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Sep 30, 2022

Update: Dan Cox Loses Final Appeal To Block Early Mail-In Ballot Counting

A judge with Maryland’s highest court denied the GOP candidate for governor’s appeal Friday.

Sep 16, 2022

Republican Gov. Candidate Dan Cox Challenges Early Tabulation Of Mail-In Ballots In Maryland

In a statement released by his campaign, Cox calls the Board of Elections’ effort to allow mail-in ballots to be tabulated earlier “unconstitutional.”

Aug 18, 2020

After Mishaps With App, Online Voter Registration Is No Longer Available In D.C.

“Even in Missouri, of all places, I could register and change address online without having to print & mail or go in-person. Ridiculous,” tweeted one irate D.C. voter.

Jun 03, 2020

Lost Ballots And Long Lines Mark A Bumpy First Foray Into Vote-By-Mail In D.C.

Absentee ballots that were requested but never received. Technical issues with a voter app. Hourslong lines at vote centers.

Dec 05, 2018

Initiative 77 Supporters Race To Collect Almost 25,000 Signatures For the Repeal Of The Repeal

“Save Our Vote” advocates need to collect enough petition signatures by next Wednesday to put the referendum on the ballot in 2019.

Oct 26, 2016

More Than 7,000 D.C. Residents Have Voted Early So Far

D.C. Board of Elections says that opening day on Saturday broke previous turnout records.

Jun 14, 2016

Bug In Board Of Elections App Might Have Changed Some Voters’ Party Affiliations

If that happens to you, use a provisional ballot.

Jun 13, 2016

Meet The New D.C. Board Of Elections Boss, Same As The Old Boss

Alice Miller talks about DCBOE’s preparedness for the election and why she’s coming back for more.

Apr 05, 2016

Bernie Will Be On The D.C. Ballot After All

The D.C. Council passed emergency legislation that clarifies a grace period for submitting paperwork to get on the ballot.

Apr 04, 2016

Judge Rules In Favor Of D.C. $15 Minimum Wage Ballot Initiative

The DC for $15 campaign says they are confident they’ll be able to get the necessary signatures to get it on the November ballot.

 
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