Common Cause says the city did not provide proper signs at some polling locations — failing to abide by an agreement reached with federal officials in May.

Election officials from six swing states gathered in Michigan to talk about efforts they are undertaking to ensure the integrity of the 2024 vote.

“We here in Massachusetts were included in those threats as well.” said William F. Galvin, secretary of the commonwealth and chief election official of Massachusetts. “It did not actually make it into our offices because we were able to intercept it in the loading dock.”

Five candidates start off an election campaign, but only one will emerge victorious, chosen by the people. Sounds like democracy in all its soaring possibilities and frustrating perils.

The state that handed former President Donald Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies even before the first ballots of this year’s presidential race are cast.

One measure, to be voted on Friday, would require hand counting of ballots. Critics say that it would create widespread confusion in a state pivotal to the presidential race.

After filling out your ballot, insert it in the provided envelope and mail it to your county elections office. Mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 5 — and received by the elections office no later than seven days after Election Day, according to the California Secretary of State’s office.

Neuberger Berman senior portfolio manager Steve Eisman said he has “no idea” who will win the US presidential election — reversing an earlier prediction that Donald Trump would triumph — but said the markets will be fine in any scenario apart from a sweep by Democrats.

Michaels confirmed that “SNL” alum Maya Rudolph will return to portray Vice President Kamala Harris. He also said that Steve Martin will make an appearance this season but not to portray Harris’ running mate Tim Walz, despite calls from people on the internet lobbying for it.

Donald Trump’s obsession with election fraud that doesn’t exist in any significant form could drive the country into a government shutdown — and may even put the Republican House majority at risk.