

White House widens probe of voting by naturalized citizens, drawing concern from prosecutors

The DHS's Homeland Security Investigations unit is reportedly launching a nationwide review to determine whether naturalized citizens voted or registered before becoming citizens, with officials to report back to the White House; critics warn the expansion could intimidate voters and raise constitutional concerns, while White House and allied officials frame it as enforcing election laws and safeguarding election integrity.

via MS NOW|

#dhs #election-integrity #homeland-security-investigations

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Trump won’t apologize for Obama-as-apes video, says he didn’t see the ending

President Donald Trump declined to apologize for sharing a video that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, saying he only watched the beginning and did not see the racist ending; White House officials said a staffer posted it by mistake and it was later deleted; several GOP lawmakers condemned the clip as racist, with Sen. Tim Scott calling it the most racist thing from the White House; Trump defended the post as addressing voter fraud, touted support among Black voters, and insisted he is not racist.

via The Washington Post|

#politics #racism #trump

politics2 months ago•25 min saved

Trump’s Bid to Seize Polling Power Echoes a Century of Election Denial

Richardson argues Trump’s push to federalize elections fits a long history of election-denial rhetoric, tracing echoes from 1890s North Carolina and the Wilmington coup to today’s claims about undocumented voters; she notes Texas’s seat flip helped by Latino voters and a California redistricting ruling that could offset GOP maps, and warns that MAGA tactics threaten democracy by delegitimizing election outcomes.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack|

#donald-trump #politics #steve-bannon

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump urges nationalizing U.S. elections amid fraud claims

Former President Donald Trump urged Republicans to nationalize the voting process, advocating federal control over elections in multiple states while continuing to push baseless claims of 2020 election fraud; the comments came as the FBI searched a Georgia elections center, highlighting ongoing debates about who should oversee elections and noting the constitutional balance that states run elections, with Congress able to set federal rules.

via USA Today|

#donald-trump #elections #fbi

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Trump pushes nationalization of U.S. elections

Trump told Dan Bongino’s podcast that Republicans should nationalize voting and take oversight from states, calling for a uniform standard and criticizing current procedures; the White House highlighted support for the SAVE Act and other voting-reform proposals, while DOJ actions against states over voter rolls and an FBI Fulton County raid provide a charged backdrop to his ongoing, disproven fraud claims.

via NBC News|

#election-laws #federal-vs-state #gop

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Dutch D66 Party Declared Election Winner

D66, led by Rob Jetten, won the Dutch parliamentary elections, positioning Jetten to become the youngest prime minister, as the party secures a plurality and prepares for coalition talks; Wilders' PVV lost support amid allegations of voter fraud, which are being investigated.

via Reuters|

#coalition #d66 #dutch-election

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

Justice Department and Trump Officials to Monitor Elections in California and New Jersey

The Justice Department announced it will monitor polling sites in California and New Jersey ahead of the November 4 election, amid requests from Republican officials, which may increase tensions in these closely watched races. The move comes amidst claims of voter fraud by Republicans and concerns over election integrity, with Democrats dismissing such claims as voter suppression tactics.

via The New York Times|

#california #elections #justice-department

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Joe Rogan Challenges Trump’s Key Claims in Podcast

Joe Rogan challenged Donald Trump's claims about the 2020 election being stolen, emphasizing the lack of evidence for widespread voter fraud and criticizing Trump's continued assertions without proof.

via NJ.com|

#2020-election #donald-trump #joe-rogan

politics7 months ago•2 min saved

Pennsylvania Election Denier Appointed to Homeland Security Role on Election Integrity

A Pennsylvania election denier, Heather Honey, known for spreading false claims of voter fraud and attempting to cancel votes, has been appointed as deputy assistant secretary for election integrity at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, raising concerns about the potential influence of election misinformation on future elections.

via Inquirer.com|

#2024-election #election-integrity #homeland-security

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Trump's Push to Ban Mail-In Voting Sparks Controversy

President Trump has announced plans to attempt to end mail-in voting through an executive order, claiming it is corrupt and favors Democrats, but legal experts state he lacks the authority to change state election laws. Mail-in voting, which gained prominence during the pandemic, is used in various forms across many countries, including the US, where it is not unique.

via BBC|

#elections #mail-in-voting #politics

politics7 months ago•4 min saved

Trump pushes to ban mail-in voting and voting machines amid state rights debates

President Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order to end mail-in voting and phase out voting machines, citing concerns over fraud despite evidence of their security. The proposal has met criticism from election officials and voting advocates, emphasizing the importance of mail-in ballots for voter participation and security. The move is seen as part of Trump's broader efforts to challenge election integrity, with legal and political pushback expected.

via Cleveland.com|

#election-security #mail-in-voting #ohio

politics8 months ago•5 min saved

Hispanic Democratic Officials and Others Plead Not Guilty in Texas Voter Fraud Case

Nine Latino Democratic officials in Texas pleaded not guilty to voter fraud charges related to ballot harvesting, with critics claiming the charges are politically motivated voter suppression by Attorney General Ken Paxton, who launched a broad investigation into Latino communities following legislation that restricts ballot delivery.

via The New York Times|

#election-integrity #hispanic-democrats #ken-paxton