Turnout low, and Palestinians divided, after Israel elections Some 55 percent of eligible Palestinian voters in Israel participated in parliamentary elections. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2022
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 · Nov 4, 2022
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 · Nov 4, 2022
‘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 The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2022
Kentucky Attorney General shares voter fraud hotline ahead of midterm election Kentucky Attorney General shares voter fraud hotline ahead of midterm election WEKU · Nov 4, 2022
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 · Nov 4, 2022
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 · Nov 4, 2022
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 · Nov 4, 2022
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 · Nov 4, 2022
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 · Nov 4, 2022
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. WEKU · Nov 4, 2022
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… Tribune News Service · Nov 4, 2022
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 · Nov 4, 2022
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 - US · Nov 4, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022 ‘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
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022 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 · Nov 3, 2022 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 · Nov 3, 2022 Inside the fight to defend young voters Across the country, activists mobilize to make sure every vote counts
Ballotpedia · Nov 3, 2022 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 · Nov 3, 2022 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 · Nov 3, 2022 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 · Nov 3, 2022 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.
WEKU · Nov 3, 2022 Three months after flooding, eastern Kentuckians worry about low voter turnout Three months after flooding, eastern Kentuckians worry about low voter turnout
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022 First Thing: Biden urges Americans to take a stand against political violence President asks voters to reject election-denying candidates in midterms to ‘preserve democracy’. Plus, can Twitter survive Elon Musk?
Financial Times · Nov 3, 2022 The most powerful voters aren’t who you think From swing states to geopolitical hotspots, not all votes are created equal