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Charlotte County Electoral Board records Goode as registrar through June 30, 2023 after 2-1 vote The Electoral Board voted 2-1 on July 1 to record in its minutes that Mr. Goode serves as Charlotte County registrar through June 30, 2023, after members said they relied on guidance from the Department of Elections amid differing legal opinions about the June 24 appointment.

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In a contentious 2-1 vote, the Charlotte County Electoral Board has officially declared Mr. Goode as the registrar until June 30, 2023, amidst legal debates and differing opinions from county officials.

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Board authorizes petition for special election after Commonwealth Attorney announces retirement County Attorney Frank Rennie told the Board Commonwealth Attorney Robert Clement will retire Dec. 31; the Board authorized a petition to the Circuit Court seeking a writ of special election to be held Nov. 2, 2021 and discussed an interim appointment.

3 weeks ago

A significant change is on the horizon as Commonwealth Attorney Robert Clement announces his retirement, prompting the Board to move swiftly for a special election.

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Charlotte County electoral board closes registrar’s office, places registrar and assistant on administrative leave On Dec. 15 the Charlotte County Electoral Board voted to close the registrar’s office pending state legal guidance and placed Registrar Eric Goode and Assistant Registrar Dorothea Knott on administrative leave through Dec. 31, 2021; the board also approved several security measures and scheduled weekly oversight meetings.

3 weeks ago

Charlotte County's Electoral Board has taken drastic measures by closing the registrar's office and placing both the Registrar and Assistant on administrative leave amid concerns about election integrity.

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Charlotte County electoral board dispute centers on interim registrar evaluation and transparency At its April 22 reconvened meeting, the Charlotte County Electoral Board faced public criticism and internal disputes over the evaluation and hiring process for Interim Registrar Eric Goode, minutes accuracy and whether prior motions complied with state code.

3 weeks ago

The Charlotte County Electoral Board is in turmoil over the evaluation of its interim registrar, raising serious questions about transparency and election integrity just before a crucial election.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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3 weeks ago

State Election Board urges restoration of funding after clearing backlog ahead of election year The executive director of the state election board told senators he cleared a backlog of about 315 election cases since assuming the post in June and urged restoration of the FY27 budget to $1.389 million, warning that House cuts risk hampering operations in an election year.

Georgia's State Election Board has cleared a staggering backlog of 315 cases, but without restored funding, the heart of democracy in the state may be at risk!

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Committee advances bill to add county recorders and legislative committee leaders to EPM consultation list Senate Bill 1237, which would require the Secretary of State to consult county recorders and chairs/ranking members of legislative election committees when drafting the Elections Procedures Manual (EPM), was given a due‑pass recommendation after county recorder testimony urging codification of recorder input to reduce litigation.

4 weeks ago

A pivotal vote in Arizona could empower county recorders to have a stronger voice in shaping election laws and reduce potential litigation.

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1 month ago

Council approves major water and wastewater contracts and authorizes joint election agreement The council approved a $92.3 million GMP 1 construction package for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant, agreed to participate (~$2.3M) in a 30-inch waterline oversizing to serve Ponder Farms MUD, and authorized a joint election agreement with Denton County; most measures passed unanimously.

Denton City Council just approved a massive $92.3 million contract for wastewater expansion and a significant investment in water infrastructure—big changes are on the horizon!

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1 month ago

Clerk: Early voting began Feb. 9; 1,140 mail ballots mailed, 642 returned Grundy County's elections clerk told the committee early voting began Feb. 9, about 400 voters have used the courthouse and remote sites, the office mailed 1,140 vote-by-mail ballots with 642 returned, and the county completed a state-mandated equipment test and scheduled an additional public test to meet statutory timing.

Grundy County's early voting is off to a strong start with 400 voters already casting their ballots, and the clock is ticking for mail-in ballots with over 600 returned!

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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1 month ago

Committee advances bill to make key offices nonpartisan in five metro counties The Senate Ethics Committee advanced SB 573 to make certain county offices nonpartisan in five large metro counties (Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, Clayton and DeKalb). District attorneys and others warned the change may require a constitutional amendment; the bill’s author said legislative counsel supported the statute as drafted.

A bold new bill could reshape governance in Georgia's largest counties by shifting key offices to nonpartisan elections, sparking heated debates over fairness and constitutional implications.

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Panel advances bill to require counties to transmit cast vote records to Secretary of State Senate Bill 1038, which would require county boards or elections officers to transmit the cast vote record (CVR) to the Secretary of State and bar alteration of the transmitted CVR, received a due‑pass recommendation after debate on whether the CVR is already a public record and why the change is needed.

1 month ago

Senate Bill 1038 aims to strengthen election integrity by requiring counties to send cast vote records to the Secretary of State, sparking debate on the necessity of such a measure.

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1 month ago

Alaska committee presses elections officials over memorandum that sent statewide voter file to DOJ Lawmakers at a March 4 joint Senate hearing criticized the Division of Elections' transfer of Alaska's statewide voter-registration file to the U.S. Department of Justice under a December 2025 memorandum of understanding, questioned the legal basis and called for documents, possible legislation and litigation.

Alaska lawmakers are raising serious concerns over the state's controversial transfer of voter registration data to the DOJ, questioning its legality and the potential implications for voter privacy.

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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1 month ago

Assembly elects Public Service Commission members, Casten wins contested seat The joint assembly approved candidates for four Public Service Commission seats. Stephen M. Casten won a contested election for seat 3 by a combined vote of 148 to 11; other seats were filled by acclamation or lopsided tallies.

The South Carolina General Assembly just elected new members to the Public Service Commission, with Stephen M. Casten winning a decisive victory in a contested seat!

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 month ago

Board of education seats: contested elections produce ties and procedural confusion; special election set for June The governing council held board‑of‑education subdistrict elections March 2. Two candidates were approved unopposed; contested seats produced multiple roll calls, inconsistent weighted population tallies and a deadlock for one subdistrict, prompting the council to plan a special election at the June meeting.

Contested elections for the Special School District board have spiraled into chaos, leaving one seat undecided and a special election on the horizon.

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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1 month ago

Senate debates election-law amendments; S694 advanced after amendments Senators debated several election-related measures, including S694 updates on polling-place rules and precinct sizes, and amendments to improve access to cast-vote records; sponsors and opponents sought carryovers for further work.

South Carolina's Senate is shaking up election laws, advancing critical measures to modernize polling places and enhance transparency—what changes are on the horizon?

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Public Disclosure Commission details website upgrades, filer support and move to login.gov Public Disclosure Commission officials told a legislative work session they have expanded online help, training and outreach for candidates and filers, handled thousands of assistance requests in fiscal 2025, and are coordinating a move from Secure Access Washington to login.gov to ease access for filers.

The Public Disclosure Commission is revolutionizing campaign filing with a user-friendly website, enhanced training, and a seamless transition to login.gov for easier access!

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State Board of Elections certifies Feb. 10 special election results and outlines referendum timetable The State Board of Elections unanimously certified Feb. 10 special-election results for Senate District 39 and House District 5; staff described checks performed and the Department clarified it has no role in writing the April 21 referendum question and will execute any law set by the General Assembly.

1 month ago

The State Board of Elections has officially certified the results of the recent special elections, paving the way for an important statewide referendum this April!

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 month ago

Senate committee hears campaign-finance update to treat coordinated electioneering as in-kind contributions The Senate Elections Committee heard testimony in favor of SF 3886, which would treat coordinated electioneering communications as in-kind campaign contributions and add digital ad disclaimer rules; the bill was laid over for possible omnibus inclusion after committee discussion and no final vote on passage.

A pivotal campaign finance bill in Minnesota could reveal the hidden influence of wealthy donors on elections by treating coordinated electioneering as in-kind contributions.

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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1 month ago

Witnesses tell House committee schools should not use school-aid dollars to fund bond campaigns Supporters of House Bill 5,032 told the House Committee on Election Integrity that school districts should not use school-aid funds to pay for planning or campaign-style communications tied to bond elections, urging private fundraising and greater transparency; witnesses urged data collection on failed millages and clearer fund accounting.

Michigan lawmakers are grappling with whether school districts should use taxpayer dollars to fund bond election campaigns, raising questions about transparency and accountability.

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Maricopa supervisors approve $550,000 for signature-verification workstations amid Agilis dispute The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 Feb. 25 to reallocate $550,000 to the Recorder’s Office for signature-verification workstations and tenant improvements; county staff said the funds come from legislative contingency, not for the Agilis machine, while critics pressed for more transparency about the upgrade and related state funding.

1 month ago

Maricopa County's recent $550,000 funding approval for signature-verification workstations has sparked controversy, raising questions about transparency and the Agilis voting system connection.

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