Voting

Homeless Californians face many barriers to casting a ballot, even in elections that affect their lives. Some counties and nonprofits are trying to boost turnout.

Voters approved that change to the state Constitution back in 2020 through Proposition 17.

Many residents have not been able to cast their votes, with Election Day looming on Tuesday.

The FBI and local law enforcement are investigating after deliberately set fires at ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver early Monday morning damaged three ballots in Oregon and destroyed hundreds in Washington.

Only one-third of the California GOP congressional delegation has pledged to accept the 2024 presidential election results. And only two incumbents in office in 2021 voted to certify President Joe Biden’s win over Donald Trump in the 2020 race.

Oregon leaders are reminding residents they can still register to vote or change their party affiliation as usual.

The state has unearthed several hundred more people than previously known who were improperly registered to vote under Oregon’s motor voter law.

Supporters say ranked-choice voting can reduce political partisanship, while critics and clerks say it would be costly and complex.

The DMV said Friday it first learned about improper registrations in early August. Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade and Gov. Tina Kotek say they learned about it in mid-September.

Top election staffers appeared before a legislative committee for the first time since revelations Oregon improperly registered more than 1,200 people to vote.

Officials say 10 of those improperly registered went on to vote. They stress the issue will not be a factor in this year’s election.

County clerks from Klamath, Lane and Harney Counties discuss the challenges they face administering the upcoming election, from the spread of disinformation, staffing shortages and budget cuts, to physical threats and the intimidation of election workers.