Tag: voting systems
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California County Weighs Hiring Convicted Election Official Tina Peters
Shasta County's voter registrar, Clint Curtis, plans to hire convicted election official Tina Peters as an assistant registrar, sparking concerns about her influence on local elections. This move has raised eyebrows, given Peters's history of promoting unfounded claims about election integrity.
States Fortify Election Defenses as Federal Support Fades
With the sudden firing of two key Democratic commissioners, states are scrambling to rebuild their election defenses, which had previously received crucial support from federal agencies. This shake-up has significant implications for the security and integrity of the electoral process.
USPS Advances Mail-In Ballot Tracking Despite Court Challenges
The USPS is pushing forward with a plan to boost mail-in ballot security and transparency by introducing uniquely serialized barcodes that allow for individual ballot tracking. This move would enable the Postal Service to scan and monitor absentee ballots as they're sent to and from voters, providing an added layer of accountability.