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When will we know results for the 2024 presidential election?
Experts say election results likely won’t be known on Election Day.
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Texas Lt. Gov. responds to Trump campaign sharing false claims of vote flipping
The Republican Lieutenant Governor of Texas is responding to false claims about Tarrant County voting machines changing selections voters make which were shared by presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign on social media.
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Bulletproof vests, snipers and drones: Election officials beef up security at the polls
State and local election officials around the country are taking major steps to keep poll workers and voters safe amid a hostile political environment.
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Survey: Why are you voting in this election?
We want to understand what matters most to voters like you. What motivates you to vote, or not vote? Which issues are important to you? Whether you’re a first-time voter, or a political enthusiast, by participating in our survey, you’ll help us create a clear picture of the issues that matter most to the voters in your community. We’ll...
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Ranked choice voting could decide which party controls the US House. How does it work?
Ranked choice voting has become more popular in recent years, particularly at the municipal level.
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Who can vote in US elections, and what steps must you take to do so?
Here’s a look at some of the most common rules and requirements when it comes to casting a ballot for United States elections.
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Yes, voter fraud happens. But it's rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it
Voter fraud does happen occasionally. When it does, we tend to hear a lot about it. It also gets caught and prosecuted.
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Young voters harbor deep worries about inflation, debt and housing
The NBC News Stay Tuned Gen Z poll shows young voters are feeling a housing squeeze and are pessimistic about the economy.
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Early voting for CT primaries begins
Several election officials report low voter turnout on day one of early voting but see this election as a chance to test the process.
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Early voting begins in Connecticut primaries
Early voting for the Connecticut primaries started Monday, as the state continues to roll out the process for the very first time this election cycle. Registered Republicans across the state can vote on their nominee for the U.S. Senate, and some districts also have nomination battles for Congress or the state legislature. Several election officials reporter low voter turnout...
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Gov. Lamont establishes ranked-choice voting task force
The bipartisan group has until January to present their analysis on a potential change to how Connecticut ballots are cast.
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How a post falsely claiming migrants are registering to vote spread to millions in four weeks
A false narrative suggesting that over half a million migrants had registered to vote in swing states shows how quickly misinformation can spread — and how difficult it is to stop.
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Democrat Bill Dauphin wins Vernon special election after recount resulted in tie
Democrat Bill Dauphin has been elected to the Vernon Town Council during a special election held Tuesday. The Registrar of Voters said Dauphin won by over 100 votes after tying with Republican candidate Bill Campbell during a recount of votes cast in the general election. Dauphin received 1,767 votes and Campbell received 1,633 votes, according to the Registrar of Voters….
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Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, ruling that private plaintiffs can't sue
A divided federal appeals court on Monday ruled that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, a decision that contradicts decades of precedent and could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.
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Special election to be held after Vernon recount results in tied vote
A special election will be held in Vernon after two candidates vying for the 12th seat on the Town Council had tied votes. The Vernon Registrar of Voters conducted a recount of Tuesday’s election results after two votes divided candidates Bill Dauphin and Bill Campbell. Both candidates received 2,693 votes, respectively. That recount resulted in a tie, according to town…
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Secretary of the State kicks off National Voter Registration Day
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas is encouraging voters, including young voters, to register to take part in elections as she kicks off National Voter Registration Day.
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Alabama Republicans reject call for 2nd majority Black district, despite Supreme Court ruling
Alabama Republicans have rejected proposals to create a second majority Black voting district, despite an order from the U.S. Supreme Court to redraw congressional district boundaries.
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Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost power of Black voters
The Supreme Court has lifted its hold on a Louisiana case that could force the state to redraw congressional districts to boost Black voting power.
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Supreme Court strikes down Alabama's congressional map in win for Black voters
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, ordering the creation of a second district with a large Black population.
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GOP unveils program to get Republicans voting early: ‘Change the culture'
Conservatives have called for the party to emphasize early voting after a disappointing 2022 midterms and a years-long campaign from Trump and his allies to cast doubt on the system.