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The poll found McKee's job approval rating had slipped to 25%, down 10 points from the last poll done a year ago.

A significant shift toward paper ballots and paper records of electronic votes to more easily audit election results, as well as electronic methods to verify registered voters when they show up to vote, could be a boon in providing election security, said Donald Palmer, chairman of the federal Election Assistance Commission.

LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Elections will be back to using the electronic poll pads to check voter signatures against IDs during the Nov. 4 general election. County Board of Elections Director Kim Fusco reported during the election board ...

In contrast, Democratic Governor Janet Mills remains significantly more popular and is increasingly seen as a potential challenger in 2026. Mills holds a net favorability rating of +10, with 51 percent of Mainers viewing her favorably and 41 percent unfavorably. Seven percent are neutral on Mills, and 1 percent say they don't know enough about her.

A Wisconsin Elections Commission report concludes the Madison city clerk failed to take action after learning of missing absentee ballots.