Tag: Watchers

Dozens of debate watchers wrapped up their watch parties Thursday night

Hundreds of Black voters gathered to watch Thursday night’s presidential debate. Channel 2′s Elizabeth Rawlins was live outside of one watch party at The Gathering Spot in northwest Atlanta. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] One panelist said Black voters want to hear what the candidates are doing for public safety […]

Trump and the RNC say they will recruit 100,000 poll watchers. Experts are skeptical

Republicans say they will mobilize more than 100,000 people in battleground states to ensure “transparency and fairness” in the 2024 election, an announcement criticized by some as risking potential voter intimidation. “Whenever a ballot is being cast or counted, Republican poll watchers will be observing the process and reporting any irregularity,” the Republican National Committee […]

Eclipse brings watchers to Cumberland

Apr. 9—CUMBERLAND — Monday’s eclipse didn’t cause enough darkness for a decent nap, Bill Berry joked, but it made for an illuminating experience, figuratively speaking, of course. He and his wife Cathy were in Cumberland to watch the partial celestial crossing. “We decided at the last minute that we wanted to see it,” she said […]

What to know about poll watchers, and what they can and can’t do in Pennsylvania

Elections 101 from Spotlight PA protects you against election misinformation and empowers you to make informed decisions. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As the 2024 election heats up, voters in Pennsylvania may hear candidates talk about poll watchers. Appointed by candidates or political parties, poll watchers are permitted to observe polling place […]

Ukraine’s bird watchers find comfort and destruction

While some in Ukraine face the skies to watch for missiles and air defense, Vlad Hedzyuk lifts his binoculars looking for the flutter of wings. Hedzyuk, a biology student at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, is a member of Ukraine’s small but dedicated bird-watching community and has grown accustomed to explaining that he’s not […]