Minneapolis schedules public voting-system tests before Aug. 11 state primary
Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services will conduct public tests of systems used to tabulate polling-place and absentee ballots before the Aug. 11 Minnesota State Primary.
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Maryland approves voting-system contract worth up to $109.4 million for 2028
Maryland approved a statewide voting-system contract with a five-year base value of $84,909,900.53. Optional renewals could raise the contract’s maximum value to $109,381,984.13 as officials prepare for the 2028 presidential election.
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Trump removes the last EAC commissioners days before 2026 midterms
On July 9, 2026, Trump removed the last confirmed Election Assistance Commission members, leaving the EAC commissioner-free as states prepare for 2026.
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Election security bill S.4849 would send $10 billion via EAC grants
S.4849, the State and Local Election Security Act of 2026, would authorize $10B through EAC grants—aiming for quicker local election security upgrades.