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Early voting lagging as Tuesday’s primaries near, officials say

“Voters have other issues on their mind, kids are out of school for the summer or they’re planning vacations,” an election official said Thursday about the primaries that were pushed back until June 28 this year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Minnesota Democrats pitch early primary to DNC

WASHINGTON — Minnesota Democrats pitched national party leaders Thursday in a bid to become one of the first U.S. states to hold a 2024 presidential primary, pointing to the state's strong voter turnout, growing diversity and election laws.

Tribune News Service

Supreme Court rules on part of North Carolina’s voter ID case

RALEIGH, N.C. — The constitutionality of North Carolina’s voter ID law is still up in the air — but on Thursday, Republican lawmakers won a related legal fight at the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Supreme Court rules for GOP lawmakers in voter ID case

The Supreme Court is giving Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina a win in an ongoing fight over the state’s latest photo identification voting law

The Independent UK

Editorial: These California congressmen betrayed voters on Jan. 6

As the nation absorbs the revelations from the congressional hearings on the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol — among them, that then-President Donald Trump was surrounded by aides telling him there was no evidence of voter fraud and that his scheme to have Vice President Mike…

Los Angeles Times

UK By-elections Pose Fresh Threat to Boris Johnson

Voters head to the polls on Thursday in two closely watched UK by-elections that risk renewing pressure on beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson following months of scandals and setbacks. His ruling Conservatives are tipped to lose both contests, for the parliamentary seats of Tiverton and Honiton in southwest England and…

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UP Lok Sabha bypolls: 19.84 per cent voting recorded in Azamgarh, 18.81 per cent in Rampur till 11 am

With the polling underway for the Lok Sabha bypolls in two constituencies of Uttar Pradesh, about 19.84 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Azamgarh while Rampur witnessed 18.81 per cent voter turnout till 11 am. Read more on Dynamite News:

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US Capitol attack: how the public reaction to the January 6 hearings reflects deep divisions in the US

After nearly a year of investigating the attack on the US Capitol on January 6 2021, the Democrat-led House Select committee is holding a series of public hearings to present its findings to the US public. These findings include that the former US president, Donald Trump, and his allies engaged…

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The Pa. primary election set voter turnout records. Here’s what else the data show

PHILADELPHIA — The 2022 Pennsylvania primary election — finally filed away in the history books after a recount — wasn’t just a wild political saga. It also set voter turnout records.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Andhra Pradesh: Arrangements in place for Atmakur byelection on June 23

Over 2.13 lakh voters are expected to exercise their franchise at 279 polling stations

The Hindu

LA voter turnout numbers rise as Karen Bass widens lead over Rick Caruso

LOS ANGELES — Turnout in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, which will see Rep. Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso move to a November runoff, appears to have come in higher than years past.

Los Angeles Times

Giuliani told Arizona official ‘We just don’t have the evidence’ of voter fraud

Former Trump lawyer acknowledged his efforts to overturn the election were based on mere ‘theories’, officials recall

The Guardian - US

Arizona lawmaker Rusty Bowers details the pressure put on him by Trump and Giuliani

Bowers testifies that Rudy Giuliani told him of allegations of voter fraud committed by undocumented immigrants or dead people who were listed as having voted.

WEKU

Missouri primary mail ballot request deadline is one month away

Missouri’s statewide primary election is scheduled for Aug. 2, 2022. Here is what you need to know about absentee/mail-in voting in the primary:

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California survey finds hot-button issues may spark voter turnout in November

SAN DIEGO — Despite low turnout in California's June primary elections, key world events such as abortion rights and the potential for war with Russia could spur greater voter participation in November, according to a voter survey by UC San Diego.

The Independent UK

Virginia GOP voters to settle crowded congressional runoffs

Republican Virginia voters are set to winnow a crowded field of candidates to two nominees to compete in what are expected to be a pair of the country’s most competitive U.S. House races

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In honor of Juneteenth, New York enacts John Lewis Voting Rights Act to combat suppression and discrimination

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York celebrated Juneteenth and paid tribute to the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis on Monday by enacting sweeping new voter protections.

Chicago Tribune

This is the latest Illinois has had a primary election since at least the Great Depression. What is voter turnout looking like?

CHICAGO — Chicago Election Board Chair Marisel Hernandez recently included an unusual warm weather addendum to her regular pre-election pitch encouraging voters to cast ballots in the upcoming Illinois primary: Do so before you leave town.

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Tiverton and Honiton byelection: rural communities are itching for the chance to cast a protest vote

Tiverton and Honiton in Devon has long been a Conservative stronghold. But the Liberal Democrats believe they have a good chance of taking the seat in an impending byelection. The vote follows the resignation of former MP Neil Parish, who admitted to watching porn in the House of Commons chamber.

The Times of India

Haryana: Kalka municipal council polls record 68.2% voter turnout

PANCHKULA: Kalka municipal council elections held on Sunday for 31 wards and one post of president recorded 68.2% voter turnout. As per the state election commission, 59,741 votes were polled out of the total 87,617 amid tight security, with 760 police personnel on duty. The elections, held after 2010, remained…

The Guardian - UK

‘He comes over as weak’: Keir Starmer fails to convince Wakefield voters

The Labour leader has not capitalised on Boris Johnson’s sinking ratings ahead of a crunch byelection

The Guardian - UK

Martin Bell: ‘The sleaze now is worse than when I ran for MP’

Independent candidate who toppled disgraced Conservative in 1997 urges non-Tory voters to think tactically in byelections

France 24

French legislative elections: Voter turnout at 38.11% at 5pm, slightly down from first round

Voter turnout in the second round of France's parliamentary elections stood at 38.11% at 5pm, slightly down from voting at the same time in the first round. French President Emmanuel Macron is in danger of falling short of a parliamentary majority after the first round of voting saw his centrist…

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Republicans bet their conservative policies will win over voters, roll over Democrats

HOUSTON — Even with the specter of a Nov. 8 general election with more moderate voters, Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is strident in his support of the rash of conservative legislation approved by lawmakers last year and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Hindu

New form introduced for voters to share Aadhaar number with poll authorities

The Registration of Electors (Amendment) Rules, 2022 will come into force on August 1.

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