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Election officials ask for more federal money but say voting is secure in their states

Top election officials from two presidential swing states are pleading for more federal money even as they say they're confident in their preparations for November's vote

The Independent UK

State officials paint differing pictures of election challenges in fiery hearing

As lawmakers questioned six secretaries of state, threats against election workers and noncitizen voting emerged as points of contention.

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Judge Rules Cornel West Can Appear On Michigan Ballot

Court grants Cornel West ballot access in Michigan after legal battle. West faces challenges from Democrats.

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Michigan secretary of state’s home ‘swatted’ multiple times over two days

Benson, 46, denounced ‘swatting,’ the crime of making a false 911 call to send a SWAT team to someone’s home

The Independent UK

Elon Musk PAC Under Investigation For Potential Violation Of Michigan Laws

A super PAC that Elon Musk said he "created" is now being investigated by Michigan over the PAC website's user information collection process that varies depending on a voter's residence.

International Business Times

Michigan House GOP Demands Probe Into Voter Registration Allegations

Michigan House GOP delegation raises concerns about potential misuse of federal funds for voter registration activities supporting Democrats.

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Dozens Of Trump Electors Facing Charges Seek Return For 2024

Electors facing criminal charges seek to reclaim positions, raising concerns about future election integrity.

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Michigan Secretary Of State Addresses Concerns About Election Interference

Michigan Secretary of State addresses concerns about foreign interference in elections and emphasizes citizen empowerment to combat misinformation.

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Foreign Interference Threatens Election Security In Michigan

Michigan faces growing concerns over foreign interference in elections, emphasizing the need for security measures to protect democracy.

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Michigan Secretary Of State Debunks Voter Fraud Claims

House Republicans propose election integrity legislation based on theories of non-citizen voting, while Democrats argue against its necessity.

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Local Election Workers Trained To Counter Threats

Training session in Traverse City addresses threats faced by election officials post-2020 election and emphasizes collaboration with law enforcement for el...

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Republican National Committee sues Michigan over state’s voter rolls

Secretary of state Jocelyn Benson denounces Republican effort as ‘PR campaign masquerading as a meritless lawsuit’

The Guardian - US

Trump's Team Files Election Lawsuit In Michigan

Trump-controlled RNC hires lawyers known for promoting election conspiracy theories to challenge Michigan's voter rolls accuracy.

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Michigan Secretary Of State Praises Supreme Court's Decision Clarity

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discusses the state Supreme Court's decision on Trump ballot issue and emphasizes the importance of federal over...

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Michigan's elections chief wants to protect voters, poll workers and democracy itself

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson sat down with Morning Edition in Detroit days ahead of the state's primary to discuss her approach to election security in 2024.

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Secretary Benson reveals shocking details of Trump's election interference

Discover the shocking details of the coordinated effort to interfere with the election results, as Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson sheds light on the inf...

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Michigan Secretary of State: Trump's Pressure to Block Certification Exposed

Discover the extraordinary behind-the-scenes pressure faced by Michigan officials during the 2020 election. Secretary Benson shares her perspective in this...

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Michigan Secretary of State seeks clarity on ballot eligibility ruling

Get the inside scoop from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on the legal challenges and fallout from Colorado, with a creative and informative tone.

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Salon

Tribe torches Trump's "absurd argument"

"A fake trial is currently taking place to try and illegally remove my name from the ballot," Trump claims

The Guardian - US

‘Uncharted territory’: elections officials weigh Trump’s presidency eligibility

The constitution bars anyone from holding public office if they ‘engaged in insurrection’ – but political vitriol makes it a tough call

WEKU

Voting online is very risky. But hundreds of thousands of people are already doing it

The advice from cybersecurity experts is unanimous: Internet voting is a bad idea. But it's already happening in every federal election. In 2020, more than 300,000 Americans cast ballots online.

Chicago Tribune

As progressives gather in Chicago, Brandon Johnson’s election and state’s social policies celebrated

Brandon Johnson’s election as mayor and Illinois’ enactment of liberalized social policies under Gov. J.B. Pritzker served as rallying points for the three-day Netroots Nation conference, the largest national gathering of progressives and a precursor to next year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

The Independent UK

Efforts to deceive are a top concern among state election officials heading into 2024

Efforts to deceive the public about voting and elections remain a top concern for state election officials as they dig into preparations for the 2024 election

The Independent UK

Trump prosecutors met with Pennsylvania and New Mexico officials in 2020 election probe

Prosecutors have spoken to or issued subpoenas to top elections officials from swing states won by President Joe Biden and targeted as part of Donald Trump’s effort to remain in office despite having lost the 2020 election

Salon

Expert: DOJ targeting broad "conspiracy"

DOJ building "mother of all election conspiracy cases that could be charged in any one jurisdiction," analyst says

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