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The Midterms Were Mostly Trouble Free – But We Have Updates From Two Places Where Things Went Wrong

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

The 2022 Midterm elections had few problems around the country, but we have two updates for communities where things DID go wrong, and for which investigations and lawsuits are proceeding.

2023 Texas Bills Propose More Restrictions, Penalties, Oversight, and an Election Police Force

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

It’s not yet January and the 2023 election and voting bills are already piling up in Texas like tumbleweeds. Many of these bills are designed to prevent voter fraud, which already is as rare in Texas as the Jackalope.

Runoff Elections Used in 10 States to Determine Party Nominees

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Yesterday, we reported on the two states which use runoffs in their elections, including Georgia, which has a U.S Senate runoff on December 6th, and Louisiana, for local elections & three ballot measures on December 10th. But did you know that runoffs are also used to determine party nominees in some states?

Finger Pointing in Harris County, Texas After Problems Apparently Disenfranchised Voters

November 27, 2022February 5, 2025

There is still a lot of finger pointing in Harris County, Texas, after widespread November 8th ballot shortages and other problems. While partisan accusations and a lawsuit have been leveled, it appears that a combination of lack of preparedness and voting machine problems were the problem, not fraud.

ADM for August 31, 2022: Entire Staff of Texas County Elections Office Resigns, Citing Threats & Harassment

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022

🎧 Listen! Today’s Links Articles: Fredricksburg Standard - Radio Post - Threats, stalking lead to election office resignationVoteBeat Texas - What brought…