Reuters: Elon Musk is sued over $1 million election giveaway

"...The complaint... said Musk and his America PAC organization falsely induced voters to sign by claiming they would choose winners randomly, though they were predetermined...."

reuters.com/legal/elon-musk-is…

#fraud #crime #lawsuit #classaction #voting #politics

Probably not gonna toot a lot more now. It’s the after-work rush. And once 7pm hits it’s all #electionofficer work. Surprisingly heavy turn out. Surprising me mainly because I thought a lot of early #voting would reduce the load. But we had dozens of same-day registrations! So they were unexpected voters. Hard to anticipate.

I’ll toot out some final thoughts after 8:30 or 9:00pm EDT
#election2024 #electionday #uspol

I’m reading about long lines on #electionday in other parts of the country. I love early #voting. We had maybe 10 voters waiting at 6:00am who we quickly processed. Since then, it’s been slow and steady.

In 7 hours we’ve done maybe 300 #voters, so a little less than 1 a minute. But that doesn’t mean nobody is voting. They probably voted early or absentee.

I’m a big fan of early voting. It just makes #elections easier. #election2024 #electionday #uspol

I’m in the #CovidIsNotOver crowd and still wearing my N95, especially if I’m going to deal with 1000 total strangers. Rough average in the US is 1 in 60 have an active infection. So if I do see 1000 people today, probably something like 16 will have an active infection. Virginia’s rates currently are pretty moderate. Maybe it’ll be less than 16. But there’s no reason to think there will be zero people with #covid #voting.

Of the 15 officers in my #poll precinct, 2 of us are wearing masks. Few #voters are masking, maybe 5 out of 200. Airflow is good in the room.

We offer free #masks to those who want them. But it’s a bit pointless. Nobody who wants a mask shows up without one.
#electionday #election2024 #uspol

You might wonder “Paco, are you sharing details about #election #security that you shouldn’t share?” I have a high regard for #Fairfax County #Virginia. They make a lot of their #voting training public. You can see the training that I was given on their YouTube channel. All the details I’m sharing are in that training.

I really think they do it right. I have no complaints about how the County does things. But sometimes I think State law is not great. So we follow the law but that can be annoying sometimes.

#electionday #election2024 #electionofficer #uspol

m.youtube.com/@fairfaxcountyel…

Fairfax County Election Officers

Election officer training videos from the Fairfax County Office of Elections

^YouTube

In just over 10 minutes we’ll get the first BIG and all important TOO EARLY TO CALL announcements.

In just over 10 minutes I will crack this open. #politics #Election2024 #voting

Via Zachary Cohen
@zcohencnn
5:34 PM · Nov 5, 2024

"Philly’s Republican City Commissioner 👇"

Re: Seth Bluestein
5:25 PM · Nov 5, 2024

"There is absolutely no truth to this allegation. It is yet another example of disinformation. #Voting in #Philadelphia has been safe and secure.
We have been in regular contact with the #RNC. We have been responsive to every report of irregularities at the polls to ensure Philadelphians can #vote safely and securely."

Via Daniel Dale
@ddale8
5:08 PM · Nov 5, 2024

"From colleague Holmes Lybrand : The #Philadelphia Police Department told CNN they were not aware what Trump was referring to and did not know of any issues with #voting that required a law enforcement response."

Via Rachel Louise Just / RLJnews
5:36 PM · Nov 5, 2024

"Unsubstantiated #BombThreats were made to four #NavajoNation #voting sites in Navajo County today, believed to be from a foreign entity ("namely, Russia"), according to #Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.

Navajo Nation is a longtime Democratic stronghold.

What we know:"

abc15.com/news/political/elect…

Unsubstantiated bomb threats made toward four Navajo County voting sites

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said there are unsubstantiated reports of bomb threats at four specific locations in Navajo County.

^{Anne Ryman (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV))}

From a friend working the polls in Chicago:

"I’ve been the Election Coordinator in a north side precinct for a decade. Almost 20 elections. I have never seen an Election Day turnout anywhere *close* to this. We had a line of 30 people when we opened the polls at 6:00am. That is unprecedented. We’ve had a continuous 2-hour line since then. Also unprecedented.
THIS IS NUTS!! IN THE BEST WAY!!”

#politics #voting

#Trump Claims “Illegal Alien” #Voting Is Rampant. His Own Party Disagrees.
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In a private video training session, a top #Pennsylvania #Republican National Committee official reassured a new poll watcher that undocumented people could not possibly vote in the state.

#News #Election2024 #DonaldTrump #RNC #GOP #Video #Politics #Government #Immigration

propublica.org/article/trump-p…

RNC Video Contradicts Trump’s “Illegal Aliens” Voting Claims

In a private video training session, a top Pennsylvania Republican National Committee official reassured a new poll watcher that undocumented people could not possibly vote in the state.

^ProPublica

In the latest Loon Star State: Voting?! Ken Paxton would like a word with you ... texasobserver.org/loon-star-st…

#Cartoons #comics #voting #Texas #politics #USpol #election #KenPaxton

Loon Star State: Ken Paxton's Voting Police

Ben Sargent imagines the logical conclusion of the AG's policing priorities.

^{Ben Sargent (The Texas Observer)}

Last year, New Mexico adopted House Bill 4, which establishes that those convicted of a felony can still vote, providing they are not incarcerated. A crew of people set to work registering newly eligible voters and in doing so discovered thousands of people who had been wrongfully denied their voting rights, for many years before. They’ve successfully sued the state so that those affected will be able to vote next Tuesday. It’s a victory, but some voters still feel mistrustful of the government. @bolts explains more.

boltsmag.org/voting-rights-res…

#NewMexico #Voting #USElection #VotingReform #Newstodon #NewstodonFriday #FollowFriday

“A Year of Frustration”: How New Mexico Kept Denying People Voting Rights Despite Reform - Bolts

New Mexico restored rights to thousands last year. But in reaching out to voters, organizers discovered a trail of wrongful denials, some dating back decades, and sued for a fix.

^{Daniel Nichanian (Bolts)}

Americans: Who you gonna call if you try to vote in person on Tuesday and face denial, intimidation, misinformation, illegal campaigning, other problems?

To report in English, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE. Have this number ready on your phone or a piece of paper.

The same service (different phone numbers) is available in Spanish, Arabic, and Asian languages.

Thanks to @866ourvote.

866ourvote.org

#USPolitics #Vote #Voting

Homepage - Election Protection

^{Election Protection}

🔴🎙️NEW EPISODE—THE POLITICRAT daily #podcast

"I'm A Single Issue Voter. My Single Issue Is Donald Trump."

Character Matters, Voting Matters

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/…

#HarrisWalz2024 #ApplePodcasts #RolandMartinUnfiltered #KamalaHarris #voting #vote #voteearly #election #election2024 #elections #voteblue #uspol #usa #politics

“America PAC door knockers were flown to Michigan, driven in the back of a U-Haul, and told they’d have to pay hotel bills unless they met unrealistic quotas. One was surprised they were working to elect Donald Trump.”

Workers Say They Were Tricked and Threatened as Part of Elon Musk’s Get-Out-the-Vote Effort
#politics #ElonMusk #Voting
wired.com/story/elon-musk-amer…

Here in #RochesterNY suffragist Susan B. Anthony’s home / museum is a polling place, and they place a transparent cover over her grave so people can place their “I voted” stickers in her honor.

#Rochester #NewYork #Voting #election2024 #Election #Harris #HarrisWalz #Vote

I published an opinion piece in an academic journal about why family physicians should be involved in civic engagement. We have a powerful voice to advocate for the communities we take care of. 💪 🗳️ 🇺🇸

journals.stfm.org/familymedici…

#PublicHealth #CivicEngagement #doctors #physicians #hospitals #healthcare #clinics #FamilyMedicine #vote #voting #VoterRegistration #GOTV #AbsenteeVoting #MailBallot #VoteByMail #elections #elections2024 #USpol