GOP tensions rise as Arizona Senate votes down more election bills
Among the bills killed were measures that would have created new criminal charges for a variety of missteps by election workers and contractors; created new rights for election observers, including the right to question election officials during counting; set new requirements for post-election audits and recordkeeping; required a unique serial number on each ballot.
Among the bills killed were measures that would have created new criminal charges for a variety of missteps by election workers and contractors; created new rights for election observers, including the right to question election officials during counting; set new requirements for post-election audits and recordkeeping; required a unique serial number on each ballot.
Arizona Senate votes down bill to audit every election
The bill would have essentially made the Senate Republicans’ 2020 election review a permanent fixture following elections but would have put it in the hands of a respected government agency.
The bill would have essentially made the Senate Republicans’ 2020 election review a permanent fixture following elections but would have put it in the hands of a respected government agency.
Senate OKs several election law changes, but 3 fail
The rejection of the three bills is a sign that many of dozens of Republican-sponsored election law changes set for Senate votes in the coming days are likely to face trouble getting past at least one GOP senator.
The rejection of the three bills is a sign that many of dozens of Republican-sponsored election law changes set for Senate votes in the coming days are likely to face trouble getting past at least one GOP senator.
Former Arizona Cardinals QB among 7 running for Tempe City Council
The election takes place on March 8. A runoff election would be held in May, if needed.
The election takes place on March 8. A runoff election would be held in May, if needed.
GOP-led Arizona State Senate committee advances bill that mandates hand-counting for all ballots
An Arizona State Senate committee had advanced a bill that will require every single ballot cast in the state's elections be counted by hand.
An Arizona State Senate committee had advanced a bill that will require every single ballot cast in the state's elections be counted by hand.
Trump turns to endorsements in several high-profile midterm contests
Former President Donald Trump remains a popular figure with the GOP as he considers another bid for the White House. Trump is flexing the power of his endorsement in several high-profile midterm contests.
Former President Donald Trump remains a popular figure with the GOP as he considers another bid for the White House. Trump is flexing the power of his endorsement in several high-profile midterm contests.
Arizona ballot initiative aims to protect voting rights
The new initiative, called Arizonans for Fair Elections, would roll back recent changes approved by Republican lawmakers to voting and initiative laws.
The new initiative, called Arizonans for Fair Elections, would roll back recent changes approved by Republican lawmakers to voting and initiative laws.
Arizona panel votes to require excuse for early voting
The measure aims to steer most voters toward in-person balloting on Election Day, a method used by just 10% of voters in 2020.
The measure aims to steer most voters toward in-person balloting on Election Day, a method used by just 10% of voters in 2020.
Tennessee BLM founder sentenced to 6 years in prison for illegally voting
A Black Lives Matter chapter founder in Tennessee was sentenced to six years in prison for illegally registering to vote while serving probation.
A Black Lives Matter chapter founder in Tennessee was sentenced to six years in prison for illegally registering to vote while serving probation.
GOP bill would require some Arizona early voters to show ID
The measure is one of dozens of bills that would overhaul the way votes are cast and counted in Arizona after former President Donald Trump and his allies falsely claimed that he lost in Arizona because of fraud.
The measure is one of dozens of bills that would overhaul the way votes are cast and counted in Arizona after former President Donald Trump and his allies falsely claimed that he lost in Arizona because of fraud.
Republican candidates urge Michigan poll workers to bring guns, unplug machines if they suspect voter fraud
Ryan Kelley, who is running for governor of Michigan, and Mike Detmer, who is running for the state senate, encouraged potential poll workers to unplug machines and bring guns to the polls.
Ryan Kelley, who is running for governor of Michigan, and Mike Detmer, who is running for the state senate, encouraged potential poll workers to unplug machines and bring guns to the polls.
Biden visits collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh, touts new infrastructure law
President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.
President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.
Arizona GOP election rules advance, include releasing ballot images
The Arizona Senate Government Committee advanced seven election bills in its first meeting since the conclusion of the Senate’s unprecedented ballot review last year.
The Arizona Senate Government Committee advanced seven election bills in its first meeting since the conclusion of the Senate’s unprecedented ballot review last year.
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly says he will support proposed filibuster changes
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said last week that she will not vote to weaken the Senate's 60-vote filibuster threshold, bucking her party leaders yet again and dealing a major blow to Democrats' election reform effort.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said last week that she will not vote to weaken the Senate's 60-vote filibuster threshold, bucking her party leaders yet again and dealing a major blow to Democrats' election reform effort.
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema faces mounting criticism from Democrats over filibuster stance
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is facing mounting pressure and criticism from Democrats over her support of the Senate filibuster. The filibuster is seen as an obstacle to the Democrat's voting rights bill.
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is facing mounting pressure and criticism from Democrats over her support of the Senate filibuster. The filibuster is seen as an obstacle to the Democrat's voting rights bill.
Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
DC area marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with march for peace
The family of Martin Luther King, Jr. led a march for peace through the nation's capital in remembrance of the slain civil rights leader.
The family of Martin Luther King, Jr. led a march for peace through the nation's capital in remembrance of the slain civil rights leader.
Sinema doubles down on filibuster support, dealing likely fatal blow to Dems' election bills
The comments, which match Sinema's long-held stance on the filibuster, are effectively the final nail in the coffin of Democrats' longshot effort to pass two elections bills over unified Senate GOP opposition.
The comments, which match Sinema's long-held stance on the filibuster, are effectively the final nail in the coffin of Democrats' longshot effort to pass two elections bills over unified Senate GOP opposition.
Biden, Harris visit Atlanta to push for voting reform bill
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote. But some civil rights activists, uninterested in another speech, don’t want to hear it.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote. But some civil rights activists, uninterested in another speech, don’t want to hear it.
What is the filibuster? Senate rules and calls for change explained
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”