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Election Night in Review: A Legal Expert Explains What We Know
Results are still rolling in amid what many anticipate to be a contested presidential election. Hans von Spakovsky, manager of The Heritage Foundation’s Election Law Reform Initiative and a senior legal fellow in Heritage’s Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to break down what we know about Tuesday’s election…Virginia Allen -
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‘We’re Gonna Be Ready for Them’: LA Sheriff Says There Will Be ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Post-Election Violence
Los Angeles County and two other county law enforcement departments said they are ready for the possibility of civil unrest and will respond accordingly, according to a Tuesday report. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s office and sheriffs from both Orange County and San Bernardino County are preparing for the potential of election-related unrest, as…Jake Dima -
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I Visited DC on Eve of the Election. This Is What I Saw.
As I drove to work in D.C. on Monday morning, I noticed the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ headquarters’ ground floor windows were all boarded up. Curious what the rest of the city looked like, two of my colleagues and I hopped in the car and took a drive through the nation’s capital. We started on…Virginia Allen -
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18 Photos of Businesses Bracing for Post-Election Violence
Businesses in cities around America are prepared for violence and looting following Tuesday's election. Shops, restaurants, and other businesses in Washington, D.C.; New York City; and Los Angeles have spent time over the past several days installing boards over windows and doors to deter vandals from breaking in. Some residents in D.C. are even being…Virginia Allen -
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Why Election Integrity Is So Important to Me
I had a phone call recently from an old friend who follows the work I do on safeguarding the integrity of our elections. He asked me how I could stand the venomous atmosphere of the political world in Washington, or vicious, unfair, and seemingly constant attacks by a biased, partisan media. After all, the media…Hans von Spakovsky -
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‘Every City Is Preparing for It’: Here’s What Police Are Doing Ahead of Possible Election Unrest
Police departments are set to cancel days off, prepare tactical response teams, and gather intelligence about possible election unrest as Nov. 3 quickly approaches, according to two police union officials. The New York City Police Department on Oct. 24 told businesses within the boroughs to prepare for possible political violence, The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 24….Jake Dima -
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Why Safeguarding Our Elections Matters
In the American Revolution, people gave up their lives to secure our system of government. During the women’s suffrage movement, some protested and risked it all so women could participate in elections. And during the civil rights movement, some endured violence and prosecution to secure the right to vote. Americans throughout history have made tremendous…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Appeals Court Orders Minnesota to Separate Mail-In Ballots Arriving After Election Day
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that mail-in ballots from Minnesota that arrive after Nov. 3 must be separated from those that are received on or before Election Day. The ruling, from a three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, authorized a Republican challenge against Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon's order extending the ballot…Andrew Trunsky -
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8 States in Voting Lawsuits With Election Day Less Than a Week Away
With Election Day just days away, and early voting already underway in many states, the election-related lawsuits have been piling up, and court decisions (and appeals) have been coming out at a dizzying rate. Some are still trying to change the rules in the middle of the election that would make it easier to commit…Zack Smith -
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10 Rallies, Protests Slated During Election Week in DC, Park Service Says
The National Park Service has approved one permit for a prayer vigil in the nation's capital next week, which includes Election Day, and is reviewing nine other demonstration requests, a local CBS affiliate reported. The requests include religious gatherings, patriotic events, and free speech demonstrations “against the election results,” WUSA-TV (Channel 9) reported. The National Park…Kaylee Greenlee -
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Federal Appeals Court Reminds Judges Not to Change Rules Before or During Election
The Supreme Court advises that judges should not change state and county election rules right before an election, a Cincinnati-based appeals court has reminded a lower court. The Ohio case, like others this election season, involves the use of ballot “drop boxes” and restrictions that officials may put on them while attempting to maintain the…Zack Smith -
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Tech Companies’ Election Interference Has Gone Too Far
The New York Post’s breaking news of emails purporting to show Hunter Biden scheming to make money off the family name has created a social media firestorm. Twitter began blocking users from sharing it almost instantly. Facebook didn’t block the story outright, but it did announce almost immediately that it was “reducing its distribution on…Neil Patel -
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Mail-In and Absentee Voting Could Compromise Integrity of the 2020 Election
Mail-in voting has increased sharply due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Pew Research Center reported that in the 2016 general election, 24.9% of votes were absentee or mail-in and in the 2018 general election, 27.4% of votes were absentee or mail-in. But during the 2020 primaries, 50.3% of votes cast were absentee or mail-in. …Rachel del Guidice -
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‘Dirty Voter Rolls’ Plus Huge Mail-In Vote Risk ‘Disaster,’ Election Law Experts Say
Election security is paramount, but it will be hard to achieve in the 2020 elections due to the massive increase in mail-in voting, experts said during an online briefing Thursday held by The Heritage Foundation. “I’m focused on Nevada, because that’s the state that rushed to vote by mail,” said J. Christian Adams, president and…Rachel del Guidice -
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California’s Governor Mocked Me, but I Received Ballot 8 Years After Moving
As you undoubtedly have heard on television, the internet, and social media, the right to vote is fundamental to the American system. But as we near Election Day, it’s important to remember that the right to vote means little if our officials can’t maintain election integrity. Fraudulent votes undermine our electoral system and take rightful…Jarrett Stepman -
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New Jersey Mail Carrier Charged With Throwing Away Mail-In Ballots
A New Jersey postal worker was arrested and charged Wednesday with discarding multiple pieces of mail, including election ballots, CBS News reported. Over 1,800 pieces of mail were retrieved from dumpsters, 99 of which were ballots, according to CBS. Federal prosecutors told the network that the postal worker, identified as Nicholas Beauchene, 26, was scheduled to deliver mail in…Bernadette Breslin -
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Supreme Court Acts to Protect Election Integrity in South Carolina
The U.S. Supreme Court acted in the best interests of the voters of South Carolina on Monday by dissolving a preliminary injunction issued by a lower court. The high court responded to an emergency appeal. The injunction from U.S. District Judge J. Michelle Childs, an Obama appointee, would have prevented South Carolina from applying its…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Ensuring the Integrity of Our Election System
This article is an excerpt from the “2020 Mandate for Leadership: A Clear Vision for the Next Administration.” It looks back at policy decisions made by the Trump administration over the past four years. You can purchase your copy of “Mandate 2020” here. The progressive left has created a false hue and cry about a supposed…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Protect Elderly Votes Project Aims to Thwart ‘Ballot Harvesting’ Fraud
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the push for widespread mail-in voting and other alternatives to going to the polls ahead of the presidential election has increased the risk of vote fraud through “ballot harvesting,” and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, advocates warn. To protect seniors, especially those with physical impairments, the American Constitutional Rights Union is…Nathalie Voit -
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YouTube Adds Disclaimer to Heritage Foundation Video on Mail-In Ballots
YouTube has posted a disclaimer to a video produced by The Heritage Foundation that warns of the potential problems of mass voting by mail. YouTube didn’t say it disputed any of the facts in the video, which was posted Sept. 2 and details recent problems with mail-in primary elections. The video cites mainstream media reporting…Fred Lucas