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September 19, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Governor DeSantis reveals how Florida's strict voter-ID laws and election reforms have boosted public confidence and sped up vote counts, leaving no room for "ballot dumps."

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DeSantis defends Florida's election reforms: voter ID, absentee rules and ban on third-party ballot operations
Governor Ron DeSantis told attendees Florida's voter-ID requirements, limits on unsolicited mail ballots, bans on ballot harvesting and prohibitions on private groups running local election offices have produced faster counts and greater public confidence, he said.
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September 25, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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🔒 Dutch voting machines used a 'GEHEIM' password to protect election integrity. How secure do you feel about your vote being counted accurately?

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March 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Wait’s conviction proves accountability works when misuse is exposed… just like in those other systems. The ballots never voted. 🧵👇 8/8 #HarryWait #ElectionIntegrity #VotingSecurity #HonorSystem #StrawPurchase #ElectionReform 🇺🇸⚖️🗳️ #FactCheck #Fact_Check #Misinformation
March 30, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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Concerns over election integrity are heating up as Representative Yan warns about vulnerabilities in voting systems and the critical need for ballot accuracy in Wyoming.

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Representative Yan addresses ballot accuracy concerns during committee meeting
Representative Yan emphasizes importance of ballot count matching in committee discussion
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May 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Wyoming lawmakers are debating a potential ban on electronic voting machines amid rising security concerns—could the future of voting in the state be at stake?

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Senate committee discusses electronic voting machine prohibition amid concerns over security
Committee members inquire about the proposal to ban electronic voting machines in Wyoming.
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May 12, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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The Ohio Senate just advanced a bill that could disenfranchise thousands of voters by eliminating the grace period for mail-in ballots, sparking fierce opposition from voting-rights advocates.

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Senate committee advances bill to eliminate post‑election mail‑in ballot grace period over voting‑rights objections
After extensive opposition testimony from voting‑rights groups and local election officials, the Senate General Government Committee voted 4–2 to report Senate Bill 293 to Rules and Reference. Opponents said the bill would discard thousands of lawfully mailed ballots that arrived in the four‑day window used in recent elections.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Georgia is on the brink of a voting revolution as experts rally behind handmarked paper ballots, promising a more secure and reliable electoral process.

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Georgia election advocates push for hand marked paper ballots in future voting systems
Committee members advocate for hand marked paper ballots to ensure election integrity and security.
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March 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Oregon's vote-by-mail system boasts an impressive 80% public trust and a fraud rate of just 0.00006%, but officials warn that postal delays and funding disparities pose real risks to its future.

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Oregon officials defend decades-old vote-by-mail system, flag postal and funding risks
Secretary of State Tobias Reed, elections director Dina Dawson and county clerks outlined Oregon’s long-running vote-by-mail procedures, citing strong audits and low fraud rates but warning of postal delays and uneven county resources that could strain the system.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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The State Board of Elections has unanimously approved a crucial upgrade to the 10x electronic poll book, promising a smoother voting experience with no noticeable changes for voters!

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State Board approves upgrade to 10x electronic poll book; officials say voters won’t notice change
The State Board of Elections unanimously approved an update to the 10x electronic poll book, citing a fix for an intermittent screen-power issue and no expected impact on voters. The board voted to approve the upgrade after staff described security and functional testing.
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September 8, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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New York's State Board of Elections has unanimously approved strict new regulations for ballot drop boxes, ensuring enhanced security and transparency after a surge of public feedback.

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State Board adopts detailed drop-box regulations after public comment
The State Board of Elections finalized new statewide rules for ballot drop boxes—covering design, security, surveillance, pickup hours and chain-of-custody—after receiving numerous public comments; the board will provide a sample chain-of-custody form for counties.
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September 8, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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Dakota County residents are demanding answers about embedded modems in voting tabulators, raising alarms over election integrity and calling for transparency from their commissioners.

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Residents press Dakota County commissioners to review modems embedded in tabulators
Multiple residents urged Dakota County commissioners to investigate embedded modems in the county's tabulators, citing Minnesota Statute 206.845 and asking the county to publish a detailed modem-usage report and audit logs.
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September 5, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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Concerns over voting security are rising as public commenters urge for a return to hand-marked paper ballots amid fears of election interference.

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Public commenters press county on voting security and call for hand‑marked paper ballots
During public comment, speakers urged the county to protect mail‑in voting and to consider paper ballot alternatives. One commenter said national actions could curtail delivery of ballots; another, who identified himself as Lewis Shoop, described testing he said revealed vulnerabilities in voting machines and urged a switch to hand‑marked paper ballots.
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September 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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A groundbreaking bill aimed at safeguarding our elections from pre-certification interference has just passed a crucial committee vote in California!

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Bill to bar pre‑certification seizure of ballots and voting equipment moves forward
AB 282, presented by Assemblymember Pellerin, would make it a serious offense to interfere with ballots, certified voting equipment or records prior to certification of election results; the committee left the item on call and later moved it to the floor.
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August 28, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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August 25, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Four angles. One story. More at https://gettheflies.com/the-dhs-official-securing-voting-machines-wants-to-ban-voting-machines/

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The DHS official securing voting machines wants to ban voting machines
You don't want someone protecting a system who's emotionally invested in its current form, you want someone with the vision to recognize when legacy infrastructure has reached end-of-life and the courage to sunset it responsibly.
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March 16, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Wyoming election officials are implementing robust emergency protocols to ensure your vote counts, even amidst power outages and staffing shortages!

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Fremont County election officials outline emergency procedures and voting machine protocols
Election officials discuss power outages and emergency protocols during Fremont County voting processes
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May 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Cheyenne voters are turning to secure drop boxes for absentee ballots amid rising concerns over postal service reliability, with over 2,000 ballots delivered in just the 2024 election!

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Cheyenne residents utilize ballot drop boxes amid postal service concerns
Voters in Cheyenne delivered 2,000 absentee ballots via drop box for 2024 election.
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February 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Wyoming lawmakers are pushing for a return to pen and paper ballots to ensure a secure and transparent voting process, raising alarms over the current barcode voting system's reliability.

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Legislators push for pen and paper ballots in Wyoming elections amid voting system concerns
Lawmakers advocate for House Bill 245 to enhance ballot security against barcode voting issues.
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February 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Wyoming's Secretary of State claims ballot drop boxes are illegal, igniting a fierce debate over election integrity and compliance in the state.

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Wyoming Secretary of State Gray insists ballot drop boxes violate election law
Secretary Gray asserts ballot drop boxes violate state law, complicating election compliance efforts.
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January 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Wyoming's Secretary of State has declared ballot drop boxes illegal, igniting a fierce debate on election integrity and compliance across the state.

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Wyoming Secretary of State Gray challenges legality of ballot drop boxes amid election concerns
Secretary Gray asserts ballot drop boxes violate state law, complicating election compliance efforts.
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January 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Whatcom County's recent Elections Observer Training unveiled groundbreaking measures to ensure election transparency and accuracy, revealing how your vote is protected every step of the way.

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Whatcom County Election Office Reveals 2023 Election Audit and Security Measures
Whatcom County election officials outline audit processes and security steps for upcoming elections.
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July 19, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Ohio lawmakers are debating a controversial bill that could change how citizenship is verified for voters, sparking a fierce discussion on election integrity.

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Ohio Senate reviews bill requiring citizenship verification for voter registration
Senate bill 153 aims to enhance election security through citizenship verification in Ohio.
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April 30, 2025 at 12:48 AM