Tag: voting
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Penn Students and Philadelphia Voters Cast Ballots on Election Day 2026
Philadelphia residents voted for governor, lieutenant governor, charter amendments and congressional and state legislative seats on Election Day, with many first-year Penn students casting their first-ever ballots at College Houses.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyEducationElectionMedical ScienceGeneral Politics University of PennsylvaniaElection DayPhiladelphiavotingCharlie JohnsonGLP-1 medicationsAlex Pfister
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White House Tells Voters in Line at Poll Close They Can Still Vote as Midterms End
The message, sent as polls closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, also directs mail-ballot holders to official drop boxes and points voters to 2-1-1 for rides and assistance.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseSocial IssuesFederal Government 2026 midterm electionsvotingpolling placesmail ballotsvoter intimidationElection DayThe White Housevoter identificationmidterm electionsearly votingvoter ID
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Spanberger Urges Virginians to Vote on Election Day
Governor Abigail Spanberger marked Election Day by urging eligible Virginians to vote, highlighting three proposed constitutional amendments on reproductive freedoms, marriage equality and voting rights.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementElectionState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Election DayAbigail SpanbergerVirginiaVirginia Constitutionsame day registrationvotingconstitutional amendmentsReston
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Governor Kay Ivey to Cast Final Vote as Governor in Tuesday's General Election
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will vote at the Cleveland Avenue Branch YMCA in Montgomery at about 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time on Tuesday, the last time she votes while serving as governor.
Politics and GovernmentElectionState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Kay IveyGeneral ElectionAlabamaMontgomeryVotingCleveland Avenue Branch YMCAGina MaiolaAlabama Governor's Office
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Mayor Bass Blasts Trump Supreme Court Filing on Eve of Election Day
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass accused Donald Trump of trying to scare voters into staying home after his administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in California's election process.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementElectionGeneral PoliticsLegalDemocratic Party Karen BassDonald TrumpSupreme CourtCalifornia electionElection DayLos AngelesvotingLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Marks Eve of Election Day With Inspirational Playlist
Sierra Club is reporting it released an election-themed playlist of songs meant to inspire hope, saying music has long served as a tool for movement-building ahead of Election Day.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentMediaElectionClimate ChangeSocial Issues Sierra ClubElection Dayplaylistenvironmental movementSierra Club Foundationvotingactivism
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Penn Research Links Voting to Lower Mortality Risk in Older Adults
Ahead of Election Day, Penn Today revisits research showing voting is tied to reduced mortality risk in older adults, with researcher Femida Handy calling the findings key to boosting turnout.
HealthEducationScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceSocial IssuesElection University of PennsylvaniaVotingMortality RiskOlder AdultsFemida HandyVoter TurnoutPublic Health
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Governor Ivey Urges Alabamians to Vote in November 3 General Election
Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabamians to vote in the November 3 General Election, with statewide offices, a U.S. Senate seat, every legislative seat and four constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsCongress Kay IveyAlabamaGeneral ElectionVotingAlabama LegislatureUnited States SenateConstitutional AmendmentsAlabama Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: Trump and Vance Close Republican Convention With Appeal for GOP Votes
NPR reports President Trump touted his "Trump dividend" in his Republican convention closing speech, while Vice President Vance urged voters to back Republicans even when they disagree.
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times reports on Proposition 5 to reform California's recall elections
L.A. Times Politics reports on Proposition 5, a ballot measure aimed at reforming California's costly and flawed gubernatorial recall system by ensuring a replacement governor has majority support.
Politics and GovernmentBusiness CaliforniaProposition 5Recall electionGavin NewsomElection reformState politicsVotingL.A. Times Politics
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Governor Ivey Urges Alabamians to Vote in Special Congressional Primary
Governor Kay Ivey encourages voters in Alabama's 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th congressional districts to participate in the Special Congressional Primary Election on August 11, 2026, emphasizing civic duty and ensuring state representation in Washington.
Politics and GovernmentUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionCongress AlabamaGovernor Kay IveySpecial ElectionCongressional DistrictsPrimary ElectionVotingAugust 11Alabama Governor's Office
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Fairfax County Prepares for Primary Election Day
Fairfax County prepares for Primary Election Day on August 4, with polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters should check their ballots and can return mail-in votes at drop boxes.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationElectionState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Fairfax CountyPrimary ElectionVotingPollsMail-in BallotsSusan TimonerAffordable HousingFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Connecticut Begins Seven Days of Early Voting for State Primary
Connecticut's state primary early voting period starts today, August 3, 2026, offering seven days of in-person voting through August 9. Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz encourage participation, reminding voters to check locations and party affiliation rules for the August…
Politics and GovernmentUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElection ConnecticutEarly VotingState PrimaryNed LamontSusan BysiewiczVotingElectionsConnecticut Governors Office
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Fairfax County Offers Final Days for Early Voting Ahead of August 4 Primary
Fairfax County residents can vote early for the August 4 Primary Election through Saturday, August 1. Sixteen locations are open, with Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a final chance before election day.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessElectionGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax CountyEarly VotingPrimary ElectionAugust 4VirginiaVotingFairfax County GovernmentRestonVA
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Philadelphia Woman Pleads Guilty to Double Voting in 2024 Election
Miya Pack, 40, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to voting twice in the 2024 presidential election, once in New Jersey and again in Pennsylvania. She faces up to five years in prison for the offense.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionLegal Miya PackPhiladelphiaelection fraud2024 presidential electionvotingBergen CountyPennsylvaniaFBI
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Mail-In Ballot Law
NPR reports the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to five days later, a significant decision for election procedures.
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Mail-In Ballot Law
NPR is reporting the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to five days later, a decision impacting election procedures.
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Governor Ivey Urges Alabamians to Vote in June 16 Primary Runoff
Governor Kay Ivey encouraged Alabamians to participate in the June 16 Primary Runoff Election. Voters will choose leaders for the state's future, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A valid photo ID is required to cast a…
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionGeneral Politics AlabamaGovernor Kay IveyPrimary Runoff ElectionVotingElectionsGovernmentCivic EngagementAlabama Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: Texas Voters Participate in Republican Senate Runoff
USA TODAY is reporting that Texas voters are casting ballots in the closely watched Republican Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton, alongside other key races across the state.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyState GovernmentsElection TexasRepublican Senate runoffCornynPaxtonVotingPoliticsUSA TODAY
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Governor Ivey Urges Alabamians to Vote in May 19 Primary Election
Governor Kay Ivey urged Alabamians to vote in the May 19 Primary Election, highlighting civic duty. Voters will decide on constitutional offices, legislators, and two amendments. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; photo ID required.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionLegal AlabamaKay IveyPrimary ElectionVotingConstitutional AmendmentsElectionsGovernmentAlabama Governor's Office
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House Sets Busy Legislative Agenda for Wednesday, May 13
The House of Representatives will tackle a packed legislative schedule on Wednesday, May 13, with votes on bills concerning cashless bail, law enforcement support, military appropriations, and foreign policy, including U.S. forces in Iran.
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