Netanyahu Poised for 5th Term as Israel PM as Rival Concedes

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Apr 9, 2019 Israel's Blue and White party leaders concede defeat; promise to wage a robust battle from the opposition. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Multiple Senators Back Proposals to Abolish the Electoral College

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Apr 1, 2019 Democrats are fighting what could prove an uphill battle to change the way Americans elect presidents. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

House Fails to Override Trump Veto of His Border Emergency

ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Mar 26, 2019 In the showdown's legislative finale, 14 Republicans join all voting Democrats, but the measure falls 38 votes short of two-thirds majority. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

House Democrats Could Refuse to Seat North Carolina Republican

Ilana Novick Dec 4, 2018 State election officials investigate fraud claims involving absentee ballots and a political operative hired by candidate Mark Harris. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

House Democrats Plan to Restore Voting Rights, Ethics Laws

Ilana Novick Nov 12, 2018 It is an ambitious plan for a divided government. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Long Lines, Machine Breakdowns Mar Vote on Election Day

By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY, COLLEEN LONG and MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Nov 6, 2018 Reports of unexpected closings at polling stations, plus malfunctioning equipment and long waits, made for midterm-election challenges in several states. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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So, Who’s Winning? Watch Live as Midterm 2018 Results Roll In

Staff / Truthdig Nov 6, 2018 Follow along as journalists from The Intercept, PBS and "Democracy Now!" track election results across the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rejection of Mail-In Ballots Raises Alarm Ahead of Election

CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY / The Associated Press Oct 31, 2018 As more people than ever return their ballots by mail, concern about whether voters can be assured their ballots will count is growing. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

There’s Something Suspicious Going On With Georgia’s Voting Machines

Ilana Novick Oct 25, 2018 The NAACP has filed a complaint with the Georgia Board of Elections. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tamper-Proof Voting Machine

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For Some Democrats, Civic Engagement Is Replacing Religion 

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Oct 11, 2018 A new poll suggests that among Democratic voters, the most civically engaged are the least religious. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

This Woman Is Going to Prison for Voting

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Sep 6, 2018 Crystal Mason didn't know that in Texas you can't vote while on parole or supervised release. What happened next is hard to believe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )