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Proposed changes to election policy are on the table in South Dakota, and they re drawing sharp opposition from local officials. At issue is whether the state should limit the scope of early voting. On Thursday, a House committee advanced a Republican-led plan to reduce the number of early voting days from 46 to 30. .
The race to fill a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat is drawing a lot of regional and national interest. And it s not just analysts; candidates are getting support in light of potential legal fights over matters such as reproductive rights. Two liberals and two conservatives are running in next week s primary. .
Supporters of ranked choice voting say the system could improve Washington state s presidential primary elections. A bill in Olympia would create a ranked system in which candidates are ranked by a voter s preference. Stephanie Houghton, managing director of FairVote Washington, said the measure, which her group supports, would alleviate a problem caused when voters are asked to vote early, including in primaries. .