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Three elections headlines for your consideration after you scroll through our selection of related political cartoons:<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Most candidates for top election posts are against hand counts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“The vast majority of candidates running to become their states\u2019 chief election officers oppose hand counting ballots, a laborious and error-prone process that has gained favor among some Republicans embracing conspiracy theories about voting machines.<\/p>\n

“An Associated Press survey of major-party secretary of state candidates in the 24 states found broad skepticism about hand counting among election professionals of all ideological stripes. Of 23 Republicans who responded to the survey, 13 clearly said they opposed implementing a statewide hand count of ballots instead of a machine count.” Click the headline to read more by Nicholas Riccardi | Associated Press<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Mike
Mike Luckovich <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2.<\/strong> Threats to US election security grow more complex<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“Top U.S. election security officials say protecting the nation\u2019s voting systems has become increasingly challenging since millions of Americans embraced unfounded conspiracy theories and false claims about widespread fraud in the 2020 presidential race.<\/p>\n

“With the midterm elections just days away, the director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Jen Easterly, and other officials say they have no evidence that election infrastructure has been altered by hostile actors to prevent voting or vote counting, compromise ballots or affect voter registration accuracy.<\/p>\n

“But they\u2019re not lowering their guard. Disinformation is rampant. Foreign rivals are capable of potent cyber mischief. And the insider threat is considered greater than ever. On top of the physical threats and intimidation of elections officials \u2014 which is authorities\u2019 overriding concern \u2014 security experts are particularly worried about tampering by those who work in local election offices or at polling stations.” Click the headline to read more by\u00a0Frank Bajak | Associated Press<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Voter
Voter intimidation by Dave Whamond, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Democracy's
Democracy’s Fright Night by Christopher Weyant, The Boston Globe, MA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3.<\/strong> So far, Californians aren\u2019t rushing to vote early<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“With just days to go until Tuesday\u2019s election, the state has yet to see a big surge of people voting early \u2014 but experts say numbers will pick up as the deadline approaches for Californians to choose a new governor, weigh in on seven ballot measures and cast a vote in multiple congressional races.<\/p>\n

“Only 17% of ballots had been returned as of Friday, according to Political Data, Inc., which tracks voter data from every county in California. With little time remaining until Nov. 8, that\u2019s a far cry from the 55-60% overall voter turnout expected in this election. A low turnout could give a bump to Republicans in competitive races, as historically the GOP tends to do better when fewer people vote.<\/p>\n

“But the low numbers also could simply reflect voters procrastinating.<\/p>\n

“Turnout so far has been higher in some parts of the Bay Area \u2014 23% in San Mateo County, 22% in Santa Clara County, and 20% in Contra Costa County.\u00a0 San Francisco and Alameda are about average, at 18% and 17% respectively, according to Political Data, Inc.” Click the headline to read more by Marisa Kendall | Bay Area News Group<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"
Candidate choices by David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star, Tucson, AZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Voter
Voter intimidation by Dave Granlund, PoliticalCartoons.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"\"
Election 2022 by David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star, Tucson, AZ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"While
While it still matters by John Darkow, Columbia Missourian <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"It's
It’s the Economy, Stupid by Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Trick
Trick Or Treaters Dress As US Voters by R.J. Matson, CQ Roll Call <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"You
You should Vote – I Voted by Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Election
Election Day 2022 by Bob Englehart, PoliticalCartoons.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Herschel
Herschel Shows Trump Badge by Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With less than 24 hours before the polls open, a low number of California voters have cast their ballots early.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":878,"featured_media":8655385,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"subheadline":"With less than 24 hours before the polls open, a low number of California voters have cast their ballots 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