1. Ballot box battle
Officials in California have sent cease-and-desist orders to Republican leaders in the state demanding the removal of "unofficial, unauthorised" ballot collection boxes placed by the party in violation of electoral law. However, Republicans — who admitted to placing ballot drop boxes all over the state — vowed to defy orders to remove them. Republicans have consistently attacked absentee and mail-in voting, saying it gives rise to fraud. However, given that voters may want to avoid potentially crowded polling stations on election day because of the coronavirus, more citizens are expected to opt for mail-in votes during this election...
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