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What's at stake this Election Day – 7 essential reads

As Election Day closes in, uncertainty and concern about potential chaos – from violence at polling sites to candidates refusing to accept defeat – continue to rise.

The Conversation

Voter distrust taxes front line of US election integrity

As complaints about elections, many of them unfounded, pile up around the country, investigators tasked with dealing with them find themselves on the front line of defending the integrity of elections

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

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Turnout low, and Palestinians divided, after Israel elections

Some 55 percent of eligible Palestinian voters in Israel participated in parliamentary elections.

Al Jazeera

Abortion might help Democrats in the midterms in two major ways

If young pro-choice voters turn out in higher numbers than forecast models are expecting, it could provide a bounce to Democrats in key races

The Guardian - US

Automatic voter reregistration can substantially boost turnout

Government efforts to keep registered voters on the rolls when they move from one address to another substantially boost those voters’ likelihood of casting a ballot, my research has found.

The Conversation

‘We’re watching you’: incidents of voter intimidation rise as midterm elections near

Drop box watchers, threatening letters and harassment – voters and election officials alike report increase in occurrences

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Kentucky Attorney General shares voter fraud hotline ahead of midterm election

WEKU

How Texas counts ballots and keeps elections secure

From election equipment to ballot counting and storage, Texas elections officials follow a long list of laws and procedures to ensure free and fair elections.

The Texas Tribune

Watch: Texas A&M students accuse Brazos County of voter suppression after moving on-campus voting site

The Texas A&M on-campus early-voting location had the second-highest voter turnout in the county during the 2018 and 2020 presidential elections.

The Texas Tribune

Will Bunch: Why Trump sees Pa. Senate election as test track for 2022′s model of the 'big lie'

This past week brought yet another false claim about election fraud here in Pennsylvania, which a hearty band of truth-tellers worked quickly to debunk in the face of the constant headwinds of misinformation coming from Donald Trump World. This time, it was an allegation that election officials in the Keystone…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Exclusive emails: Inside Trump's botched Georgia election fraud lawsuit

Dozens of new emails shed light on the unprecedented legal battle to keep a defeated president in power.

Axios

Voting in county jails growing but still difficult

Those in county jails are too poor to post bail and are eligible to vote yet access is a problem.

Axios

What is voter intimidation and how concerned should you be?

Concerns of voter intimidation are heightened this midterm election season, but it's important to remember you will likely have a normal voting experience.

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Commentary: Electing 2020 election deniers may end democracy

The serious registered voter is approaching Nov. 8’s midterm election by studying issues, candidate credentials and party platforms. A clear-headed voter will vote for the best qualified candidate regardless of their political party affiliation.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Florida’s felon voting rights trap

Florida voters amended the state Constitution in 2018 to make it easier for ex-felons to vote, a promise the state’s Republican leadership has blocked at every turn. Nobody should doubt that this disenfranchisement will continue, so the question becomes: What will Floridians do to make this constitutional guarantee finally become…

The Guardian - US

Bernie Sanders hits the campaign trail with days left before US midterms

Vermont senator holding nine rallies across five battleground states, hoping to deliver winning argument to young and working-class voters

The Guardian - UK

‘Brazilians tired of him’: how Bolsonaro the ‘unfloppable’ flopped

The far-right ex-soldier often boasted of his virility but in the end his macho posturing repelled a majority of voters

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The Independent UK

Indiana GOP elections chief candidate faces fraud questions

Records show Republican Indiana secretary of state candidate Diego Morales voted in one county while claiming a property tax credit for living in another as he unsuccessfully ran for Congress four years ago

Los Angeles Times

Poll: In LA sheriff's race, Robert Luna gains solid lead over Alex Villanueva

LOS ANGELES — Retired Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has gained support among likely voters in the race for Los Angeles County sheriff, solidifying his lead over incumbent Alex Villanueva, according to a new poll.

Salon

Inside the fight to defend young voters

Across the country, activists mobilize to make sure every vote counts

Ballotpedia

Campaigns for three Maine initiatives submit signatures for 2023 ballot

In Maine, three campaigns submitted signatures for initiatives this week to make the ballot for November 7, 2023. The signatures were submitted to the Secretary of State. If the minimum valid signature requirement is met, the initiatives with enough signatures will appear on the ballot for voters to approve.

The Guardian - UK

Voter ID and other election changes ‘hugely challenging’, say UK officials

Staff warn of short timetable to introduce changes, with final details of voter ID system yet to be released

The Conversation

Why there really is no ethical reason not to vote

Midterms elections traditionally see a slump in voter interest compared to years in which the White House is up for grabs.

Miami Herald

There’s vigilance against voter suppression in Florida as Election Day 2022 nears

MIAMI — Accusations of a “stolen” election and mistrust in the voting process are still spreading in traditional battleground states, where former President Donald Trump looms large despite not being on the ballot.

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