Few People Want to Be Poll Workers, and That’s a Problem
A 2016 survey showed that the poll worker shortage faced by local elections officials has gotten worse, while current workers skew older. How can jurisdictions hire younger people to sign up for these gigs?
This State Could Outlaw Ballot Collection Efforts
In Montana, many voters, including Native Americans, rely on volunteers to collect and deliver their absentee ballots. But a referendum next month would end the practice.
Native Americans Fight Back at the Ballot Box
Registering voters in a majority Native American county.
Weary of Court Drama, Gerrymandering Opponents Shift Their Strategy
In November, voters in Colorado, Michigan, Missouri and Utah will decide whether independent commissioners instead of state lawmakers should draw draw congressional and state legislative maps.
Polling Places Remain a Target Ahead of November Elections
Nearly a thousand polling places have been closed in the five years since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down key parts of the Voting Rights Act.
Russia Doesn’t Need to Change Votes—Just Sow Confusion
The confusion in June primary elections in Maryland and California—caused by computer glitches and human error—show what could happen if foreign adversaries successfully hack voter registration information, experts say.
After Parkland, States Pass 50 New Gun-Control Laws
This was a year of unparalleled success for the gun-control movement in the United States.
How to Bring the Ballot to Aging Americans
More than 20 states allow mobile polling, which involves bipartisan pairs of election officials bringing ballots directly to long-term care facilities for the elderly.
Maine Tried a New Way of Voting. Will Other States Follow?
Other states could follow Maine into ranked-choice voting, currently used in 11 cities across the country.
So States Ban Bump Stocks. Now How Do They Enforce the Law?
New Jersey is not the only state having trouble enforcing its ban. In Massachusetts, where residents had until February to surrender their bump stocks, State Police received just three devices.
Thousands Lose Right to Vote Under 'Incompetence' Laws
Laws in 39 states and Washington, D.C., allow judges to strip voting rights from people with mental disorders ranging from schizophrenia to Down syndrome who are deemed “incapacitated” or “incompetent.”
Is Your County Elections Clerk Ready for Russian Hackers?
In a decentralized election system with more than 10,000 separate jurisdictions, the onus for security is on local officials.
There Are Hundreds of New State Gun Laws And Most Expand Access
So-called permitless carry laws now are in effect in more than 10 states.
California's Sanctions Against Wells Fargo
The state is cutting ties with the bank for a year, following a scandal involving fake accounts.
Meet the People Who Are Stoked About Their City Not Getting the Olympics
While local leaders celebrate hosting the Winter and Summer Games, some groups fight bids they say are too expensive and damaging.
How Cash-Strapped Towns Are Saving Fourth of July Fireworks
Independence Day celebrations are an economic boost for communities. And with budgets tight, there are several ways towns can avoid canceling their shows.
The 5 Best and Worst Cities for Small Businesses, According to Small-Business Owners
In a new survey that rates 82 cities in 38 states, Colorado Springs is on top, while Sacramento is at the bottom.
The Top 10 and Bottom 10 Places Gaining Employed People in America
With one caveat: While the number of employed people may decline in an area, that doesn't mean the unemployment rate is going up.
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