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The rise in mail voting comes with a price, as mismatched signatures lead to ballot rejections
1 week, 3 days ago

The rise in mail voting comes with a price, as mismatched signatures lead to ballot rejections

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — As with many voters on Maui, Joshua Kamalo thought the race for president wasn’t the only big contest on the November ballot. He said it’s important for states and local governments to have procedures that ensure large numbers of eligible mail ballot voters aren’t being disenfranchised. “We’ve had signature curing problems since we adopted universal mail-in voting during …

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“Most people my age just kind of scribble.” Signatures were a sticking point for young California voters this year
2 weeks, 5 days ago

“Most people my age just kind of scribble.” Signatures were a sticking point for young California voters this year

LA Times  

Nearly 200,000 California voters had their mail ballots flagged in the November election because of inconsistencies with their signatures and other technical issues. In California, voters younger than 25 made up 10% of the November electorate, but had nearly 3 in 10 of the ballots set aside for signature issues, according to an analysis by the voter data firm Political …

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No-trust notice against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has 60 signatures
1 month ago

No-trust notice against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has 60 signatures

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The strained ties between the Opposition and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar came to a head on Tuesday as the INDIA bloc submitted a notice for a motion in the House to remove him from the post, accusing him of partisanship. Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Naseer Hussain submitted the notice signed by 60 MPs — including from …

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Nebraska judge’s ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nebraska judge’s ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana

Associated Press  

— Three weeks after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana the state moved a step closer to allowing it Tuesday when a judge ruled that the petitions that put the question on the ballot were valid. The decision by Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong was a victory for advocates of medical marijuana, but opponents are likely to appeal it …

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Second Huntington Beach library petition turned in, delivered to O.C. Registrar of Voters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Second Huntington Beach library petition turned in, delivered to O.C. Registrar of Voters

LA Times  

Volunteers have been gathering petition signatures of Huntington Beach residents for months on two issues related to the public library. “Our threshold number is 13,247,” said Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library volunteer Paula Schaefer, a proponent of the petition. “The city would be having its own election.” Volunteers with local nonprofit Protect Huntington Beach have been fighting back …

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Now acting legend Michael Caine backs petition demanding fresh election as signatures top 2.2MILLION... while Starmer dismisses critics as 'non-Labour voters' - but refuses to rebuke Elon Musk for wad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Now acting legend Michael Caine backs petition demanding fresh election as signatures top 2.2MILLION... while Starmer dismisses critics as 'non-Labour voters' - but refuses to rebuke Elon Musk for wad

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer today dismissed demands for a fresh general election despite a Parliamentary petition hitting 2.2million signatures - and even Michael Caine wading in. The PM blamed 'difficult' decisions in the Budget for the huge backlash he has been facing as he appeared on ITV 's This Morning The petition was shared by acting legend Caine today, and has also …

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Carol Vorderman condemns petition calling for fresh general election as it's signed by more than 2m people - then demands a 'rejoin the EU referendum' at the same time
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Carol Vorderman condemns petition calling for fresh general election as it's signed by more than 2m people - then demands a 'rejoin the EU referendum' at the same time

Daily Mail  

Carol Vorderman today led a Left-wing backlash to a high-profile petition calling for a general election - by demanding a second EU referendum takes place at the same time. Former Countdown host Carol Vorderman was among those mocking the online protest The broadcaster used the attention over the petition to call for a second EU referendum Podcast host Jon Sopel …

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“Serious Issue”: Madras High Court Orders Probe After IO Says She Didn't Investigate Case, Her Signatures Were Forged
1 month, 2 weeks ago

“Serious Issue”: Madras High Court Orders Probe After IO Says She Didn't Investigate Case, Her Signatures Were Forged

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently ordered a de novo investigation into a case after the Investigation Officer informed the court that she had not investigated the case and her signature in the final report was forged. The court added that the investigation should not be limited to the issue of the case but also ascertain as to who prepared the …

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UK election again? Petition calling for fresh poll receives nearly 1.8 million signatures
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK election again? Petition calling for fresh poll receives nearly 1.8 million signatures

Firstpost  

In UK, an online petition demanding for a fresh general election has received more than 1.78 million and now the parliament is expected to debate on it this week. Read to find more An online petition calling for a fresh general election in the UK has received nearly 1.8 million signatures since its launch, along with a reaction from Tesla …

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Nevada votes thrown into chaos because young voters can’t sign their names
2 months ago

Nevada votes thrown into chaos because young voters can’t sign their names

The Telegraph  

Vote counting in Nevada has been thrown into chaos because young people cannot sign their own names, a state official has said. Roughly 13,000 mail-in ballots have been rejected across Nevada because the signatures on their ballot did not match the signatures in the system, secretary of state Francisco Aguilar said on Tuesday. “And when they did register to vote …

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How to Spot Fake Warrants and Notices: 6 Signs to Protect Yourself from Digital Arrest
2 months ago

How to Spot Fake Warrants and Notices: 6 Signs to Protect Yourself from Digital Arrest

India TV News  

Indian citizens are falling victim to digital scams, with scammers misappropriating approximately Rs 2,140 crore from victims in the first ten months of this year. The criminals have been impersonating officials from prominent Indian agencies, such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Police, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in an attempt to deceive individuals …

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Protect Huntington Beach delivers signatures against children’s book review board to City Hall
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Protect Huntington Beach delivers signatures against children’s book review board to City Hall

LA Times  

Concerned Huntington Beach residents delivered more than 19,300 signatures against a controversial parent/guardian children’s book review board to City Hall on Monday. “This is democracy in action,” Ryder said after several people, including minority Huntington Beach City Council members Dan Kalmick, Natalie Moser and Rhonda Bolton and state Sen. Dave Min, helped with carrying the boxes to the cars. The …

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Mapped: Where is abortion on the ballot? Voters will have a say in these 10 states
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mapped: Where is abortion on the ballot? Voters will have a say in these 10 states

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Movements to amend state constitutions in California, Michigan, …

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This 1 Tiny Error Could Invalidate Your Entire Mail-In Ballot
2 months, 3 weeks ago

This 1 Tiny Error Could Invalidate Your Entire Mail-In Ballot

Huff Post  

Illustration: HuffPost; Photo: Getty Images Mismatched signatures were the most common reason a mail-in ballot got rejected in the 2020 general election. “We want it to be a smaller percentage of ballots.” Here’s Why Your Mail-In Ballot Signature Might Get Flagged For Review Each state and county jurisdiction may have a different way to verify your identify via signature, which …

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Signed, sealed, rejected: How AZ's system for verifying mail ballots is hurting key voters
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Signed, sealed, rejected: How AZ's system for verifying mail ballots is hurting key voters

Raw Story  

This story was published by Votebeat in partnership with the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting. “It made absolutely no sense to me.” With more people in Arizona and across the country voting by mail, election officials are increasingly relying on the signatures on ballot envelopes to confirm voters’ identities. Maricopa County Recorder’s Office spokesperson Sierra Ciaramella said the fact that …

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Fight to save signatures from extinction as teachers warn millions of kids can't sign their name anymore
3 months ago

Fight to save signatures from extinction as teachers warn millions of kids can't sign their name anymore

Daily Mail  

The art of the traditional signature is becoming a thing of the past thanks to the rise of online contracts, e-signatures and PIN numbers. Students aren't being taught cursive in school anymore, causing the individual signature to die off 'Though technology has its benefits, children need to be able to read cursive in the event a document is presented to …

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Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin

Associated Press  

In Georgia, election workers will have to hand count the number of ballots cast after voting is completed. Across the country, including in some of the nation’s presidential swing states, new or recently altered state laws are changing how Americans will vote, tally ballots, and administer and certify November’s election. After the July primary, Maricopa County Elections spokesperson Jennifer Liewer …

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Supreme Court rejects Green Party's appeal to put Jill Stein on Nevada ballot
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court rejects Green Party's appeal to put Jill Stein on Nevada ballot

NPR  

Supreme Court rejects Green Party's appeal to put Jill Stein on Nevada ballot toggle caption Mattie Neretin/Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday allowed Nevada to block the Green Party’s presidential candidate Jill Stein from the 2024 ballot. In July 2023, however, the Nevada Secretary of State’s office incorrectly provided the Green Party with the “ballot initiative” form, which …

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How To Write An Email Signature That Actually Promotes A Life Outside Work
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How To Write An Email Signature That Actually Promotes A Life Outside Work

Huff Post  

FreshSplash via Getty Images Wellness lines in email signatures are becoming more common. “If these are not your working hours, please do not feel an urgency to respond outside of your typical working hours.” After seeing a good wellness-promoting email signature, you might reply, “I love that signature line, could I steal it?” That’s how Arianne Young, the founder of …

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Court reinstates Arkansas ban of electronic signatures on voter registration forms
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Court reinstates Arkansas ban of electronic signatures on voter registration forms

Associated Press  

— A federal appeals court has reinstated an Arkansas rule prohibiting election officials from accepting voter registration forms signed with an electronic signature. The board in April said Arkansas’ constitution only allows certain state agencies, and not elections officials, to accept electronic signatures. The rule was adopted after nonprofit group Get Loud Arkansas helped register voters using electronic signatures. “The …

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A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Joe Wiederien was an unlikely candidate to challenge a Republican congressman in one of the nation’s most competitive House districts. In June, the Center for Strategic Dialogue, a London-based watchdog, issued a report that found the network of Patriots Run Project pages on Facebook were likely controlled by a small number of people, deceiving users and …

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A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key U.S. House races. It could help Democrats
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key U.S. House races. It could help Democrats

LA Times  

Joseph Wiederien speaks during an interview in Des Moines on Sept. 6. But he arrived last month at the Iowa Capitol with well over the 1,726 petition signatures needed to qualify for the ballot as a conservative alternative to first-term Republican Rep. Zach Nunn. For the past year, a group called the Patriots Run Project has recruited Trump supporters to …

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Nebraska will vote on pro-pot measures despite some invalid signatures
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Nebraska will vote on pro-pot measures despite some invalid signatures

Associated Press  

— Nebraska certified two ballot measures Friday to legalize medical marijuana even though the state’s Republican attorney general said their supporters may have submitted at least several thousand invalid signatures, which could keep them from becoming law. Hilgers and other Republicans oppose their state’s marijuana initiatives, and the attorney general immediately faced questions about scheduling his news conference the same …

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Florida law enforcers are investigating the state’s abortion ballot initiative. Here’s what to know
4 months ago

Florida law enforcers are investigating the state’s abortion ballot initiative. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State police in Florida are showing up at the homes of voters who signed a petition to get an abortion rights amendment on the ballot in November as part of a state probe into alleged petition fraud. “Thus this effort to question signatures at this point seems far too late.” Here’s what to know about Florida’s abortion …

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