Maricopa County election officials, including Recorder Justin Heap and the Board of Supervisors, settled a lawsuit over election administration responsibilities. The agreement establishes a clear framework for future elections, with an interim plan governing the July 21 primary.
President Donald Trump has dismissed the last two commissioners of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), an independent federal agency overseeing election security. The move, criticized by Democrats and election officials as "irresponsible and dangerous," occurred months before the 2026 midterm elections, potentially disrupting election administration.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned state election officials they could face criminal charges for knowingly allowing noncitizens to vote or remain on voter rolls. The letters, sent to all 50 states, are part of the Trump administration's effort to tighten election rules, though critics argue the threat is based on unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud.
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funding from states and warning election officials of arrest if they don't remove noncitizens from voter rolls. This action, seen by critics as an attempt to interfere with elections and undermine confidence, comes ahead of crucial midterm elections.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to five days later. The 5-4 decision, a loss for the Republican Party, impacts 18 states and territories with similar grace periods and protects the votes of military and rural Americans.
South Korea's election commission admitted a "painful mistake" in vote distribution after a shortage of ballots disrupted local elections, particularly in Seoul's Songpa district. Despite overall surplus, misallocation led to voting halts.
South Korea's election commission apologized for a ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The acting chairman stated that 42,000 ballots remained in the district and explained the decision to print 50% of ballots for the main vote was due to concerns about excess ballots and allegations of election fraud. The commission also appealed to protesters blocking a handball arena to allow the transfer of vote counting materials.
South Korean police and prosecutors searched and seized documents from election commission offices nationwide, including the central commission and several local branches, as part of an investigation into ballot shortages during the recent local elections. The probe targets over a dozen officials for alleged violations of election law, dereliction of duty, and embezzlement.
A South Korean election official was hospitalized due to health deterioration after a polling station in Seoul was surrounded by protesters for over 22 hours. The protest began due to a shortage of ballots at the Jamsil 7-dong polling station, preventing ballot boxes from being removed.
California's gubernatorial primary results are delayed as officials count remaining ballots, with Steve Hilton leading, followed by Xavier Becerra. Donald Trump congratulated Hilton, while Becerra expressed optimism about advancing to the general election. Concerns about voter fraud have been raised by some commentators.
The ruling People Power Party vowed to hold election officials accountable for ballot shortages in some Seoul polling stations during the June 3 local elections, calling it a "shocking incident" that undermines democracy and urging swift action to ensure all citizens can vote.
Former Trump election official Kurt Olsen attempted to ban Dominion voting machines by proposing the Commerce Department declare their components national security risks. The effort failed due to insufficient evidence, despite reaching the exploration phase within the Commerce Department.
Election officials nationwide express significant concerns about potential deployment of ICE agents to polling locations during the upcoming midterms, citing contradictory statements from the Trump administration and a broader "attack on elections."
Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, a Republican election official convicted for her role in breaching county election systems. Polis called her nine-year sentence "harsh" and disproportionate for a first-time, non-violent offender, leading to her parole in June. Critics, including Secretary of State Jena Griswold and Senator John Hickenlooper, condemned the decision as an "affront to our democracy" and a bad message to those undermining election confidence.
A confrontation broke out between Trinamool Congress and BJP workers at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra in central Kolkata late Thursday, with TMC alleging EVM tampering after CCTV footage showed people entering the strongroom. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee camped at a counting centre in Bhowanipore while urging party candidates to maintain round-the-clock vigil until May 4. Election Commission officials denied any tampering, stating the strongroom has three-tier security and the people seen were authorised representatives segregating postal ballots.
TMC has accused BJP of issuing death threats against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, citing a social media post by BJP national spokesperson Alok Ajay using the phrase 'डरायेगा तो ठोकाएगा दीदी' (If you try to scare us, you will be shot dead, Didi). The controversy was triggered by a viral video showing Election Commission-appointed police observer Ajay Pal Sharma warning a TMC candidate during a raid in South 24 Parganas ahead of assembly polls. BJP rejected the charges, accusing TMC of misrepresenting remarks. Polling is scheduled for April 29 with results on May 4.
Fellowship PAC, a crypto-aligned political action committee claiming over $100 million in funding, has withdrawn its advertising support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's US Senate campaign. The group reported spending $1.75 million on supportive ads that were never placed. Republican leaders contacted Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding his ties to Fellowship, which was partially funded by Cantor Fitzgerald, where his sons now lead the company. Paxton faces Senator John Cornyn in a May 26 runoff.
The top election official in Arizona’s most populous county will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the county board that shares responsibility for overseeing voting
