FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
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ELECTION ADMINISTRATION · NEWS BRIEF
Voting-rights groups allege the federal government’s collection and analysis of detailed voter data from states violates federal law and privacy protections.
The lawsuit asks a federal court to stop the program and require destruction of data said to have been improperly obtained. The administration had not commented when the AP report was published.
VOTER ACCESS
State officials say counties have cleared a backlog linked to a software glitch before early voting begins.
Associated Press · Oct. 16, 2026ELECTION LEGITIMACY
A Reuters survey finds unconditional commitments from only some candidates in competitive Senate races.
Reuters · Oct. 15, 2026JUDICIAL POWER
Republican senators are preparing to accelerate confirmations if control of the chamber changes after the election.
Reuters · Oct. 15, 2026THE EDITORIAL VIEW · OPINION
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