Local Elections

Stacey Abrams' Voting Rights Group Will Air Super Bowl Ad

The former Georgia gubernatorial candidate appears in the ad, advocating for changes to Georgia's voting system.
By Bill Barrow, AP

There’s “An Extraordinary Groundswell Of Support” To Make Voting Easier For Americans

State lawmakers across the country have introduced at least 230 voting rights bills since the November election.
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Washington Bans Semiautomatic Assault Rifle Sales To Anyone Under 21

The new law is part of a sweeping gun-control initiative passed in November.
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Michigan Republicans Approve Bills Throwing Up Obstacles To Voting

Michigan lawmakers want to tweak voting reforms and make it more difficult to get a measure on the ballot.
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New York's Horrific Voting Laws Might Actually Get Changed

Now that Democrats have complete control over the state government, they say they will swiftly push changes to the state's restrictive voting laws.
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Utah Joins More Than 30 States That Have Legalized Medical Marijuana

The Utah Medical Cannabis Act was signed into law after lawmakers changed a bill approved by voters.
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Election Fraud Hearing Could Change Outcome Of North Carolina Vote

The Republican candidate leads his opponent by 905 votes.
By Gary D. Robertson, AP

In Fiery Speech, Stacey Abrams Promises 'Every Single Vote' Will Be Counted

The Georgia gubernatorial candidate isn't giving up the fight just yet.
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Voters Report Issues Casting Ballots Across The Country

Long lines, locked buildings and broken machines are among the issues troubling voters.
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Opinion | This Election's Greatest Wave Could Come Down-Ballot. Way Down-Ballot.

It's local elections where the progressive wave is strongest.
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