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Voter Registration Deadline Incoming

Wednesday, April 16 by wcednews

UNDATED - If you are not registered to vote, your time is running out. If you wish to vote in the Primary Election on May 20th, you must register to vote no later than May 5thIf you prefer to mail in your ballot or have... Read More.

Trump to tour LA wildfires after threats to withhold aid over water policy, voter ID

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- President Donald Trump will tour damage caused by wildfires in Los Angeles on Friday as he continues to feud with California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his handling of the disaster and federal aid.Trump told Fox News' Sean Hannity in an interview... Read More.

Florida teen with machete arrested for voter intimidation at polling place

Wednesday, October 30 by ABC News

(NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla.) -- An 18-year-old was arrested outside a Florida polling location Tuesday after police said he wielded a machete in order to intimidate voters.Caleb James Williams faces charges of aggravated assaulted on a person 65 years of age or older and improper... Read More.

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk over controversial $1 million voter giveaway

Monday, October 28 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- The Philadelphia district attorney sued Elon Musk and his super PAC on Monday over the billionaire's controversial $1 million registered voter giveaway.The lawsuit from Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner claims Musk and his America PAC are "running an illegal lottery... Read More.

Voter van makes casting a ballot easy for some Pennsylvania residents

Friday, October 25 by ABC News

(MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa.) -- With less than two weeks to Election Day, one Pennsylvania county has unveiled a new mobile voter services van that aims to make voting more accessible for residents.The van, the first one ever for the Keystone State, offers a convenient... Read More.

Georgia voter roll audit finds only 20 noncitizens out of 8 million registered voters

Wednesday, October 23 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- A comprehensive audit of Georgia's voter rolls found that just 20 noncitizens were registered to vote on a registration list of over 8 million, according to an announcement Wednesday from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.All 20 of those registrations have been... Read More.

Voter Registration Deadline Coming Up

Monday, September 30 by wcednews

UNDATED - If you are looking to vote this year, make sure you are registered as you have less than a month to enroll.With election day slated for November 5th, this year you can vote for the 47th President of the United States, the... Read More.

Johnson to tie avoiding government shutdown to voter eligibility measure

Thursday, September 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- When Congress returns to Washington on Monday after summer recess, lawmakers will be staring down a looming government shutdown on Sept. 30 when funding is set to run out.But before they get down to brass tacks, Republicans and Democrats will face off... Read More.

In Florida, a fake voter guide spurs accusations of dirty tricks

Sunday, August 18 by ABC News

(JACKSONVILLE, FL) -- There's a political storm brewing on Florida's Atlantic Coast, just outside of Jacksonville.A voter guide falsely purporting to show a slate of endorsements by the local Republican party hit mailboxes in St. John's County, sowing confusion just as the primary was... Read More.

Harris candidacy has led to surge in Black voter enthusiasm. It could make a difference in swing states

Friday, July 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- When Jotaka Eaddy, the founder of Black women's leadership network Win With Black Women, heard Sunday that President Joe Biden had decided he wouldn't run for reelection, clearing the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic Party's first Black... Read More.