Registrar outlines redistricting changes, polling‑place relocations and absentee‑mail notifications ahead of May primary The registrar told the commission about redrawn polling districts and multiple polling‑place moves in Bethlehem, Easton and Freemansburg, confirmed seven county drop boxes remain in place, and said 67,523 permanent absentee/mail‑in letters were mailed Jan. 24 with staff processing roughly 11,000 paper returns now.

Major changes are coming to polling places and election procedures in Northampton County—are you prepared for the May primary?

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#NorthamptonCounty #PA #VoterEngagement #ElectionAdministration #CitizenPortal #NorthamptonCountyElections #RedistrictingUpdates

Top Democrats, voting rights experts slam Trump's draft illegal order to seize control of voting "This is unconstitutional and insane," said Norm Eisen, the executive chair of State Democracy Defenders Fund and a former Obama administration official.

Lawmakers, election‑law experts, and voting‑system authorities warn that a draft emergency executive order would violate the Constitution and trigger immediate legal challenges #Trump #ElectionAdministration #Federalism #VotingRights #DemocracyDocket

The Trump Administration Has No Legal Authority To Invoke National Security and Take Over Elections As long recognized by courts, the U.S. Constitution gives primary authority to states to set the rules for elections, with no role for presidents.

Legal analysis warns that invoking a national emergency to federalize U.S. election administration would conflict with constitutional authority assigning election governance to states and Congress. #Trump #ElectionSecurity #Federalism #ElectionAdministration #CenterForAmericanProgress

Draft executive order creates a White House Office of Federal Election Security to coordinate voter verification, ballot procedures, and national election administration across federal agencies and state systems. #Trump #ElectionSecurity #Federalism #ElectionAdministration #DemocracyDocket

Draft executive order proposes federal restrictions on absentee and mail‑in voting for federal elections, narrowing eligibility and standardizing ballot‑issuance procedures nationwide #Trump #ElectionSecurity #Federalism #ElectionAdministration #DemocracyDocket

Draft executive order mandates nationwide hand‑marked paper ballots and precinct‑level hand counting for federal elections, replacing electronic tabulation and possibly extending vote‑count and certification timelines. #Trump #ElectionSecurity #Federalism #ElectionAdministration #DemocracyDocket

Pinal County approves ASU undergraduate elections fellowship, Recorder outlines 2026 election dates The board unanimously approved an agreement with Arizona State University to host undergraduate election‑administration fellows; County Recorder Dana Lewis also briefed the board on 2026 election dates, voter‑mail timelines, and outreach activities.

Pinal County is gearing up for the 2026 elections with a groundbreaking partnership that will bring ASU undergraduate fellows into the elections department!

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#PinalCounty #AZ #CivicParticipation #ElectionAdministration #CitizenPortal #VoterEducation #PinalCountyElections

Elections committee advances bill to repeal mail-only ballot law The Committee on Elections voted to pass House Bill 2503 favorably, a measure that would repeal the statute governing 'mail-only' elections and make conforming changes to related statutes; minority members recorded dissent and expressed concern about justification and future election options.

Kansas is on the brink of a major election shift as a controversial bill to repeal mail-only ballots passes out of committee, sparking fierce debate about the future of voting innovation.

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#KS #CivicAccountability #ElectionAdministration #CitizenPortal #VoterRollAccuracy

Senate Judiciary Committee advances a slate of election, criminal‑justice and family‑law bills The Arizona Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee advanced a mix of bills on Feb. 17, 2026 — including measures on election equipment timekeeping, county blight assessments, special‑election‑board conduct, probation reform and a contentious measure criminalizing warnings of imminent arrests — while rejecting others such as a kratom narcotics reclassification.

The Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee just advanced a controversial slate of bills that could reshape voting, criminal justice, and family law—sparking heated debates among officials and activists alike.

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#AZ #ElectionAdministration #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety

Ohio Republicans propose resolution to reaffirm state control over election rules Representative Fisher presented HCR 19 asking the state's congressional delegation to affirm states' authority over election administration and campaign‑finance rules; sponsors say the resolution reasserts federalism rather than rejecting all federal election standards.

Ohio's House is pushing a bold resolution to reclaim state control over elections and campaign finance, igniting a debate on federalism and local governance.

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#OH #ElectionAdministration #CitizenPortal #CampaignFinance #FederalismReform

Secretary of State and county officials back omnibus election‑cleanup bill LB1075 LB1075, the annual election law cleanup, would adjust curing deadlines for voter ID, codify precinct size rules, protect personally identifying information, and add village quorum provisions; county election officials and municipal associations supported the changes while noting some drafting fixes remain.

Nebraska's LB1075 is poised to streamline election processes and protect voter privacy, addressing key concerns raised by county officials and municipal associations alike.

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#NE #CivicAccountability #ElectionAdministration #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety

Clerk Katharine E. Clark has officially received her national CERA (Certified Elections/Registration Administrator) certification — the highest professional credential in election administration.

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Nebraska bill would let residents in cities' ETJs vote in municipal elections; sponsors call it remedy for 'taxation without representation' LB 951 would let people who live in extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) vote in the municipal elections of the city that regulates land use and development in those areas. Supporters framed it as correcting a representational gap; opponents warned it could create representation without taxation and complex election-administration challenges.

A Nebraska bill aims to give residents in extraterritorial jurisdictions a vote in municipal elections, challenging the notion of "taxation without representation" that affects thousands.

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#NE #TaxationWithoutRepresentation #ElectionAdministration #DemocraticParticipation

Staff presents consent items including Northern Riverwalk amendment and renewal of workers’ comp administrator Staff presented a broad consent package covering development agreements, contract amendments including a $1,331,895 amendment for McGiffer and Associates for Riverwalk phase 2, renewal of the city's workers’ compensation administrator for $540,726.89, multiple equipment purchases, and an upcoming special municipal election-related set of items.

Tuscaloosa's council is set to tackle key agenda items, including a major amendment for the Northern Riverwalk project and a renewal of the workers' comp administrator—what else is on the table?

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#TuscaloosaCityTuscaloosaCounty #AL #EconomicDevelopment #ElectionAdministration

Elections staff report equipment checks and payroll fixes; court warns of capacity needs for paper-ballot primary Elections staff reported an isolated equipment issue at a Glen Heights polling location (possible overheating caused by continuous operation) and said payroll processes have improved after adopting ADP; commissioners discussed the Republican Party's interest in paper ballots for a primary and warned that separate paper-ballot administration would require many more temporary workers and higher costs.

Elections staff are tackling equipment issues and payroll improvements while preparing for a potential paper-ballot primary that could double staffing needs—are we ready for the challenge?

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#DallasCounty #TX #DallasCountyElections #VotingProcesses #ElectionAdministration

Hey #polisky & #electionadministration folks: the Journal of Election Administration Research and Practice is now on Blue Sky!

Give us a follow--and while you're at it, check out the new special issue on funding elections. Lots of good stuff for practitioners & academics alike.

The 1st ballots of 2026 went out today in NC, but we won’t know the final word on early voting sites until tomorrow. #ncpol #electionadministration

Details @ 🔗 ⬇️

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Public commenters raise election administration concerns, warrant records and benefits disputes while board approves consent agenda At the Jan. 6 meeting, residents raised issues about VoteCal procedures and AB 1249 implementation, alleged missing warrant records and a CalWORKs/EBT dispute; the board approved the consent agenda and adjourned to closed session.

Residents of Kern County are raising urgent concerns over election procedures and missing warrant records during a recent board meeting, shaking the very foundations of local governance.

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#KernCounty #CA #KernCountyElections #VoterEngagement #ElectionAdministration #CitizenPortal

Ellis County approves culvert contracts, vehicle leases, software renewal and joint primary resolution At its regular meeting, the Ellis County Commissioners Court awarded culvert contracts, approved a vehicle lease and a $111,818.38 IT subscription renewal, authorized an RFP for Veterans Treatment Court services, approved a joint primary services resolution and cast 164 votes each for two appraisal district nominees.

Ellis County takes major steps forward by approving vital contracts, vehicle leases, and a joint primary election resolution that will enhance community services and reduce costs!

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#EllisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #ElectionAdministration #PublicInfrastructure #EllisCountyVeterans

County clerk says office faces FY25 shortfall; committee members criticize lack of formal budget and litigation costs The county clerk told the Finance Committee the office cannot finish FY25 on the funds appropriated and projected larger unfunded needs for 2026; multiple board members criticized the clerk for failing to submit a formal budget, alleged improper spending and cited ongoing litigation that has cost the county at least $161,500.

The DuPage County Clerk's office is facing a staggering $300,000 shortfall for FY25, raising alarms about the potential impact on upcoming elections and operations amid growing litigation costs.

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#DuPageCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #ElectionAdministration #BudgetaryTransparency

City clerk and legislative department outline 2026 priorities: elections, records and a new research division The legislative department presented the mayor's recommended 2026 budget covering the City Council, Office of City Clerk and a transferred Legislative Research & Oversight division; priorities include one‑time election funding, records modernization, a new data portal and reestablishing appointed boards and commissions.

Minneapolis is gearing up for an exciting 2026 with a budget proposal that emphasizes election funding, records modernization, and the launch of a new data portal!

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#MinneapolisCityHennepinCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #ElectionAdministration #DataGovernance #MinneapolisCityCouncil

Governor signs bill allowing separate registrar; Kern supervisors begin transition work and 'receive and file' update After Governor Newsom signed SB 858 allowing counties to create a separately appointed registrar of voters, Kern County staff told the board they will prepare job descriptions, ordinances and a recruitment plan; the board received and filed the update.

Kern County is taking a significant step towards election integrity by preparing to establish a standalone Department of Elections following Governor Newsom's recent bill signing.

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#KernCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #ElectionAdministration #CivicAccountability #GovernmentReform

Great read from @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social on Substack about AI and #ElectionAdministration and Mike's recent #ElectionScienceOfficeHours webinar/podcast with @microsoft.com's Matt Masterson. Read this essay and subscribe at the link below:

Here's the latest from @caltechlcssp.bsky.social Co-Director @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social on his #ElectionScienceFieldNotes Substack:

"Can AI Improve #ElectionAdministration? Excerpts from my recent conversation with Matt Masterson"

electionscience.substack.com/p/can-ai-imp... | @caltech.edu

Hays County Court Debates Budget Cuts and Election Officer Salaries Commissioners discuss funding challenges and proposed salary increases for election and law enforcement officers.

Hays County's upcoming elections could reshape the community with 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot and new fees for squatter removals—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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#HaysCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #HaysCountyElections #PublicSafety #ElectionAdministration

Brookings County Officials Discuss Election Protocols and Voter Turnout Trends County officials analyze election protocols, highlighting voter turnout disparities between June and November.

Brookings officials are raising alarms over new election guidelines that could drastically affect voter turnout—especially with a June election on the horizon!

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#BrookingsBrookingsCounty #SD #CivicEngagement #CitizenPortal #ElectionAdministration #BrookingsElections

Stephen Richer explained how Alex Jones encouraged armed people to show up where Arizona was tabulating votes in 2020: soundcloud.com/profciara/de... #electionadministration #electionworkers #violence #beans

Registration Recovery Project (RRP) analysis for Aug. 26.
🗳️There are ~20,950 fewer people on the RRP than there were on July 17
🗳️ ~40 people have been added to the list
🗳️ ~840 people have dropped off of the voter reg. list altogether

#ncpol #electionadministration

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Democracy & Destiny EP 10 with Stephen Richer WBAI Version In this episode ProfCiara talks to Stephen Richer the former head of elections in Maricopa County Arizona. Mr. Richer ran elections in Arizona's biggest county in 2020. A lifelong Republican, Richer

Here's the latest episode of "Democracy & Destiny" where I talk about the violence and threats of violence election workers in the USA face: soundcloud.com/profciara/de... #electionlaw #electionadministration #electionworkers #beans #blacksky #arizona 🗳️⚖️

Registration Recovery Project (RRP) 🤏update for Aug 14
🗳️ 680 people cured yesterday
🗳️ 82,999 people remain
🗳️ for longer analysis from Monday, see www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-a...

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