Many jurisdictions now monitor election equipment with GPS trackers, video-record ballot counting and open their headquarters for tours.

In-person early voting begins on Thursday, Oct. 17 and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Absentee ballots must be requested by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and those ballots must be returned to the voter’s local board of elections office by 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Across the US, including in some of the nation’s presidential swing states, new or recently altered state laws are changing how Americans will vote, tally ballots, and administer and certify November’s election.

In a statement on the Portage County Democrats’ Facebook page, county board of elections chair Randi Clites said members voted 3-1 Friday to remove the sheriff’s department from providing security during in-person absentee voting.

It goes without saying that the polls have shifted a lot since mid-July, when President Biden was well behind Trump. Since then, Harris has gained about six or seven points in most battleground states and nationwide, according to our poll average. Updated Sept. 9

If he is re-elected, though, he didn’t rule out the possibility of appointing former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, tech billionaire Elon Musk or Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to his Cabinet.

The Montanta Secretary of State received a report of ballot display issues for absentee voters. Christi Jacobsen did not take Harris of the ballot.

David LaGrand and Senita Lenear are the two candidates running for Grand Rapids Mayor in the upcoming election.

What you need to know to cast your ballot before Nov. 5 where you live.

The Treasury Secretary warned that America cannot "veer off" course after the Biden administration achieved a "soft landing" for the economy.