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KET's late submission of videographer contracts before Election Day raises serious questions about oversight and accountability in state funding.

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KET explains retroactive videographer contracts after lawmakers question timing
Kentucky Educational Television’s finance director said the agency wanted new videographers in place before Election Day, but the contracts arrived after work began. Senator Meredith criticized the lack of advance committee review and sought steps to prevent a repeat.
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November 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Mayor Gary praised local election workers for their dedication and reminded everyone to make their voices heard at the polls tomorrow from 7AM to 8PM at Lake Superior State University!

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Mayor Gary thanks election workers, urges residents to vote
Mayor Gary thanked election and precinct workers for early-voting and absentee preparations and reminded residents that polls are open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. at the Super Precinct at Lake Superior State University.
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November 5, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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Lawrence County is seeing a record-breaking mail-ballot return rate of 89.5%, with nearly 6,000 ballots already in ahead of election day!

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Lawrence County officials report unusually high mail-ballot return ahead of election
Elections Director Tim Germani told the Board of Elections that 57,470 people are registered in the county, 6,631 mail ballots were sent and 5,940 returned (an 89.5% return rate), and that machines, supplies and judges are in place for election day.
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November 3, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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Intense debates erupted during the line-by-line review of Montgomery County's proposed budget, as crucial funding for public health, election supplies, and highway staffing hangs in the balance.

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Budget chair leads detailed line‑by‑line review; public health, elections and highway staffing draw debate
During an extended line‑by‑line review of the proposed 2027 budget the legislature debated dozens of reductions and restorations. Key disputes involved public health nursing and grant restrictions, board of elections supply and training costs, sheriff/dispatch radio equipment, and highway staffing and equipment lines.
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November 2, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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The board is gearing up for a significant $35 million referendum, but time is ticking as they face critical deadlines to get the questions on the January ballot.

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Bond counsel outlines $35 million referendum plan and ballot timing
Board's bond counsel presented a draft resolution for up to two referendum questions totaling roughly $35 million, explained county filing deadlines and authorization steps for debt statements and potential post-referendum reimbursements by bond proceeds.
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November 1, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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The county clerk reveals crucial updates on election readiness, including the potential costs for new voting tabulators and ongoing certification—are we prepared for the midterms?

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County clerk reports early voting and vendor options for recertifying tabulators
The county clerk said early voting is underway, three vendors are certified under Wisconsin rules and the county will invite certified vendors to demonstrate equipment; certification and potential equipment costs were described as ranging from roughly $3,000 to $10,000 depending on certification outcomes.
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November 1, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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Chester County is ready for the Nov. 3 election, with over 392,000 registered voters and comprehensive preparations in place to ensure a smooth voting experience!

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Chester County reports 392,304 registered voters and operations readiness ahead of Nov. 3
Director of Voter Services Michelle DiCaprio told the Board of Elections the county completed system testing, has processed more than 71,000 mail‑in/absentee applications and outlined post‑election verification steps, including computation on Nov. 6 and certification by Nov. 23.
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October 31, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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Chester County is ready for the Nov. 3 election, with over 392,000 registered voters and comprehensive preparations in place to ensure a smooth voting experience!

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Chester County reports 392,304 registered voters and operations readiness ahead of Nov. 3
Director of Voter Services Michelle DiCaprio told the Board of Elections the county completed system testing, has processed more than 71,000 mail‑in/absentee applications and outlined post‑election verification steps, including computation on Nov. 6 and certification by Nov. 23.
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October 31, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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Buncombe County is buzzing with nearly 63,400 early voters as the deadline approaches—are you ready to make your voice heard?

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Buncombe elections officials report nearly 63,400 early voters, remind public of late-stage deadlines
The Buncombe County Board of Elections reported high early turnout—nearly 63,400 ballots as of the prior day—and outlined the final early-voting and absentee processing schedule, including the Oct. 31 early-voting cutoff and the Nov. 3 7:30 p.m. absentee receipt deadline.
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October 29, 2026 at 4:51 AM
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Election Day is just around the corner, and with crucial education bills on the table, your vote could shape the future of our schools!

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Legislative liaison urges vigilance: several education bills could change in lame duck session
Legislative report from Don highlighted upcoming election logistics and several bills to watch (House Bill 3, House Bill 485, Senate Bill 34, House Bill 413); he warned that the lame-duck session could produce last-minute changes that affect district policy and operations.
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October 27, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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Iroquois County is considering a new 1.00% County School Facility Occupation Tax, but crucial details about its impact and use are missing!

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1.00% County School Facility Occupation Tax proposed for Iroquois County’s April 6, 2027 ballot
Central CUSD 4 was asked to consider Resolution 2027-3 requesting the Regional Superintendent to certify a 1.00% County School Facility Occupation Tax (CSFOT) proposition for submission to Iroquois County voters on April 6, 2027. The agenda lists the tax rate and election date but does not include projected revenues or uses.
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October 25, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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Early voting kicks off tomorrow in Montgomery County with 14 centers and same-day registration options, making it easier than ever to cast your vote!

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County provides early voting locations, drop-box options and ID guidance
County Executive Mark Elridge announced early voting begins tomorrow and runs through Thursday, Oct. 29; he listed 14 early voting centers, explained same-day registration with ID, and provided a ZIP-to-dropbox text service (text ZIP to 77788) and a county voting homepage.
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October 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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With over 234,000 registered voters and nearly 38,000 mail-in ballot applications, Northampton County is gearing up for a pivotal election—are you ready to make your voice heard?

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Registrar: 234,490 registered voters; 37,429 mail-in applications; 307 machines deployed with reserves
Registrar Chris reported 234,490 registered voters (subject to processing), 37,429 mail-in/absentee applications with party breakdowns, logic-and-accessibility testing with no issues, and a planned deployment of 307 voting machines with 12 held in reserve.
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October 24, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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DeKalb County is rolling out early voting from October 13 to 30, offering flexible hours and convenient locations to make your voice heard!

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DeKalb County to offer early voting Oct. 13–30
DeKalb County announced an early voting period from Oct. 13 through Oct. 30, with sites open weekdays 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sundays noon–6 p.m.; voters may use any convenient early voting site and are directed to dekalbvotes.com for locations and updates.
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October 23, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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Commissioners are calling out a last-minute power outage that disrupted vital county services and are demanding better communication to protect voters ahead of the upcoming election.

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Commissioners criticize short notice of county power outage, urge better public notice ahead of elections
Commissioners criticized a recent short-notice power outage that forced closures of county buildings and disrupted services, urged better advance notice and asked residents to return mail ballots or register before upcoming deadlines.
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October 22, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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Blount County's IT director updates on stable school networks, smooth ACT tests, and a major email migration for the sheriff's office—discover how technology is transforming education and elections!

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Blount County IT director says school networks stable, elections supported; plans sheriff email migration
Justin McClure, Blount County IT director, told the Technology IT Committee that county IT has taken on school network support (two high schools completed recent ACT tests without issues), is supporting early voting and election-day preparations, and plans a staged migration of the sheriff's office email to Microsoft 365.
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October 21, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Walton County has just released the early voting schedule for the crucial November 2026 midterms—are you ready to make your voice heard?

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Walton County early voting schedule, locations announced to Between council
The council relayed Walton County's early‑voting schedule for the November 2026 midterms and listed locations and hours at Felker Park (Monroe), South Walton Community Room (Social Circle) and Meridian Park (Loganville). The minutes contained and the council noted a typographical date error that was corrected.
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October 18, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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Centre County voters, a new polling location at Penn State's Technology Support Building is set for Nov. 3—are you ready for the upcoming deadlines?

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Centre County approves Penn State TSB as new polling site for Precinct 89 and reviews voter deadlines
The board approved a facility-use agreement with Penn State University to use the Technology Support Building (TSB) as the polling place for Precinct 89 for the Nov. 3 election and reviewed voter-registration totals (102,696) plus upcoming deadlines: voter registration Oct. 19 and mail-in ballot request Oct. 27.
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October 16, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Early voting in Buncombe County kicks off October 15 with 13 convenient locations, making it easier than ever to make your voice heard!

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Early voting in Buncombe County set to run Oct. 15–31; 13 sites listed
Buncombe County elections director Corinne Duncan said early voting begins Oct. 15 and runs through Oct. 31, weekdays 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with specific weekend hours and 13 locations available; same-day registration will be offered at all early-voting sites.
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October 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Crossville councilors have postponed critical water-merger negotiations until after the election, leaving residents concerned about rising utility rates and looming deadlines.

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Council defers water‑merger negotiations to December; confirms CPWA appointment
After public questions about utility rates and a lengthy staff briefing, Crossville council voted to move water‑merger discussions to December. The council confirmed Jesse Curley to the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority and endorsed continuing negotiations after the election certification.
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October 14, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Residents of River Falls are demanding transparency and action on critical issues like election integrity, PFAS contamination, and surveillance technology at the latest council meeting.

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Residents press River Falls council on election integrity, PFAS risks and surveillance cameras
During public comment, residents praised election staff and urged contingency planning, called for protections against PFAS and potential data-center pollution, and thanked police for discontinuing Flock camera use; speakers urged community involvement in future technology decisions.
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October 14, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Don't let your vote get lost in the mail—Washoe County's registrar urges residents to submit ballots early and take advantage of new voting centers!

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Registrar Andrew McDonald urges voters: 'Don't Wait Washoe' and submit mail ballots early
Washoe County Registrar Andrew McDonald urged residents to return mail ballots early, outlining logistics for supercenters, early voting sites and a twice-daily results posting plan; he said 6,600 ballots were reprinted and cautioned voters to drop ballots by Oct. 30 for USPS mailing.
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October 13, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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The Board of Elections is consolidating poll sites and gearing up for early voting as preparations ramp up for the crucial Nov. 3 election—are you ready to make your voice heard?

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BOE consolidates poll sites for Nov. 3 election and readies early voting in Geneseo
Board of Elections staff described poll-site consolidations (including Dalton into Nunda), mailed absentee ballots (1,000+ as of Oct. 2), and confirmed early voting at the Government Center Oct. 24–Nov. 1 with a thermal-printer pilot.
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October 11, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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City Clerk Casey Carl warns that a staggering 21% budget cut to the legislative department could severely undermine the city's governance and oversight capabilities.

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Clerk warns 21% reduction in legislative department could erode institutional capacity
City Clerk Casey Carl told the Budget Committee that the mayor's recommended 2027 budget would reduce the legislative department by about 21% (largely due to non‑election year funding and personnel cuts), stressing that the department supports council functions, records, LRO and elections and that cuts would have disproportionate impacts on legislative operations.
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October 10, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Minneapolis is gearing up for the 2028 elections, but officials stress that $1 million is critical for modernizing their election management systems and ensuring seamless voting operations.

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Elections staff urge investment in EMS, mail‑printing gear and mobile voting to ensure 2028 readiness
Elections Director Katie Smith told the committee the city's election management software is nearing end of life and urged funding for an upgraded EMS, automated vote‑by‑mail printing/inserting equipment, and a mobile voting trailer to preserve continuity and speed for special or short‑notice elections ahead of 2028.
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October 10, 2026 at 10:18 AM