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Federal judge orders arrest of True the Vote founders behind bogus voter fraud claims

US Marshals detain group’s founders in latest turn in sprawling election conspiracy theory case

The Independent UK

Feds concerned about armed people at Arizona ballot boxes

The Justice Department says reports of people watching ballot boxes in Arizona, sometimes armed or wearing ballistic vests, raise serious concerns about voter intimidation as it stepped into a lawsuit over the monitoring

The Independent UK

Why inflation will likely stay sky-high regardless of which party wins the midterms

Soaring inflation is the top issue for a lot of voters heading into the midterms, with most saying Republicans would do a better job of handling the problem.

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Millions of early votes have been cast. How do the numbers compare to past elections?

WASHINGTON — With less than two weeks to go before the midterm elections, millions of voters across the country have already cast their ballots.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

How to vote in the midterm elections

When is early voting? Where is my polling place? How can I check if I’m registered to vote?

The Independent UK

After voter fraud arrests, Florida issues new forms that could bolster future cases

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A week after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the arrests of 20 people for alleged voter fraud, his administration quietly made a change that some say could help the state go after more people.

Tribune News Service

A Trump-endorsed Republican could end up running New York. Inside the wild rise of Lee Zeldin

Lee Zeldin voted to overturn the 2020 election results, supports anti-abortion legislation and would fire a recently elected district attorney in deep-blue New York City. Polls show a tight race against Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, Alex Woodward reports

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GOP seizes on voter hesitancy to attack EVs as costly to US

Many Republican candidates are seeking to capitalize on Americans’ precarious financial situations heading into next week’s midterm elections to vilify a key component of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda: electric vehicles

The Independent UK

Netanyahu Pushes Comeback Bid in Tight Israeli Election Race

Israelis vote for the fifth time in four years on Tuesday in an election in which former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comeback bid may depend on a far-right party whose leaders call for those deemed disloyal to Israel to be expelled. Voter exasperation at the deadlock may hurt turnout but…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Floridians with past convictions wary of voting after wave of arrests

ORLANDO, Fla. — The upcoming 2022 midterm election brings a feeling of unease to Debra Bennett-Austin.

Orlando Sentinel

Poll workers train for conflict: 'A little nervous? I am.'

America is getting ready to vote in the midterm election, and poll workers around the country are bracing for possible conflict in an era of polarization and misinformation

The Independent UK

Lula triumphs over far-right incumbent Bolsonaro in stunning comeback – as it happened

This blog is now closed. You can read our full story on the election results here:

The Guardian - AU

Brazil highway police blockades fan voter-suppression fears

Widespread allegations of illegal roadblocks by Brazil's Federal Highway Police (PRF) in the poor northeast of Brazil sparked fears of potential vote suppression that could benefit far-right President Jair Bolsonaro in Sunday's tense runoff election.

Reuters

Buying guns in Oregon could become more difficult if voters pass ballot measure

The ballot measure would require people who want to buy a gun to pay a fee, take a safety course, submit fingerprints and pass a background check to obtain a permit.

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The Guardian - US

Can Obama magic charm Democrats to the polls in crucial midterms?

The ex-president remains his party’s rock star and is touring key states to fire up voters – but his midterms record is far from flawless

Tribune News Service

Florida Republicans register 9 new voters for every 1 new Democrat in months leading to midterms

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Prospects for Republicans in Florida are shining brighter than ever as Democrats face difficult-to-overcome numbers.

The Independent UK

Biden votes early in Delaware for November midterms

President Joe Biden has cast his midterm ballot, accompanied by one of his granddaughters, a first-time voter

WEKU

Group can monitor Arizona ballot drop boxes, a U.S. judge has ruled

Law enforcement has been alarmed by reports of people, including some who were masked and armed, watching 24-hour ballot boxes in Maricopa County and rural Yavapai County as midterm elections near.

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Chicago Tribune

Federal lawsuit threatens validity of potentially tens of thousands of Illinois mail-in, military ballots

CHICAGO — A pending federal lawsuit, brought by a downstate Republican congressman and two GOP officials, could invalidate potentially tens of thousands of mailed general election ballots that are cast by Illinois voters, including military members serving overseas, and postmarked on or before this coming Election Day but received by…

Reason

Right to Videorecord in Public Places Includes Right to Videorecord Voters at Dropboxes

An interesting echo, I think, of NAACP v. Claiborne Hardware (1982).

The Texas Tribune

No, Texas voting machines aren’t switching your votes

Sensitive touch screens aren’t always user friendly and make it easy for voters to accidentally select the wrong candidate. Voters should carefully review their ballots before submitting them.

Reason

New Poll Shows Cratering Support for Total Abortion Bans Among Republicans

New data from the Public Religion Research Institute show a dramatic decline in Republican support for making abortion illegal in all cases. How this will effect voter behavior remains to be seen.

Salon

GOP already sowing chaos at the polls

"Voters deserve better than this when they exercise their constitutional right at the polls," said one watchdog

The Independent UK

Federal judge merges Arizona drop box cases, weighs decision

A federal judge in Arizona has merged two cases alleging voter intimidation at outdoor ballot boxes as he weighs a decision expected later Friday over whether to ban groups from monitoring the sites, taking photos and videos and following voters

The Independent UK

What happens if a ballot is damaged or improperly marked?

Election workers reconstruct or “duplicate” ballots that are damaged or improperly marked

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