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The Virginia House unanimously approved a historic resolution to elect new justices and judges, marking a significant step in the state's judicial process.

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House approves HJR 6005 and declares judicial nominees elected; vote tallies recorded
The House agreed to House Joint Resolution 6005 to proceed with judicial elections and later declared nominees named in House Resolutions 921–924 duly elected to state courts; the House recorded a 95‑0 agreement on HJR 6005 and a committee report reading was waived (Ayes 92, Noes 2) before officials were declared elected.
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November 9, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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Lincoln County's voter turnout hit an impressive 51.51%, surpassing the state average, but what happened to the 35 unstamped ballots that were excluded?

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Lincoln County canvasses Nov. 3 election, approves county abstract; turnout 51.51%
The Lincoln County Commission completed its statutory canvas of the Nov. 3, 2026 general election, approved the county abstract and heard that turnout was 51.51%. The auditor reported 35 unstamped ballots and two provisional ballots were excluded from the count.
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November 8, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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Richmond County has officially certified the election results, boosting the total votes to over 67,000 after counting provisional and military ballots!

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Richmond County board certifies Nov. 3, 2026 results after provisional and military ballots added
After adding 72 provisional ballots and 14 timely military absentee ballots, the Richmond County Board of Elections voted to certify the Nov. 3, 2026 general and special election results; the certification passed by voice vote.
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November 8, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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A shocking revelation from Seminole County shows how faulty data led to a voter being wrongly declared deceased, raising questions about the integrity of our election systems.

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Canvass exposes registration-merge and state-data issues, including false 'deceased' flag
Seminole County staff told the canvassing board that state and third-party data led to merged or incorrectly flagged records — including one voter flagged as deceased — and recommended accepting ballots after confirming registrations.
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November 7, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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The Seminole County Canvassing Board accepted hundreds of provisional ballots after thorough verification, ensuring every eligible vote counts in this crucial election process.

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Canvassing board accepts hundreds of provisional ballots after signature and registration checks
The Seminole County Canvassing Board reviewed provisional ballots on Nov. 5, 2026, accepting many after staff validated signatures or resolved registration merges and state-data flags. The board stressed transparency and followed duplication and tabulation protocols.
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November 7, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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The King and Queen Electoral Board is gearing up for crucial post-election reviews and deadlines that could shape the future of local governance.

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King and Queen Electoral Board asked to review 2026 election; certification due Nov. 13
The King and Queen Electoral Board is scheduled to review the 2026 General Election at its Nov. 10, 2026 meeting and notes a Risk Limiting Audit Congressional District determination on Nov. 17; the agenda also records that election certification is due Nov. 13.
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November 9, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Pennington County has officially certified its 2026 general election and is gearing up for a public post-election audit on November 24th—are you ready to see the process in action?

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Pennington County certifies 2026 election, schedules post‑election audit for Nov. 24
Pennington County commissioners certified the general election and authorized the official canvas certificate. County Auditor Sabrina Green drew precincts for a post‑election audit set for Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. and said the public may observe the audit.
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November 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Lane County is buzzing with excitement as nearly 50% of registered voters have already cast their ballots, but the clock is ticking—don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard!

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Lane County reports nearly 50% turnout as election day collections proceed
County elections staff reported 139,684 ballots returned (about 49.04% of registered voters) as of Nov. 2; 25 drop boxes open until 8 p.m. on election day and staggered reporting will continue through Nov. 25 for cured and postmarked ballots.
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November 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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A heated debate erupts in Newton Falls as a resident accuses the law director of obstructing a recall petition against Councilman Axiotis, igniting questions about the integrity of the voting process.

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Resident accuses law director of blocking recall petition; council and law director dispute accuracy of petitions
A resident urged the council to forward a recall petition for Councilman Axiotis to the board of elections, alleging the law director blocked the submission; the law director and others said the petitions had multiple inconsistent forms and were rejected for failing to meet charter requirements.
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November 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Codington County is set to conduct a transparent post-election audit on Nov. 9, allowing the public to witness the hand count of key races and precincts firsthand!

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County draws precincts for post‑election audit, schedules hand count for Nov. 9
Auditor Brenda Hanton drew races and precincts for the post‑election audit and set the hand‑count audit for Monday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. The process is open to the public and intended to verify tabulator results.
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November 7, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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Falmouth voters made their voices heard on key issues, from supporting public records transparency to opposing cannabis repeal, but what were the surprising outcomes?

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Falmouth voters back transparency, union rights and several other questions; open-primary measure fails
Ballot returns read on air: Question 1 (public records for legislature/governor offices) passed; Question 2 (public defenders’ union rights) passed; Question 3 (top-two/open primary) failed; Question 4 (election-day registration) passed; Question 8 (repeal cannabis) failed; Question 9 (gun law measures) passed.
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November 7, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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The Scott County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on an administrative audit for the contentious Nov. 3, 2026 election, but crucial details remain shrouded in mystery.

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Scott County Board asked to order administrative audit of Nov. 3 election
The Scott County Board of Supervisors was scheduled to consider a resolution ordering an administrative audit of the Nov. 3, 2026 general election; the agenda included no staff report, cost estimate, or timeline for the audit.
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November 7, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Clerical errors in absentee ballot handling won't penalize voters, as new state laws aim to protect their votes even when mistakes occur.

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Board discusses absentee and provisional handling; staff stresses not penalizing voters for worker errors
Staff showed envelopes where clerks failed to initial secrecy envelopes and said the office will rectify errors without penalizing voters. The board discussed creating SOPs and the state guidance allowing boards to count ballots when worker error, not voter action, caused the issue.
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November 7, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Election officials clarify the confusion around provisional ballots and long lines, revealing that only a few precincts faced serious issues—find out how to avoid the hassle next time!

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Officials explain provisional ballots and why some voters faced long lines
Board officials said out-of-precinct voters must use provisional ballots that require verification and that long waits affected a small number of precincts; they urged clearer voter messaging about precinct rules and encouraged public observation of canvass work.
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November 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Auditor Tamera Stewart revealed that over 4,100 absentee and over-the-counter ballots have been received, as polling locations opened to a bustling start with only minor hiccups.

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Auditor reports more than 4,100 absentee and over-the-counter ballots received
Auditor Tamera Stewart told the board that over 4,100 absentee mail-in and over-the-counter ballots had been received and that polling locations opened at 7:00 a.m. with only minor issues reported.
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November 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Montgomery County election officials revealed that while 171,000 voters showed up on Election Day, a staggering 50,000 ballots could still be on the way, raising crucial questions about the final count!

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Montgomery County officials outline interim election totals and remaining ballots
County and Board of Elections officials detailed interim turnout figures—171,000 Election Day voters, 93,000 early voters and 91,000 mail ballots returned—warned roughly 50,000 ballots could still arrive under state deadlines and urged public confidence in the canvass process.
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November 6, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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A concerned resident raises alarms over poorly positioned cameras at drop-box locations, claiming they fail to capture voters depositing their ballots.

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Public commenter says drop‑box cameras often miss voters' hands
A member of the public told commissioners that camera angles at multiple drop‑box locations face parking lots or otherwise do not clearly show a voter inserting a ballot, and urged staff to reorient cameras or rotate boxes so deposits are visible on video.
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November 6, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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A voter discovered their mail-in ballot was sent to their old congressional district weeks before election day, sparking a discussion on how such errors are corrected.

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Voter says mail ballot went to previous congressional district; board discusses remedies
A public commenter said a mailed ballot for a voter who moved was sent to an old congressional district; commissioners discussed the mailing timeline (roughly 40 days prior to election) and whether returning the ballot to the clerk could produce a corrected issuance.
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November 6, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Ohio's election spending has skyrocketed to over $1 billion, but can more ads really sway voters, or are they just tuning out the noise?

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Panelists say money matters but has limits amid ad saturation
Speakers discussed the enormous spending in Ohio races — panelists cited roughly $1 billion across contests — and said saturation and microtargeting can blunt the marginal value of more ad dollars.
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November 4, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Kentucky's State Board reveals crucial election-night reporting details and early voting stats, showing a surge in absentee ballot requests!

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State Board outlines election-night reporting plan, absentee and early-vote figures
Board staff said polls close at 6 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central, election-night reporting will be available at elect.paylive.gov, and 65,212 absentee ballots had been requested statewide as of Sunday; staff also reported early-voting totals for 2026 but the transcript's 2022 figure was unclear.
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November 5, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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Seminole County's canvassing board reports an impressive 166,470 ballots cast by 2 p.m. today, marking a crucial step in the election process with unofficial tallies now signed for transmission!

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Canvassing board: 166,470 ballots cast by 2 p.m.; unofficial tallies signed for transmission
Seminole County canvassing board reported 166,470 ballots cast as of 2 p.m. and signed first unofficial tallies for transmission to the state after completing vote‑by‑mail and early‑vote processing.
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November 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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As Marsha Blackburn takes the lead in local returns, the race remains too close to call with significant shifts and a third-party candidate shaking up the numbers!

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Broadcasters report Marsha Blackburn leading local returns as AP projects statewide outcome
During the live broadcast hosts said local county returns were favoring Marsha Blackburn and noted an Associated Press projection; they cautioned statewide projections still rely on many counties reporting.
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November 4, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Residents are demanding accountability and transparency in Maricopa County, urging the board to implement a citizen complaint pilot and uphold election integrity.

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Residents urge better citizen complaint processes and transparency in election oversight
Public commenters asked the board to place a citizen complaint process on a future agenda, raised 911 response concerns, thanked election workers for a smooth election, and urged the board to scrutinize the County Recorder's office; speakers urged transparency during canvassing.
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November 4, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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Tensions rise in Avenal as a county official confirms the recall of council members, leaving residents demanding clarity on the legal authority for their continued participation.

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Kings County Official Says Recall Certified; Residents and Council Members Seek Written Legal Authority
A Kings County elections official told the Avenal council the April 28 recall was certified today; council members and residents objected to recalled members acting until the city identifies on the record the legal authority allowing them to remain in office.
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November 2, 2026 at 11:37 PM
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Williamson County's precinct summary reveals intriguing turnout trends and detailed vote totals from the November 3, 2026 general election—find out how your neighborhood voted!

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Precinct vote totals and turnout reported for Williamson County
A Williamson County precinct summary lists precinct-level vote totals and turnout for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election across 124 pages, showing ballots cast, turnout percentages and contest-by-contest subtotals for statewide, federal and local races.
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November 4, 2026 at 2:26 PM