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Pennsylvania voters cast their ballots during Tuesday's local election.

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While some states are still dealing with the aftermath of the 2020 election, others are focused on high-stakes local contests this year.

Here are five stories to help you catch up on the latest election news.


Arizona secretary of state may not let Maricopa County reuse voting machines after audit (Arizona Republic)

Experts say Pa.'s 2021 primary was typical, but GOP lawmakers are seizing on issues (Spotlight PA)

Appeal offers hope for Texas woman facing five years for voting illegally (The Guardian)

Florida elections law hit with another lawsuit saying it's unconstitutional (Orlando Sentinel)

Ranked-choice voting faces high-stakes test in New York City mayoral race (CBS News)


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NEW YORK CITY — Outside the Southern District of New York courthouse in Foley Square, Independent Veterans of America Founder Paul Rieckhoff and Army veteran Kristen Rouse, along with their attorneys, announced a lawsuit Wednesday challenging New York's continued use of closed partisan primaries.

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