Voters Across U.S. To Test Security Steps And New Voting Laws

Voters will make selections on a variety of local and state races Tuesday.

Voters began casting ballots across the U.S. early Tuesday in the first wave of elections to test new Republican restrictions on the ballot and give elections officials a chance to counter a year's worth of misinformation about voting security.

Officials said demonstrating secure, consistent and fair practices could help reassure those who still have doubts about last year's presidential election as they begin preparations for next year's midterms.

"It is a great dress rehearsal for 2022," said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon.