DOJ tells 29 states, D.C. to preserve 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent litigation-hold letters to 29 states and D.C. as it seeks detailed voter data, but the demands do not yet grant access.
Voting Rules
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Mail-ballot rules remain state by state as court fight continues
A two-week federal court block has paused the administration’s mail-ballot plan, but voters should continue following current state and local rules.
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Federal judge blocks Ohio BMV proof-of-citizenship voting rule
A federal judge temporarily blocked Ohio from requiring citizenship documents before offering voter registration at BMV offices ahead of the October 5 deadline.
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What the Supreme Court’s Mississippi Mail-Ballot Ruling Means
The Supreme Court upheld Mississippi’s five-business-day grace period for eligible absentee ballots, but states still set their own mail-voting deadlines.
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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Revive Mail-Voting Order
The Justice Department wants the Supreme Court to lift lower-court blocks on a voting executive order before officials prepare for the 2026 midterms.
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North Carolina Senate advances HB 958; final vote remains ahead
North Carolina HB 958 passed a Senate committee on July 28 after a substitute and amendment, but it is not law. A Senate floor vote remains ahead.
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Trump Urges Senate to Cancel August Recess Over Stalled SAVE America Act
Trump is pressing Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington over the SAVE America Act, but no Senate calendar change or new voting rule is in effect.
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South Carolina Agreement Speeds Overseas Ballots for August Primary
A Justice Department agreement gives eligible military and overseas voters more time to receive ballots for South Carolina’s August 11 Senate primary.
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Wisconsin lawsuit tests guidance on replacing returned absentee ballots
Three Wisconsin voters are challenging guidance that blocks most replacement of returned absentee ballots after candidates leave the primary race.
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DHS/FEMA election-security grant conditions: SAVE checks & 20% holdback
FY 2026 DHS/FEMA HSGP election-security rules require SAVE citizenship checks, 5% manual audits, paper-ballot steps—and a 20% FEMA holdback tied to compliance proof.
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Judge quashes DOJ subpoena for Fulton election workers’ personal contact info
A federal judge quashed a DOJ grand jury subpoena seeking Fulton County election workers’ names and personal contact information—sparking nationwide privacy stakes.