Voting

A divided federal appeals court on Monday ruled that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, a decision that contradicts decades of precedent and could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.

Alabama Republicans have rejected proposals to create a second majority Black voting district, despite an order from the U.S. Supreme Court to redraw congressional district boundaries.

The Supreme Court has lifted its hold on a Louisiana case that could force the state to redraw congressional districts to boost Black voting power.

The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, ordering the creation of a second district with a large Black population.

Conservatives have called for the party to emphasize early voting after a disappointing 2022 midterms and a years-long campaign from Trump and his allies to cast doubt on the system.

Republican former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie kicked off his presidential campaign Tuesday evening, promising to be the only candidate in a crowded GOP primary field willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump. Christie, who also ran for president in 2016, began his bid under the slogan “Because the truth matters” with a town hall in New Hampshire,…

The justices are expected to rule in the coming weeks in another case out of Alabama that could make it much more difficult for minority groups to sue over gerrymandered political maps that dilute their representation

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to launch his second campaign for the Republican nomination for president next week in New Hampshire.

Top state election and cybersecurity officials on Thursday warned about threats posed by Russia and other foreign adversaries ahead of the 2024 elections, noting that America’s decentralized system of thousands of local voting jurisdictions creates a particular vulnerability.

Just 24 hours after the midterm election ballots are still bring counted and some races have not declared a winner yet. The LA County Registrar’s Office is following election protocol. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4’s I-Team on Nov. 9, 2022.

Few major voting problems have been reported around the country, though there were hiccups typical of most Election Days. This election could have a profound impact on Biden’s next two years.

On Election Day the Los Angeles Metro will be offering free rides on buses, trains, and bike share to ensure voters can exercise their right to vote.

Tensions and emotions surrounding the election can sometimes turn into actions that could be against the law. The NBC4’s I-Team spoke with the person from the U.S. Attorney’s Office overseeing complaints that range from voter concerns to threats of violence.

The Democratic party is encouraging voters to turnout to the polls on the eve of the midterm elections. Re-elections that were once considered safe could end up being a toss up. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 7, 2022.

Voters are dropping off their ballots and waiting in lines ahead of election Day on Tuesday. John Klemack reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 7, 2022.

People came out to cast their ballots this weekend across LA County ahead of election day. As seen on air on Nov. 6, 2022.

More than 24,000 people cast ballots on Sunday at vote centers around Los Angeles County, according to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office.

Voting centers across LA County open Saturday to give voters ample time to submit their ballots ahead of the Nov. 8 election day.

In most states, you can drop off a ballot for someone else — but there might be restrictions.

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