It’s not the first time technical problems affected Virginians’ ability to register to vote under a looming deadline.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
McConnell to schedule October revote on Republicans’ COVID-19 relief plan
While many Republicans question need for more relief like special unemployment benefits or direct payments to taxpayers, some Republican senators in difficult re-election races are eager for more aid.
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Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Republican challenges incumbent Democrat for Hallowell-area District 84 seat
Incumbent state Rep. Charlotte Warren of Hallowell sees the environment and transitioning to clean energy as a top issue for young voters, while Scott Taylor of West Gardiner says education and jobs are key issues affecting them.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Barrett tells senators she has no agenda on health care, other issues before Supreme Court
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett would not say whether she would recuse herself from any election-related cases involving President Trump, who nominated her.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Defiant Trump defends virus record in 1st post-COVID rally
After the White House sidestepped the question for days, the president’s doctor said Trump had tested negative for the virus and the doctor had concluded that Trump was not contagious.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World
Big turnout as early in-person voting starts in Georgia
Thousands of people waiting for hours outside polling places for the chance to cast ballots on Monday.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Election site in Madison changed to Old Point Avenue school
After the July primaries, the town manager said that the longtime location at the Town Office and Fire Department makes it difficult to abide by CDC guidelines, so the location has been changed.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Biden makes big push in Ohio, once seen as long shot for him
Joe Biden is attempting to expand the battleground map and keep President Trump on the defensive in a state thought to be out of reach after veering right in the presidential race 4 years ago.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Veteran legislator faces challenge from political newcomer in Augusta House District 85
Democrat state Rep. Donna Doore and challenger Bill Clardy are seeking a spot in the state House of Representatives.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Barr broke elections law, ethics groups say in call to impeach
A bipartisan group of lawyers from the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law at the University of Pennsylvania and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics said Barr has used the department to further President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign.