| Elections Newsletter for Thursday March 12, 2026 ( 26 items ) |
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Ariz. State Senate Republicans Advance Election Integrity Measures to Strengthen Voter Confidence, Election Security
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 11 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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Senate Republicans Advance Election Integrity Measures to Strengthen Voter Confidence, Election Security
Senate Republicans are taking action to strengthen election integrity and reinforce voter confidence, passing legislation this month aimed at preventing foreign influence in Arizona elections, strengthening election system security, and improving signature ver
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ASA Advocacy Update: Farm Bill Progress, Workforce Legislation, Tariffs, and 2026 Election Developments
ITASCA, Illinois, March 12 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Advocacy Update: Farm Bill Progress, Workforce Legislation, Tariffs, and 2026 Election Developments
If it's March, it's appropriations season in DC. Last week, at a critical point in the legislative calendar, ASA Advocacy engaged Capitol Hill lawmakers on key industry issues while closely following emerging developments. On Tuesday night, the House Agriculture Committee reported the long
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities
SALEM, Oregon, March 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities
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New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 16 other attorneys general today challenged the Trump Administration's demand t
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Colo. Secretary of State: Jeff Crank Qualifies for State Primary Ballot
DENVER, Colorado, March 11 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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Jeff Crank Qualifies for State Primary Ballot
The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Jeff Crank, Republican candidate for United States House of Representatives, District 5, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot.
Candidates for United States House of Representativ
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Colo. Secretary of State: Jessica Killin Qualifies for State Primary Ballot
DENVER, Colorado, March 12 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Jessica Killin Qualifies for State Primary Ballot
The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Jessica Killin, Democratic candidate for United States House of Representatives, District 5, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot.
Candidates for United States House of Repre
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Cornyn Op-Ed: Why the SAVE Act Matters More than the Filibuster
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Op-Ed: Why the SAVE Act Matters More than the Filibuster
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WASHINGTON - In light of unprecedented Democrat obstruction, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the New York Post highlighting his support for the SAVE America Act and whatever changes to Senate rules may prove necessary to enact it so Senate Republicans can deliver on the America First agenda and the mandate given
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Cotton to Wright: Democrat's Undermining of Strategic Petroleum Reserve Threatens Higher Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton to Wright: Democrat's Undermining of Strategic Petroleum Reserve Threatens Higher Gas Prices
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Washington, D.C. -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Secretary of Energy Chris Wright raising concerns over the Biden administration's misuse of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). America's emergency energy stockpile is an instrument designed to protect our national security
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DNC: JD Vance Finally Emerges From Hiding... To Rub Elbows With Billionaires
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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JD Vance Finally Emerges From Hiding... To Rub Elbows with Billionaires
New reporting reveals that JD Vance is coming out of hiding since the beginning of the war in Iran to embark on a fundraising tour for the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections this November. Supporters have been asked to pay $250,000 to co-host each event or spend $100,000 to attend.
One of the
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DNC: New Hampshire Democrat Bobbi Boudman Wins 7th Carroll County State House District Election, Becomes 28th Democratic Legislative Flip Since 2025
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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New Hampshire Democrat Bobbi Boudman Wins 7th Carroll County State House District Election, Becomes 28th Democratic Legislative Flip Since 2025
Last night, New Hampshire Democrat Bobbi Boudman clinched a major victory in the 7th Carroll County State House District election, flipping a Trump-won district that Republicans carried by 13 points in the previous election. This victor
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Final Communique of the 86th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
BANJUL, Gambia, March 11 [Category: International] -- The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights issued the following news release:
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Final Communique of the 86th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
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1\. The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) convened its 86th Ordinary Session virtually, from 23 February to 9 March 2026, in accordance with Article 64(2) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Afr
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Governor Hochul Participates in a Fireside Chat at Politico Summit in Albany
ALBANY, New York, March 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Participates in a Fireside Chat at Politico Summit in Albany
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul sat down with Politico's Albany Bureau Chief Nick Reisman for a fireside Q&A at the Politico New York Agenda: Albany Summit to discuss the work that is being done in Albany, how the 2026 agenda is taking shape and what's to come for New Y
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Hofstra University: Professor James Sample Analyzes Voting Rights, Executive Power, Legal Battles on National News
HEMPSTEAD, New York, March 11 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Professor James Sample Analyzes Voting Rights, Executive Power, Legal Battles on National News
Maurice A. Deane School of Law Professor James Sample was a frequent national commentator this month, appearing on ABC News and MS Now to analyze major developments in election law, executive authority, and high-profile political controversies.
Among his interviews, Professor Sample explained the potential implicat
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HPU Research and Innovation: March 2026
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, March 11 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Research and Innovation: March 2026
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Anna Venditti, a sophomore biology major on the pre-med track, was awarded a George Barthalmus Undergraduate Research Grant Award to advance her research about effective ways for students to learn in a chemistry laboratory. She is pictured in the Wanek School of Natural Sciences.
HIGH POINT, N.C., March 11, 2026 - High Point University students, f
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ICYMI: Democrats Notch 28th State Legislative Seat Flip After "Stunning Upset" in R+13 Seat in New Hampshire
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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ICYMI: Democrats Notch 28th State Legislative Seat Flip After "Stunning Upset" in R+13 Seat in New Hampshire
In another major warning sign for Donald Trump and Republicans, Democrat Bobbi Boudman clinched victory in the 7th Carroll County State House District election last night in New Hampshire, flipping a Trump-won district that Republicans carried by 13 points in the previou
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ICYMI: In New Lawsuit, DNC Forces Trump Administration to Answer for Threats of Voter Intimidation
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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ICYMI: In New Lawsuit, DNC Forces Trump Administration to Answer for Threats of Voter Intimidation
Yesterday, the DNC sued the Trump administration over its failure to respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests on any plans to deploy federal agents or troops to polling places, drop boxes, and election offices in upcoming elections. The DNC will continue to hold the T
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ICYMI: In New Video, Senator Murray Shines Spotlight on Horrific ICE and Border Patrol Shootings Across the Country
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: In New Video, Senator Murray Shines Spotlight on Horrific ICE and Border Patrol Shootings Across the Country
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Senator Murray: "The painful reality is that in addition to the tragic killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good which-rightfully-got national attention, there are other cases where ICE and Border Patrol shot people, with no clear cause, and lied about it afterwards. We have to put
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In Florida, House Republicans "Struggle" to Foment Agenda Amid Pissed Off Conference and Devastating Polling Numbers
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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In Florida, House Republicans "Struggle" to Foment Agenda Amid Pissed Off Conference and Devastating Polling Numbers
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As House Republicans jet off to Florida in the middle of another war for a pep rally with Donald Trump, struggles persist in crafting a legislative agenda ahead of the midterms.
The Washington Post reports that some Republicans, including Deputy Speaker Mike Joh
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Letlow: Senate Must Advance Save America Act via Talking Filibuster
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Letlow: Senate Must Advance Save America Act via Talking Filibuster
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow is urging the United States Senate to enforce a 'talking filibuster' requirement to pass the SAVE America Act and send it to President Trump's desk. The election integrity measure has yet to receive a Senate vote as Democrats block without having a real debate on the issue.
The SA
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Maine Joins Secretaries of State Seeking DHS Confirmation That ICE Agents Will Not Be Illegally Deployed to Polls
AUGUSTA, Maine, March 11 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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Maine joins Secretaries of State seeking DHS confirmation that ICE agents will not be illegally deployed to polls
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced today that Maine, along with eight other states, has sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Nominee Markwayne Mullin seeking confirmation that ICE agents would not be deployed to polling locations during the
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Media Tip Sheet: Iranian War Impact For Voters Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Iranian War Impact For Voters Ahead of Midterms
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WASHINGTON (March 11, 2025)- The war in Iran is emerging as a key issue influencing Americans ahead of U.S. midterm elections, particularly as it drives concerns about national security and the economy. Rising global oil prices linked to the conflict are increasing gas prices in the United States, adding pressure to voters already worried ab
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Peters and Blumenthal Press Department of Labor Inspector General D'Esposito Over Potential Hatch Act Violations
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Peters and Blumenthal Press Department of Labor Inspector General D'Esposito Over Potential Hatch Act Violations
Federal Election Commission Filings Show D'Esposito Campaign Continued to Accept Donations Despite Denials During Confirmation Process
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U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member
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S.D. Governor Signs Attorney General Jackley's Election Integrity Bill
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 12 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Governor Signs Attorney General Jackley's Election Integrity Bill
Senate Bill 17, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley's election integrity bill, was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Larry Rhoden.
Senate Bill 17 prohibits a candidate or political committee from accepting contributions or loans made by a foreign national. It unanimously passed both t
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Senator Marshall: Democrats Refuse to Secure Our Elections
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Democrats Refuse to Secure Our Elections
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Senator Marshall Joins CNN to Discuss Iran Conflict and SAVE America Act
Washington - On Tuesday night, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Kaitlan Collins on CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins to discuss the U.S. progress in Iran, reiterating President Trump's goal of destroying missile capabilities. He also questi
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USC Study Finds AI Agents Can Autonomously Coordinate Propaganda Campaigns Without Human Direction
LOS ANGELES, California, March 11 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Study Finds AI Agents Can Autonomously Coordinate Propaganda Campaigns Without Human Direction
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Imagine it is two weeks before a major election in a closely contested state. A controversial ballot measure is on the line. Suddenly, a wave of posts floods X, Reddit, and Facebook, all pushing the same narrative, all amplifying each other, all generating
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USC Study Finds AI Agents Can Autonomously Coordinate Propaganda Campaigns Without Human Direction
MARINA DEL REY, California, March 12 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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USC Study Finds AI Agents Can Autonomously Coordinate Propaganda Campaigns Without Human Direction
The findings carry stark implications for elections, public health, and anyone who relies on social media for information
By Marc Ballon
Imagine it is two weeks before a major election in a closely conte
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WATCH: Sen. Schiff Continues Push to Hold Trump Administration Responsible for Illegal Iran War on MS NOW
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sen. Schiff Continues Push to Hold Trump Administration Responsible for Illegal Iran War on MS NOW
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"The big winner so far of the Iran war is not the United States. It's not Iran. It's not our Gulf allies that are seeing their urban, suburban facilities being bombed in retaliation. It's the Russians."
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's The Briefing wi
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