Pennsylvania Rejects 11,000 Mail-in Ballots, Raising Election Integrity Concerns
Over 11,000 Pennsylvania mail-in ballots were rejected in the November election due to technical issues like incorrect dates, missing signatures, and late arrival, despite state efforts to improve voter education and ballot design; a Supreme Court case challenges the date requirement.
Pennsylvania Rejects 11,000 Mail-in Ballots, Raising Election Integrity Concerns
Over 11,000 Pennsylvania mail-in ballots were rejected in the November election due to technical issues like incorrect dates, missing signatures, and late arrival, despite state efforts to improve voter education and ballot design; a Supreme Court case challenges the date requirement.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Voting Rights: A Democratic Deficit
Germany's upcoming federal election will exclude roughly 10 million non-citizens from voting, highlighting a "democratic deficit" exacerbated by restrictive citizenship laws and anti-immigrant sentiment, despite recent reforms aimed at attracting skilled workers.
Germany's Voting Rights: A Democratic Deficit
Germany's upcoming federal election will exclude roughly 10 million non-citizens from voting, highlighting a "democratic deficit" exacerbated by restrictive citizenship laws and anti-immigrant sentiment, despite recent reforms aimed at attracting skilled workers.
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44% Bias Score
Hamburg Prison Voting: 900 Eligible in Federal Election
In Hamburg, Germany, approximately 900 of 2,200 prisoners (40%) are eligible to vote in the upcoming federal election, while 670 (30%) are eligible for the state election; eligibility hinges on German citizenship and age, with exceptions for severe political crimes.
Hamburg Prison Voting: 900 Eligible in Federal Election
In Hamburg, Germany, approximately 900 of 2,200 prisoners (40%) are eligible to vote in the upcoming federal election, while 670 (30%) are eligible for the state election; eligibility hinges on German citizenship and age, with exceptions for severe political crimes.
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32% Bias Score
Nine Million Voters May Lose Right to Vote in English Local Elections
Fifteen English county councils, representing 9.3 million voters, requested a delay to May 1st local elections due to Labour's plan to restructure local government by merging councils into unitary authorities, prompting accusations of voter suppression.
Nine Million Voters May Lose Right to Vote in English Local Elections
Fifteen English county councils, representing 9.3 million voters, requested a delay to May 1st local elections due to Labour's plan to restructure local government by merging councils into unitary authorities, prompting accusations of voter suppression.
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52% Bias Score
Justice Department Sues Hazleton over At-Large Election System
The U.S. Justice Department sued Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for its at-large city council elections, arguing they violate the Voting Rights Act by diluting Hispanic voting power; the city's population is about two-thirds Hispanic, yet no Hispanic person has ever been elected to the council.
Justice Department Sues Hazleton over At-Large Election System
The U.S. Justice Department sued Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for its at-large city council elections, arguing they violate the Voting Rights Act by diluting Hispanic voting power; the city's population is about two-thirds Hispanic, yet no Hispanic person has ever been elected to the council.
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40% Bias Score
Voting Rights and Procedures for Germans Abroad
German citizens abroad can vote in federal elections if they have lived in Germany for at least three months after age 14, within the last 25 years, registering via mail or online by February 2nd; however, the complex process and infrequent voting are barriers to participation.
Voting Rights and Procedures for Germans Abroad
German citizens abroad can vote in federal elections if they have lived in Germany for at least three months after age 14, within the last 25 years, registering via mail or online by February 2nd; however, the complex process and infrequent voting are barriers to participation.
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44% Bias Score
High-Stakes Supreme Court Races in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
Upcoming State Supreme Court elections in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are attracting significant funding and attention, with outcomes impacting abortion access, voting laws, and redistricting; Republicans aim to flip the courts to conservative control, while Democrats seek to maintain their majoritie...
High-Stakes Supreme Court Races in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
Upcoming State Supreme Court elections in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are attracting significant funding and attention, with outcomes impacting abortion access, voting laws, and redistricting; Republicans aim to flip the courts to conservative control, while Democrats seek to maintain their majoritie...
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40% Bias Score
Short Election Notice Creates Voting Hurdles for Germans Abroad
Due to the late announcement of the German Bundestag election date (February 23, 2025), Germans living abroad face significant challenges in receiving and returning their ballots on time; the current system, which relies on mail, is complicated and inefficient, leading to low voter turnout among the...
Short Election Notice Creates Voting Hurdles for Germans Abroad
Due to the late announcement of the German Bundestag election date (February 23, 2025), Germans living abroad face significant challenges in receiving and returning their ballots on time; the current system, which relies on mail, is complicated and inefficient, leading to low voter turnout among the...
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36% Bias Score
Abrams' Voting Groups Hit with Record \$300,000 Fine for Campaign Finance Violations
Stacey Abrams' voting advocacy groups, the New Georgia Project and its Action Fund, were fined \$300,000 by the Georgia Ethics Commission for 16 violations of campaign finance laws, including failing to disclose over \$7 million in contributions and expenditures used to support Abrams' 2018 gubernat...
Abrams' Voting Groups Hit with Record \$300,000 Fine for Campaign Finance Violations
Stacey Abrams' voting advocacy groups, the New Georgia Project and its Action Fund, were fined \$300,000 by the Georgia Ethics Commission for 16 violations of campaign finance laws, including failing to disclose over \$7 million in contributions and expenditures used to support Abrams' 2018 gubernat...
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52% Bias Score
Louisiana Redistricting Case Could Weaken Voting Rights
A federal appeals court is hearing a case challenging Louisiana's legislative maps, which a lower court ruled diluted Black voters' power, potentially setting a precedent impacting the Voting Rights Act's enforcement and minority representation nationwide.
Louisiana Redistricting Case Could Weaken Voting Rights
A federal appeals court is hearing a case challenging Louisiana's legislative maps, which a lower court ruled diluted Black voters' power, potentially setting a precedent impacting the Voting Rights Act's enforcement and minority representation nationwide.
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40% Bias Score
NC Republicans Lose Veto-Proof Majority in House
Following recounts and challenges, North Carolina election officials certified three Democratic legislative wins, giving Republicans 71 of 120 House seats—one short of a veto-proof majority—while maintaining a 30-20 Senate majority.
NC Republicans Lose Veto-Proof Majority in House
Following recounts and challenges, North Carolina election officials certified three Democratic legislative wins, giving Republicans 71 of 120 House seats—one short of a veto-proof majority—while maintaining a 30-20 Senate majority.
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36% Bias Score
NC Elections Board Dismisses GOP Ballot Protests
The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed Republican protests challenging over 60,000 ballots in the recent elections, siding with Democratic candidates in key races, leading to expected court challenges. The disputed votes included those cast by voters with incomplete registration infor...
NC Elections Board Dismisses GOP Ballot Protests
The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed Republican protests challenging over 60,000 ballots in the recent elections, siding with Democratic candidates in key races, leading to expected court challenges. The disputed votes included those cast by voters with incomplete registration infor...
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40% Bias Score