Elections

Trump, Biden poised to debate WASHINGTON -- Ahead of the first debate-stage matchup between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden, each campaign is promising a stark contrast in policy, personality and preparation. by Lobster catchers’ fears for awful year all wet STEVE PEOPLES AND ZEKE MILLER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

For Blacks, virus, mail both carry voting risks RALEIGH, N.C. -- Shirley Dixon-Mosley had never sent a ballot through the mail. She always treasured casting her ballot in person. But for November's election, she voted early and by mail because she didn't want to take any chances. by BRYAN ANDERSON AND NICHOLAS RICCARDI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Voting from home poses ballot challenges ATLANTA -- Two decades ago, Florida's hanging chads became an unlikely symbol of a disputed presidential election. This year, the issue could be poorly marked ovals or boxes. by CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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CALENDAR: 2019-2020 election dates This calendar from the Arkansas Secretary of State's website shows dates for the primary and general election, deadlines to register to vote and more. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Trump transition stance panned from both sides President Donald Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses drew criticism Thursday from both parties in Congress, and lawmakers took... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - September 25, 2020

Large-scale voter fraud in U.S. unseen, FBI director tells panel FBI Director Christopher Wray told senators Thursday that the United States has not experienced large-scale voter fraud by mail or other means, and said it woul... by Devlin Barrett The Washington Post - September 25, 2020

New ads highlight critical voting steps for mail-in ballots Democrats are launching a digital ad targeting Pennsylvanians voting by mail to explain how to correctly fill out and return the ballots, hoping to avert worrie... by NICHOLAS RICCARDI AND MARC LEVY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 25, 2020

3 disinformation sources shut down, Facebook reports Facebook shut down two Russian disinformation networks operated by the nation's intelligence services and a third by people affiliated with a notorious troll fa... by CRAIG TIMBERG THE WASHINGTON POST - September 25, 2020

Two on elections panel face ethics complaint Two Jefferson County election commissioners are the subjects of recent ethics violation complaints lodged with the state Board of Election Commissioners by Mic... by Dale Ellis - September 25, 2020

Rejecting Trump, both parties' leaders see orderly election WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the election drew swift blowback Thursday from both parties ... by The Associated Press - September 24, 2020

State law used to spike ballot measures is unconstitutional, judge rules A Pulaski County judge on Thursday struck down a section of state law that was used to disqualify three separate ballot measures from receiving votes in this fa... by John Moritz - September 24, 2020

Records: Mail delivery lags behind targets as election nears The slice of Michigan that covers Detroit, its suburbs and towns dependent on the auto industry is coveted political terrain in one of this year's most importan... by The Associated Press - September 24, 2020

Voting tricky from abroad on state sites; security features can block forms, information requests Overseas voters attempting to access forms to request a ballot or other official information about the upcoming elections in Arkansas are being made to find wor... by John Moritz - September 24, 2020

Governor stresses need for permanent road tax Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday he would take down a placard in his office referring to the 2019 regular session as "the greatest of all time" if voters reje... by Michael R. Wickline - September 24, 2020

Long-term incumbent faces lawyer in Ward 2 Springdale Incumbent Rick Evans and Kevin Flores are running to represent Ward 2, the southeast part of the city, on the City Council. by Laurinda Joenks - September 24, 2020

Trump son ordered to testify before election Eric Trump must testify in a New York investigation into his family's business practices before the November presidential election, a judge ruled Wednesday, rej... by MICHAEL R. SISAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 24, 2020

Hunter Biden's work in Ukraine a conflict, Senate panels find Two Senate committees issued a report Wednesday alleging that the work Joe Biden's son did in Ukraine constituted a conflict of interest for the Obama administr... by ERIC TUCKER AND MARY CLARE JALONICK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 24, 2020

Trump wary of 'ballots,' won't promise peaceful transfer President Donald Trump on Wednesday wouldn't commit to a peaceful transfer of power if a tally of ballots shows Democrat Joe Biden wins the November election. ... by Bloomberg News - September 24, 2020

President's daughter, Pence visit Minnesota Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump are bringing President Donald Trump's law-and-order campaign message to Minneapolis today. by AMY FORLITI AND MOHAMED IBRAHIM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 24, 2020