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Coppell council approves consent agenda, orders May 2 election; manager reports BridgePay outage and project updates Council approved the consent agenda and unanimously adopted a resolution ordering the May 2, 2026 municipal election for council places 1, 3, 5 and 7 (city secretary estimated joint election costs at $35,000–$40,000). City Manager Land reported multiple capital projects and a third‑party payment‑processor (BridgePay) outage affecting online utility and other payments.

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Coppell City Council just set the stage for a crucial election in 2026 while navigating unexpected challenges with online payments!

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Los Angeles opens candidate filing for 2026 municipal election Los Angeles City Clerk Patrice Latimore announced that candidate filing for the 2026 municipal election is open, listing mayoral, comptroller, attorney, specified council and LAUSD board seats and urging prospective candidates to consult the City Clerk website; Declaration of Intention Week runs through Saturday, Feb. 7 (transcript omits the announcement date).

Los Angeles is gearing up for the 2026 municipal election, and the candidate filing period is officially open—are you ready to make your mark?

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Dallas County commissioners press elections office on split‑party polling plan, staffing and equipment risks Commissioners probed the elections office about separate Republican/Democratic early‑vote operations, equipment repairs and contingency staffing, warning the arrangement could leave some voters unable to cast ballots if partisan workers fail to show.

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Dallas County's elections staff is under pressure as they navigate the complexities of split-party polling, raising concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement if partisan workers fail to show up.

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Pitkin County chair to resign in February; county opens application process for interim District 2 seat Chair Kelly announced a resignation effective Feb. 16 and the board and staff outlined an accelerated application and interview timeline for an interim District 2 appointment, with interest forms due Feb. 6 and interviews planned Feb. 17 ahead of a Feb. 25 appointment.

Pitkin County's Chair Kelly is stepping down, and the race is on to fill her seat—could you be the next voice for District 2?

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2 months ago

Auditor outlines precinct boundary changes, Tumwater and Yelm annexations to affect precincts and voters Auditor staff presented the 2026 precinct maintenance plan, proposing splits and boundary adjustments tied to Tumwater and Yelm annexations that would raise the county precinct count to 308 and affect roughly 9,161 registered voters; a public hearing was scheduled for Feb. 17.

Major changes are coming to Thurston County's precincts, with a plan to split and adjust boundaries affecting over 9,000 voters due to recent annexations in Tumwater and Yelm.

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2 months ago

Oshkosh council picks Culver Welcome Center for early in-person absentee voting, asks staff to seek one evening and one Saturday The Oshkosh Common Council selected the UWO Culver Welcome Center as the early in-person absentee voting site for the Feb.–Apr. election cycle and voted to direct staff to try to secure one evening and one Saturday voting opportunity at that location; staff will finalize dates after confirming availability.

Oshkosh is making strides in voter accessibility by designating the Culver Welcome Center for early in-person absentee voting and seeking flexible hours to ensure everyone can participate!

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Council places home-rule commission question on May 2026 primary ballot, urges public recruitment An ordinance to put a home-rule commission question on the May 2026 primary ballot passed unanimously; council members urged outreach to recruit seven commission candidates and noted the board of elections can answer signature and timing questions.

2 months ago

Williamsport City Council just took a major step toward a home-rule charter review by placing a commission question on the May 2026 primary ballot—are you ready to make your voice heard?

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2 months ago

Council extends consultant contract to support possible sales-tax measure, approves $27,747 The council voted to extend a contract with WBC Campaigns for continued outreach and preparation related to a potential sales-tax measure, approving an extension totaling $27,747.

Mount Shasta's council just approved a $27,747 contract extension to ramp up outreach for a potential sales-tax measure, with early polling showing strong community support!

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2 months ago

Livingston County commissioners approve slate of appointments, budget amendments and facility contracts At their Dec. 15 meeting the Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine resolutions — including appointments to the Community Mental Health Authority Board, a $208,106 fourth‑quarter budget amendment, election supply purchase orders and several facility contracts — in unanimous votes.

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners just made crucial decisions, including a significant budget amendment and new appointments, all in unanimous votes!

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Elections office reports 102,026 registered voters; reminders for mail‑in deadline and polling hours Elections staff reported 102,026 registered voters in Centre County and provided party breakdowns as the county prepared for the general election. Officials reminded residents that mail‑in or civilian absentee ballot applications are due today by 5 p.m., and that polling places open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. on election day; county offices will close Nov. 11.

4 months ago

Centre County is buzzing with 102,026 registered voters as the countdown to the general election begins—don't miss the last chance to secure your mail-in ballot!

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5 months ago

Commission Approves Special Event Licenses and Election Equipment Agreements The commission unanimously passed applications for two special events and approval of agreements.

The Grand Forks County Board just approved exciting new events and a pivotal agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service that could reshape local operations!

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5 months ago

County Sheriff's Office extends grant agreements through 2027 and discusses election worker recruitment Sheriff's Office approved consent items extending grant agreements while addressing volunteer recruitment for elections.

Cochise County is revolutionizing inmate communication while gearing up for the upcoming elections—discover how these changes will impact your community!

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McLennan County Secures Contract with Next Election Services for Smooth Voting Operations County approves $25,057 contract with Next Election Services for election system support.

5 months ago

McLennan County is taking proactive steps for a smooth election process by securing a $25,057 contract with Next Election Services!

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Election Official Plans To Mail Ballots By October For November 4 Vote Ballots will be mailed by October for the upcoming November 4 election.

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Mailing ballots for the November 4 election in Lawrence County is set to kick off in early October, with over 5,000 requests already in!

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County Elections Office Outlines Important Dates for Voter Registration and Ballot Submission Voter registration ends October 20; absentee ballot applications due by October 28.

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Lawrence County residents, are you ready to make your voice heard? Important election deadlines are fast approaching!

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5 months ago

Clerk's Office Prepares For November 4 Election With Early Voting Starting October 15 Clerk's office confirms election plans and early voting details for upcoming municipal elections.

Leavenworth County is primed for the municipal elections with early voting kicking off on October 15—are you ready to make your voice heard?

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5 months ago

North Carolina Elections Resilient Amid Hurricane Challenges Thanks to Emergency Management Support All county offices reopened quickly and early voting sites operated successfully after disaster relief.

In the wake of devastating natural disasters, North Carolina's election operations showcased remarkable resilience, with officials overcoming challenges to ensure every vote was counted.

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Randall County Approves $100K Grant for Police Department Matching Expenses Randall County allocates $100,000 in grant funding for police department event expenses.

6 months ago

Potter County officials are grappling with funding challenges and operational changes in law enforcement as they gear up for upcoming elections.

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6 months ago

Charter Review Commission faces scrutiny over state house recommendations before election Commission's delayed recommendations spark concerns ahead of upcoming election timeline.

Frustration brews in Somerville as city councilors confront delays in charter reforms that could empower residents ahead of the crucial election.

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County Approves $175K Purchase of New Poll Books Ahead of November Elections Commissioners unanimously authorize purchase of 100 poll books to replace old vendor.

6 months ago

Johnson County officials just authorized a $175K purchase of new poll books to ensure a smooth election amid vendor chaos!

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