Oaklandside's simple guide to the 2024 election

The general election on Nov. 5 is a big deal. To cut through the noise and help people get their bearings, The Oaklandside has pulled together information about what to expect and how to participate. Read More

Pa. municipal election 2025: Everything you need to know about completing your mail ballot

Pennsylvania has universal no-excuse mail voting. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the Nov. 4 municipal election. Read More

Explainer: Does Trump have the power to ban mail-in ballots in U.S. elections?

Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump wants to ban mail-in ballots in federal elections, a form of voting popular with many Americans. About three in 10 ballots were cast through the mail in ... Read More

Trump Wants to End Mail-In Voting Ahead of Next Year’s Midterms

The president does not have the power to unilaterally change voting laws, and any executive order regarding elections is likely to see immediate legal challenges. By Tyler Pager and Nick Corasaniti ... Read More

Do voting machines delay election results? No, Trump's wrong about paper ballot counting

Machines that tabulate votes are faster and more accurate ballot-counters than humans, according to studies and past election experience. Eliminating vote-counting machines and relying solely on ... Read More

Trump vows to end use of mail-in ballots ahead of 2026 midterm election

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump pledged on Monday to issue an executive order to end the use of mail-in ballots and voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a ... Read More

Trump vows to change how elections are run. The U.S. Constitution doesn't give him that power

President Donald Trump on Monday vowed more changes to the way elections are conducted in the U.S., but based on the Constitution there is little to nothing he can do on his own. Relying on false ... Read More

Cascade County elections office recognized for speedy 2024 results

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Cascade County's elections office has gained statewide attention for its efficiency during the 2024 general election. The county was the first large county in Montana to complete ... Read More

Fall River's primary election is around the corner. Do you need an ID? Everything to know

Fall River's primary election is Tuesday, Sept. 16. Voters will nominate two mayoral candidates to enter the running in the biennial municipal election on Nov. 4. The deadline to register to vote in ... Read More