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Where abortion was on the ballot, midterm voters largely signaled support

Kentucky voters have rejected an amendment that would have said the state constitution contains no right to an abortion. Earlier, people rallied on the steps of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort to encourage voters to vote yes on Amendment 2, which failed. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Where abortion was on the ballot, midterm voters largely signaled support

Voters in several states were asked to weigh in on ballot measures specifically related to abortion rights.

It May Be Too Late To Mail Back Your Ballot. Election Officials Stress Other Options

An election worker takes ballots from voters dropping them off at an official ballot drop box this week at the Miami-Dade County Board of Elections in Doral, Fla. Lynne Sladky/AP hide caption

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It May Be Too Late To Mail Back Your Ballot. Election Officials Stress Other Options

Election experts say there is no longer enough time to ensure ballots sent through the mail will be delivered in time. They're encouraging voters to deliver their ballots by hand or vote in person.

The Art Of The Vote: Who Designs The Ballots We Cast?

An American expat in Germany marks the Maryland ballot for the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Sean Gallup/Getty Images hide caption

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The Art Of The Vote: Who Designs The Ballots We Cast?

Beyond party affiliation, beyond opinions on candidates, there's another factor that influences our vote: the very ballot on which it's cast. Here's a glimpse at how that ballot gets designed.

The Art Of The Vote: Who Designs The Ballots We Cast?

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Voting: 5 Things To Do Before Heading To The Polls

A man registers to vote at the Early Vote Center in Minneapolis on Oct. 5. Stephen Maturen/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Voting: 5 Things To Do Before Heading To The Polls

Here are five things you can do to make sure you can cast your ballot as smoothly as possible on or before Election Day.

Voting: 5 Things To Do Before Heading To The Polls

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