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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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1 month ago

LaSalle County clerk warns voters about USPS postmark changes; committee keeps judge-training pay at $30 for now County Clerk Jennifer told the Taxes, Election & GIS Committee that USPS processing changes could delay postmarks and urged voters to hand ballots inside; the committee discussed pull-pad rollout and training and agreed to keep election-judge training pay at $20 plus a $10 test stipend through the coming election.

LaSalle County Clerk warns that changes in USPS processing might delay ballot postmarks, urging voters to drop off their ballots inside post offices to ensure timely delivery!

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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1 month ago

Buncombe County elections staff brief board on candidate‑challenge hearing rules, subpoenas and appeals Board members were trained on the quasi‑judicial process for two candidate‑challenge hearings set for Jan. 20, including evidence and witness rules, a subpoena deadline, how decisions affect ballots and an expedited appeals timetable to the State Board of Elections.

Buncombe County is gearing up for a crucial candidate-challenge hearing on January 20, where the stakes are high and the rules are formal—will your vote be affected?

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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5 months ago

Massachusetts House approves emergency legislation for September 1 2026 primary election Bill establishes procedures for the September 1 2026 state primary election in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is gearing up for a pivotal change with new legislation shaping the September 1, 2026 primary election procedures!

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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8 months ago

Local council outlines ballot timeline ahead of November election Council discusses urgent timeline to meet auditor's deadlines for November election ballot.

Tension rises as Whatcom County's Charter Review Commission debates urgent ballot timelines just ahead of the November election.

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Citizen Portal News California

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8 months ago

Santa Clara County Board prepares for special election and interim assessor appointment Board discusses necessary steps for appointing interim assessor and calling special election.

Santa Clara County is racing against the clock to fill a critical vacancy in the assessor's office, with a special election looming just months away!

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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8 months ago

House debates voting rights amid write-in candidate proposal amendments House members discuss write-in candidate regulations and potential voter rights implications.

Vermont lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over write-in candidate regulations that could reshape voter rights and election clarity.

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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11 months ago

Council clarifies 45-day rule for filling partisan election vacancies Council discusses procedures for filling vacant positions in partisan elections within 45 days

The City of Stow is redefining how swiftly partisan election vacancies are filled, extending the timeline to 45 days for better compliance and clarity.

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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11 months ago

City Council explores special election procedures for mayoral vacancy across major cities City Council reviews special election strategies from Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles for mayoral vacancy.

Canal Winchester City Council is diving deep into how major cities like Chicago and New York handle mayoral vacancies—could their findings reshape local governance?

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