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Democrat Bill Dauphin wins Vernon special election after recount resulted in tie
Democrat Bill Dauphin has been elected to the Vernon Town Council during a special election held Tuesday. The Registrar of Voters said Dauphin won by over 100 votes after tying with Republican candidate Bill Campbell during a recount of votes cast in the general election. Dauphin received 1,767 votes and Campbell received 1,633 votes, according to the Registrar of Voters….
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Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, ruling that private plaintiffs can't sue
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.
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Special election to be held after Vernon recount results in tied vote
A special election will be held in Vernon after two candidates vying for the 12th seat on the Town Council had tied votes. The Vernon Registrar of Voters conducted a recount of Tuesday’s election results after two votes divided candidates Bill Dauphin and Bill Campbell. Both candidates received 2,693 votes, respectively. That recount resulted in a tie, according to town…
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Secretary of the State kicks off National Voter Registration Day
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas is encouraging voters, including young voters, to register to take part in elections as she kicks off National Voter Registration Day.
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Alabama Republicans reject call for 2nd majority Black district, despite Supreme Court ruling
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.
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Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost power of Black voters
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.
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Supreme Court strikes down Alabama's congressional map in win for Black voters
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.
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GOP unveils program to get Republicans voting early: ‘Change the culture'
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.
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Chris Christie kicks off 2024 GOP presidential bid with swipes at Trump
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,…
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Supreme Court tossed out the heart of Voting Rights Act a decade ago. The next ruling could go further
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
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State Senate in CT Passes Bill for Early Voting
A bill to allow Connecticut voters to cast their ballots early passed overnight.
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Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Planning to Launch GOP Presidential Campaign Next Week
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to launch his second campaign for the Republican nomination for president next week in New Hampshire.
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East Hampton Students Mobilize Vote on Town Budget Referendum
A group of East Hampton High School students are spreading the word about the town’s budget referendum.
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East Hampton Students Mobilize Vote on Town Budget Referendum
A group of East Hampton High School students are spreading the word about the town’s budget referendum. It comes after cuts to education were included in the proposed budget. “They bring so much to the school and every teacher matters, here especially,” Enja Barry, a junior, said. That’s how students at East Hampton high school feel about their teachers....
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Why Some CT Lawmakers Voted For and Against the Early Voting Bill
The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a bill creating an in-person early voting system. While it passed, dozens of lawmakers didn’t support it. Both sides explain why they are for or against it.
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‘A Real and Imminent Threat': Security Experts Warn of Foreign Cyber Threat to 2024 Voting
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.
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Few Voting Issues Seen as US Decides Congress' Balance of Power During Joe Biden's Term
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.
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Curbside Voting Becomes a Reality for Some East Haven Residents
A district in East Haven is making the voting process a little easier by offering a curbside option. How does it work, you might ask? District 2 Moderator Steven Andree said the goal is to help anyone who might have a hard time walking, or those who are disabled. Residents can drive up to Momauguin Elementary School with a family…
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Few Early Complaints During Voting
NBC Connecticut Investigates has heard from a few viewers with early complaints about long lines on Election Day, tabulator troubles and a possible new issue we had not heard about before.
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CT LIVE!: What To Know Before Heading to the Polls on Tuesday
Secretary of the State Mark Kohler explains everything you need to know about Election Day 2022.