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Maryland Delegate Dana Jones Announces Run For District 30 Senate Seat Maryland Delegate Dana Jones Announces Run For District 30 Senate Seat
Maryland Delegate Dana Jones Announces Run For District 30 Senate Seat Maryland Delegate Dana Jones is officially entering the race for the 30th District Senate seat, vowing to continue her track record of delivering results for the community. Jones announced her candidacy on Nov. 21 to fill the vacant 30th District Senate seat, emphasizing her commitment to collaboration, community priorities, and proven leadership. In her announcement, Jones highlighted her legislative accomplishments over the past four and a half years.  "Since I first took office, my promise to you has been my steadfast commitment to promoting, fighting, and advocating for the needs …
Election 2024: Poll Worker Threatens Voter, Tussles With Cops In Oceanside, Police Say Election 2024: Poll Worker Threatens Voter, Tussles With Cops In Oceanside, Police Say
Election 2024: Poll Worker Threatens Voter, Tussles With Cops In Oceanside, Police Say An election poll worker is accused of threatening a voter and fighting with police at a polling place on Long Island. The incident happened in Oceanside, at Oaks School #3 on Fortesque Avenue, shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. Nassau County Police said Mark Sebesta, age 54, of Baldwin, was serving as a poll worker when he got into an argument with a 25-year-old male voter. He is accused of threatening the man. When police arrived and attempted to diffuse the situation, Sebesta falsely claimed to be a law enforcement officer, police said. He reportedly became aggressive and struggled wi…
Hundreds Of Forged Voter Registration Found In 2.5K Questionable Applications: Lancaster DA Hundreds Of Forged Voter Registration Found In 2.5K Questionable Applications: Lancaster DA
Hundreds Of Forged Voter Registration Found In 2.5K Questionable Applications: Lancaster DA The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office has found hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications while continuing to investigate the 2,500 applications dropped off at the county Board of Elections. Election workers initially noticed the irregularities before the applications had been processed and notified the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office, as Daily Voice previously reported. Detectives quickly noticed "fraud indicators" such as "incorrect and non-existent addresses, false personal identification information, as well as false names and incorrect social security…
Man 'Angry Over Politics' Used Mom's Phone To Threaten Montco Republican Committee: DA Man 'Angry Over Politics' Used Mom's Phone To Threaten Montco Republican Committee: DA
Man 'Angry Over Politics' Used Mom's Phone To Threaten Montco Republican Committee: DA A Philadelphia man has been arrested for sending threats to the Montgomery County Republican Committee Office, authorities said Wednesday evening, Oct. 30. Edward Cieri Jr. is believed to have placed a phone call to the Penllyn Blue Bell Pike office in Whitpain Township and called Joseph Rittenhouse, who was working the desk, a f**got on Saturday morning, Oct. 26, according to Montgomery County DA Kevin R. Steele and the affidavit. Rittenhouse said he mocked Cieri, which made him upset. That's when Cieri said, "I'll put one in your head," then said he would shoot the staffer and told h…
Bomb Threat Forces Closure Of GOP Headquarters In PA: State Police Bomb Threat Forces Closure Of GOP Headquarters In PA: State Police
Bomb Threat Forces Closure Of GOP Headquarters In PA: State Police The Montgomery County Republican Committee Headquarters was forced to close down following a bomb threat on Saturday, Oct. 26, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. "We’ve engaged with the (FBI, Montgomery County District Attorney), and local law enforcement in Whitpain Township investigating a bomb threat targeted at the Montgomery County GOP," state police said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. We’ve engaged with the @FBI, @MontcopaDA, and local law enforcement in Whitpain Township investigating a bomb threat targeted at the Montgomery County GOP. https://t.co/2bS0BNpK9U — P…
Threats To 'Skin' Kill Political Official Lands PA Man Federal Charges: USODJ Threats To 'Skin' Kill Political Official Lands PA Man Federal Charges: USODJ
Threats To 'Skin' Kill Political Official Lands PA Man Federal Charges: Usodj A 62-year-old man was charged with threatening to kill a representative of a Pennsylvania state political party, the US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22. John Pollard sent threatening text messages to the political party official on Friday, Sept. 6, according to the USDOJ.  Pollard was indicted for the crime and arrested on Monday, Oct. 21, federal authorities said. The official with the unnamed state political party had previously posted online that they were recruiting volunteers to help observe at the polls on Election Day, according to the indictment. This …
Suspicious White Powder Sent To Election Offices Across Country — Including CT Suspicious White Powder Sent To Election Offices Across Country — Including CT
Suspicious White Powder Sent To Election Offices Across Country — Including CT A package with a suspicious white substance was intercepted at a United States Post Office in Connecticut earlier this week and could be part of a much larger scheme to disrupt or scare election workers ahead of election day, authorities said.  The package was found at a West Hartford post office on Monday, Sept. 16, the Connecticut Secretary of State said in a news release. No one was injured, but the contents were sent to a lab for testing.  Election offices in New York, Tennessee, Wyoming, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, Massachusetts, …
'Suspicious Substance' Sent To Bucks County Board Of Elections Office Harmless 'Suspicious Substance' Sent To Bucks County Board Of Elections Office Harmless
'Suspicious Substance' Sent To Bucks County Board Of Elections Office Harmless An envelope containing a “suspicious substance” delivered to the Bucks County Board of Elections Office turned out harmless, authorities said Monday, July 18. Members of the Doylestown Fire Department, Central Bucks EMS, and Bucks County hazmat teams who responded to the county Administration Building in Doylestown analyzed the substance, which turned out to be non-hazardous, county officials said. It did contain insect parts among the as-yet unidentified material, authorities said. The office was temporarily closed while crews investigated and employees who had come into contact with…
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Move To Allow Option For 'Poll Free' Schools Gains Steam Move To Allow Option For 'Poll Free' Schools Gains Steam
Move To Allow Option For 'Poll Free' Schools Gains Steam Does voting at public schools pose an increased security threat? Two local lawmakers do not want to take any risks.  State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef of Ossining and state Sen. David Carlucci, who represents parts of Westchester and Rockland counties, held a news conference on April 30 promoting their joint polling-free schools legislation (Assembly Bill 4743 and Senate Bill 5287). Their legislation would give school districts the authority to decline the designation of their buildings as polling locations by allowing school budget and election votes, at lo…
Police Boost Patrols For Re-Elected Ramsey Mayor In Response To 'Karma' Letter Police Boost Patrols For Re-Elected Ramsey Mayor In Response To 'Karma' Letter
Police Boost Patrols For Re-Elected Ramsey Mayor In Response To 'Karma' Letter A letter sent during a hostile election season in Ramsey prompted a request by the re-elected mayor for police protection for her and her family, authorities confirmed Thursday. Patrols were made aware of incumbent Mayor Deirdre Dillon’s concerns and addressed them immediately, Police Chief Bryan Gurney said. “It’s what we do for anyone upon request, whether they have a direct threat or a perceived threat,” Gurney said. “It’s the same for people who go on vacation.” (Residents and merchants in any municipality can put their names on a list when they are away so that patrol officers can kee…
Cuomo Will Toughen State Election Security In Response To Russian Hacking Indictments Cuomo Will Toughen State Election Security In Response To Russian Hacking Indictments
Cuomo Will Toughen State Election Security In Response To Russian Hacking Indictments Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle announced on Tuesday, July 16 that New York will toughen its barriers to electronic hacking in light of the federal indictments of Russians who reportedly hacked Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign emails.  Cuomo proposed a comprehensive initiative with the state Board of Elections to further secure New York State's elections infrastructure and protect against foreign interference.  The initiative will help county Boards of Elections strengthen their election cyber security in the face of foreign threats after the Department of Justice this week released an indic…
Moscow On The Hudson? Cuomo Fears Russian Interference In Governor's Race Moscow On The Hudson? Cuomo Fears Russian Interference In Governor's Race
Moscow On The Hudson? Cuomo Fears Russian Interference In Governor's Race Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle said he fears Russian hackers may try to interfere in his re-election this year, according to multiple news reports. “I don’t think the Russians said we’re only going to interfere in federal elections,” Cuomo told reporters. “I think part of the goal is just to wreak havoc.” He discussed the potential for hacking the governor’s race during a conference call to promote a bill requiring social media companies to disclose who pays for campaign ads posted on their sites. “This is a frightening situation when you think about it,” he said, adding that county board…