Voting in Alaska will look different amid pandemic
Voting in Alaska will look a bit different amid the coronavirus pandemic, with sanitizing and masking stations expected at polling sites and markings to promote social distancing during Tuesday’s primary.
Arizona Secretary of State asking for investigation amid mounting controversy over USPS and mail-in ballots
Arizona's top election official is asking the Attorney General's Office to investigate whether recent actions by the United States Postal Service, as well as statements by President Trump, amount to electoral interference.
Judge boots surprise medical billing initiative from Arizona ballot
A citizen's initiative that would have banned surprise medical billing and ban discrimination based on pre-existing medical conditions by insurers has been blocked from appearing on the November ballot.
Mitt Romney speaks out against politicians attacking mail-in voting
Sen. Mitt Romney says politicians attacking the vote by mail system are threatening global democracy.
USPS warns 46 states, DC about election mail delays that could affect whether ballots get counted
The U.S. Postal Service has sent letters to 46 states, warning it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November election will arrive in time to be counted.
Major US postal workers union endorses Biden for president
A major union representing U.S. postal workers endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, a move that comes after President Donald Trump acknowledged he was starving the postal service of money in order to make it more difficult to vote by mail in November’s election.
New Jersey to mail all voters ballots for Nov. election, still offer in-person option
The governor was discussing the changes made by the state during their postponed and nearly all-mail primary on July 7 and announced they would be expanding on that model for the general election.
The Electoral College: How does it work? Why do we have it? Could it ever change? Here’s what you need know
The Electoral College is a centuries-old body that elects the president of the United States. But why do we use this method? And how likely are we to change it?
Democrats tested in first party convention of the COVID-19 pandemic era
The Democratic National Convention, which formally begins Monday, is not a convention in the traditional sense. There will be no physical gathering place, no cheering audience, no balloons.
Top US election officials say mail-in voting doesn’t lead to widespread voter fraud
Documented incidents of voter fraud in U.S. elections are rare, experts say.
Virginia mayor urged to resign after making Aunt Jemima comment about Biden picking Harris
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
Trump requests mail-in ballots for Florida primary despite weeks of criticism
Following repeated claims that mail-in voting was vulnerable to fraud, Trump changed his mind about the practice last week, at least in Florida.
Dodger Stadium to serve as presidential voting center
Dodger Stadium will serve as a vote center for the presidential election in November, making the Dodgers the first Major League Baseball team to make their venue available for voting.
Voting rights groups in Arizona aim for 1 million voters to oust Trump
Voting rights groups in Arizona are banding together with a big goal to get people to vote against President Trump in November.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Biden calls for nationwide COVID-19 mask mandate
Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months.
Trump opposes funding to USPS, acknowledging impact on mail-in voting
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
President Trump launches attacks against Kamala Harris
Trump has repeatedly called Kamala Harris “nasty” and has leaned into appeals that appear stuck in a fictionalized version of the 1950s.
Republicans ramp up effort to monitor voting after restrictions eased
The GOP is recruiting 50,000 monitors, typically party activists and specially appointed volunteers, across 15 battleground states to keep a close watch on who casts ballots.
Joe Biden and his VP pick, Senator Kamala Harris, make first appearance as runnning mates
The final piece to the 2020 election puzzle was set in place as Joe Biden selected his vice presidential candidate. They made their debut the very next day on Aug. 12. Madeleine Rivera reports from Delaware.