The Latest Breaking News from The board of elections

Steamed NIMBYs Mandated Saunas To Stop New Housing

Several Lone Star cities are attempting to undermine new state-level zoning reforms by requiring new apartment buildings come with ritzy amenities.

Reason · Sep 9, 2025

Lawsuit Challenging 2024 Election Results Advances as Watchdog Group Requests 'Full Hand Recount'

A legal case questioning the results of the 2024 election has advanced, and the case's lead plaintiff has submitted 15 additional documents to discovery

Latin Times · Jun 30, 2025

'Election Protection' Group Instructs Members to Flag Voters With 'Hispanic-Sounding' Names

The leader of the group is the chair of the Republican Party in Lee County, North Carolina

Latin Times · Oct 21, 2024

The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, September 22, 2023

All 11 bills enacted this week were in New York. 

Ballotpedia · Sep 22, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate

As of May 28, Ballotpedia has tracked 157 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 157, Ballotpedia tracked nine from May 22-28. Democrats sponsored all nine bills. Five of nine bills are below:   

Ballotpedia · May 31, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 160 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 160, Ballotpedia tracked 10 from April 3-9. Republicans sponsored six, while Democrats sponsored four. Five of 10 bills are below:   

Ballotpedia · Apr 13, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate

As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 136 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 136, Ballotpedia tracked eight from April 3-9. Democrats sponsored six, while Republicans sponsored two. Five of eight bills are below:   

Ballotpedia · Apr 12, 2023

Voters head to the polls to select Chicago's next mayor

CHICAGO — Storms were believed to be responsible for temporary power outages Tuesday at four polling places on the Northwest and West sides of Chicago.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 4, 2023