Halloween is over, but the election litigation is getting really scary

“Something wicked this way comes.” Those words from William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” capture a certain dread that takes hold of some of us tasked with covering the legal elements of the presidential election. Just as Halloween ended, things in the days leading into Election Day have begun to get…well, spooky. Call it election jitters, but some of us have been here before.....MORE

This Is How Astronauts Vote From Space

Many consider voting a civic duty, even in those countries where it is not compulsory. People go to great lengths to exercise their democratic right of choosing their representatives in politics, but sometimes circumstances don’t make it easy. Imagine if you want to vote but you are in space – your nearest drop-off location for your ballot might be more difficult to reach than others.....MORE

Ballot boxes burned in Oregon, Washington

Authorities are investigating after two ballot drop boxes were burned in Oregon and Washington on Monday, just more than a week out from Election Day.....MORE

Intelligence bulletins show rising threat from extremists motivated by election conspiracies

Domestic violent extremists are considering a range of activities to disrupt the 2024 election and the peaceful transfer of power, with U.S. intelligence agencies seeing greater discussions around a future civil war and plans to destroy ballot drop boxes.....MORE

What we know, and what we don’t, about early voting numbers

There may be two weeks left before Election Day, but the 2024 election is well underway. Around 18 million Americans had cast their ballots, either by mail or in early in-person voting, by Tuesday.

There have already been some startling numbers, with the Georgia secretary of state noting first-day voting totals in the state were more than double the record. North Carolina also set a first-day record, though by a much narrower margin.

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Georgia Supreme Court halts controversial election rules while weighing appeal

Georgia’s top court on Tuesday declined to let several controversial election rules go into effect while it weighs an appeal by national Republicans. They were passed in recent months by the State Election Board, then struck down by a lower court.....MORE

Help, Hope and Vote

Ms. Annie of WMNF radio hosts a lightning round of information and commentary on post-hurricane help and voting. The Forum analyzed the promises made and the disinformation surrounding national issues and middle east policy.

Sunday Forum October 20, 2024 8am

Sunday Forum October 20, 2024 9am

Early voting set to begin Monday in Florida

The 2024 presidential race is well underway. The general election is coming soon, and voters in Tampa Bay and Central Florida counties can start voting Monday. They have until Sunday, Nov. 3 to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.....MORE

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US state of Georgia reports record turnout on first day of early voting

The state of Georgia has reported a record turnout on the first day of early voting in the United States elections, revealing a high level of engagement in the key battleground state.

Historically, large turnouts for early voting have favoured Democrats, although both parties have been urging voters to go to the polls early in states where it is allowed.

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Progressives Set to Unleash Swing State Blitz for Harris

Just over a month away from the U.S. general election, the largest progressive political organizing group in the country announced Friday that it is aiming to encourage 5 million voters in seven battleground states to vote against former Republican President Donald Trump.....MORE

2024 General Election Important Deadlines

These are the important deadlines for voters in Hillsborough County

Deadline to register: October 7

Vote By Mail Request: October 24 before 5:00 PM.

Vote By Mail: Begin mailing ballots to overseas and absent military Vote By Mail requesters on Sept. 20. Begin mailing to domestic Vote By Mail requesters on Oct. 3. Voted ballots must be back in our office no later than 7 p.m. Election Day to be counted. 

Early Voting: October 21 - November 3, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Election Day: November 5, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Is the FIX in?

Democrats Sue To Block Georgia Election Rules, Citing Risk Of Post-Election “Chaos”

Georgia Democrats, supported by Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, filed a lawsuit Monday to block new election rules in the state, warning that they could cause post-election “chaos” in the critical battleground state this November.....MORE

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Florida GOP now has more than 900,000 more registered voters than Democrats

The Republican Party of Florida ended April with 5,247,165 registered voters, while the Florida Democratic Party had 4,340,614, according to data posted Friday on the state Division of Elections website.....Read More

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