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elections6 hours ago•3 min saved

Michigan citizenship-vote measure stalls on ballot after signature shortfall

Michigan's Board of State Canvassers deadlocked 2-2 on whether to place a proposed constitutional amendment requiring U.S. citizenship verification for voters on the November ballot after a signature review fell short by 3 signatures in a 1,000-sample; supporters vow to pursue court action, while critics note issues like duplicates and late affidavits. The measure would also tighten photo ID rules and create a state-funded hardship program for IDs.

via The Detroit News|

#ballot #citizenship #constitutional-amendment

politics23 hours ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court Clears Early Path for Trump's Mail-In Ballot Order

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling along ideological lines, temporarily lifts an injunction to let parts of the Trump administration's 2026 mail‑in ballot executive order move forward in 23 states, focusing on whether the lower court acted prematurely rather than deciding the policy's legality; the ruling allows the USPS to implement some provisions even as other parts remain blocked and the broader challenges continue, leaving room for further judicial review.

via NBC News|

#executive-order #mail-in-ballots #politics

food-drink1 day ago•12 min saved

Oreo fans cast votes for a 2027 comeback from three new flavors

Oreo is rolling out Banana Pudding, Deep Fried Cookies, and Chicken & Waffles as limited-time flavors and inviting fans to vote for their favorite for a potential 2027 return. Presales started on Oreo.com and TikTok Shop, with in-store availability beginning Aug. 24 for a limited time; voting runs Aug. 17–Oct. 12 and voters are entered into a sweepstakes for a year’s supply of Oreos.

via USA Today|

#desserts #food-drink #limited-time-flavors

politics2 days ago•23 min saved

Peltola attendance record sparks scrutiny in Alaska Senate race

Democratic Senate hopeful Mary Peltola is drawing scrutiny for missing hundreds of votes across offices: 794 of 4,265 Alaska House votes (18.6%) during 1999–2009 and 22 of 60 Bethel City Council meetings (36.7%) (2011–2013), plus a 17.2% miss rate in Congress (235 of 1,370 roll-call votes) from 2022–2024. Her campaign attributes absences to maternity leave and fishing-season commitments, while critics argue the record raises questions about public-service dedication as she contends with Dan Sullivan in the Alaska race ahead of the general election.

via New York Post|

#alaska #attendance #mary-peltola

politics7 days ago•4 min saved

Florida’s 2026 primary: essential tips, map changes, and what’s on the ballot

Floridians are voting in the 2026 primary, with more than 1.8 million already casting ballots early or by mail. Eligibility requires registration by July 20, and Florida’s closed primaries mean only registered party voters can vote in that party’s primary, though nonpartisan and universal races are open to all. On primary day, vote at your assigned precinct with a photo ID, or surrender a mail ballot; you can also drop it off at elections offices. The ballot includes governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, and statewide and local races, with redrawn maps reshaping district lines. Polls close at 7 p.m. local time (Florida spans two time zones); results are posted after, with potential machine recounts and eventual certification.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#elections #florida #politics

politics7 days 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

environment12 days ago•2 min saved

Tiny legends compete for 2026 Invertebrate of the Year

Readers are invited to vote for the 2026 Invertebrate of the Year from a ten‑species shortlist (including the common woodlouse, immortal jellyfish, Lord Howe Island stick insect and neon flying squid). Voting runs until midnight August 16, with the winner announced August 18, highlighting the crucial ecological roles of spine-free creatures from pollination to nutrient cycling.

via The Guardian|

#biodiversity #ecosystems #environment

politics13 days ago•5 min saved

Minnesota shatters primary turnout record with over 1 million ballots cast

More than 1.1 million Minnesotans cast ballots in the primary, setting a state turnout record (about 25% of eligible voters). Unofficial results show 1,103,000+ ballots, surpassing the 2018 record of 925,554. Secretary of State Steve Simon praised the turnout and urged planning for November 3; counties will review results over the next week and then present them to the State Canvassing Board on Aug. 18.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#elections #minnesota #politics

politics13 days ago•5 min saved

Minnesota primary under way as voters weigh agriculture, healthcare and federal monitors

Minnesotans headed to the polls Tuesday to narrow fields for governor, U.S. Senate and other offices, with voters citing issues from agriculture and healthcare to public safety and cost of living. Absentee ballots set a state record for a nonpresidential primary, with more than 206,000 accepted and over 213,000 requested; in-person voting runs 7 a.m.–8 p.m. and you must be in line by 8 p.m. Ballots are partisan, so you may vote in only one party’s primary. Federal DOJ election monitors were deployed to observe accessibility and language access in some areas, though counties did not always allow inside polling-place access, remaining 100 feet away from voters. Official results are expected to roll out in batches after absentee counting, with winners anticipated by Wednesday morning; track results at mnvotes.org.

via MPR News|

#absentee-ballots #election-monitoring #minnesota

politics15 days ago•6 min saved

GOP braces for August showdown over Trump's election bill

Senate Republicans plan to spend August defending their majority while deflecting Trump’s push on the election-security bill, backing a narrower voter-ID measure as a stand-in for the failed SAVE America Act; Trump’s pressure could resurface, but many GOP leaders say the votes aren’t there, delaying any broader budget deal until fall.

via Politico|

#elections #gop #politics

music17 days ago•13 min saved

Voters Speak: Who Picked the Grateful Dead’s Top 100 Songs

Rolling Stone gathered ballots from 50 musicians, writers, and industry figures (plus one former U.S. senator) to rank the Grateful Dead’s 100 best songs, and the piece lists each voter and explains how their ranked ballots were tallied to produce the final list.

via Rolling Stone|

#grateful-dead #music #polls-surveys

world-news18 days ago•22 min saved

Capybaras crash voting session in Brazil's Mato Grosso legislature

Capybaras wandered into the Cuiabá-based Mato Grosso state legislature during a voting session, calmly traversing the floor before staff removed them to a nearby wildlife park; no damage was reported and the animals were drawn to the fountain and nearby water

via New York Post|

#animals #brazil #capybaras

politics20 days ago•2 min saved

Missouri voters block bold constitutional changes and tax overhaul

Missouri voters rejected Amendment 4 (requiring district-wide majorities for citizen-led constitutional changes) and Amendment 5 (phasing out the state income tax) by wide margins (roughly 80% and 82% opposed). Amendments 1 and 2 passed, preserving park funding via a sales tax and electing the Jackson County assessor. Gov. Kehoe endorsed the tax-cut plan, but voters backed preserving current tax and governance structures.

via KMBC|

#constitutional-amendments #elections-2026 #income-tax

politics20 days ago•9 min saved

Missouri voters reject Amendments 4 and 5 in Tuesday primary

Missouri voters rejected Amendments 4 and 5 in Tuesday’s primary, preserving the citizen-initiated petition process and blocking a plan to eliminate the state income tax; AP called both defeats, with local leaders like Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas praising the result as a rejection of state overreach, while the day also included other regional election updates and minor ballot issues.

via KSHB 41 Kansas City|

#amendment-4 #amendment-5 #elections

elections26 days ago•3 min saved

Pa. official demands DHS justify 14,576 noncitizen voter-roll claim

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt pressed DHS to publish its methodology and data sources for the claim that about 14,576 noncitizens could be on Pennsylvania’s voter rolls, saying he won’t take steps to remove voters or compromise privacy without transparent calculations. He cited concerns about the reliability of the SAVE database, SSA Inspector General findings on data errors, and a court ruling that the SAVE system’s modifications were unlawful, while noting DHS had also claimed 250,000 noncitizens across several states. The exchange comes amid partisan battle over voting integrity and how voter rolls are managed.

via Democracy Docket|

#dhs #elections #pennsylvania