'It's Ridiculous': States Struggle To Accommodate COVID-19 Positive Voters
In Texas, COVID-19 positive voters can be put in the position of choosing between their right to vote and the public's health.
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Hundreds Of Thousands Of Immigrants May Miss Out On Voting Amid Naturalization Delays
The federal agency that naturalizes U.S. citizens is dealing with budget cuts, backlogs, and possible furloughs. People who won't become citizens before November won't be able to vote.
How This Conservative Florida County Became A Surprise 2020 Battleground
Duval County in northeast Florida hasn't voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since Jimmy Carter in 1976, but this year might be different.
Why The 2020 Presidential Election Is Not 2016
With Joe Biden leading in the polls, Democrats are haunted by the ghosts of 2016 when Hillary Clinton led, too. But there are a few key factors that make this year's election different.
Texas Faces Dilemma: How To Accommodate COVID-19 Postive Voters
One challenge for which election officials still don't have a great answer is this: how to handle voters who test positive for COVID-19 after the deadline for absentee ballots has passed.
Postmaster General Touts Postal Service Overhaul But Promises On-Time Election Mail
Louis DeJoy's political donations have sparked questions about whether he has an interest in affecting the delivery of mail ballots. He said the Postal Service has "ample capacity" to handle them.
U.S. Intelligence: China Opposes Trump Reelection; Russia Works Against Biden
William Evanina, who leads the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, also said Iran is trying to undermine the November election.
With Focus On Redistricting, Democrats Place New Emphasis On Statehouses
After the 2010 census, Republicans flipped 20 state legislative chambers, seizing control of mapmaking in many states. This year, Democrats are making sure they're mobilizing.
Member Of Senate Intelligence Committee On Election Security
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Angus King, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on the intelligence community's warning about China, Russia and Iran trying to interfere in the election.
Democrats Worry Attorney General Has An 'October Surprise' In The Making
Attorney General William Barr says he won't take any action to influence the presidential election, but looming in the background is a probe apparently focused on the Obama administration.