On Monday, an election integrity group filed a lawsuit challenging clauses in Georgia’s voting law allowing state takeover of local elections.
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Montana Tribes File Lawsuit Challenging New Voting Laws
On Monday, a group of Montana tribal nations filed a lawsuit challenging two new laws they say disenfranchise American Indian voters.
Nevada Bill Making Ballot Access More Difficult Advances
Nevada’s SB 292 pushes new party petition deadline from June to May and imposes a strict distribution condition on that petition.
Montana Enacts New Ballot Collection Restrictions
Montana has enacted new ballot collection restrictions. Two other voter suppression bills were recently passed, all challenged in court.
Why More Transparency Is Needed In Massachusetts
The Massachusetts legislature has refused to offer transparency by keeping committee votes secret and rushing through bill reviews.
Why More Indiana Women Running For Office Is Good For All
Women from both parties won seats in Indiana’s new General Assembly but the state was recently ranked 30th in gender equity in politics.
2 Examples Show Government Without Political Parties Can Work
Congress has 535 members. However, instead of 535 voices, there are only two loud ones: the Republican and Democratic Parties.
California’s Redistricting Commission Is Dangerously Close To Failing
There are concerns that California’s Citizens Redistricting Commission may fail its task of using census data to redraw electoral maps.
Florida Universities Change IDs To Help Students Vote
A white stripe on a student’s ID for the student’s name could make that student’s ID serve as voter ID, thanks to two FSU students.
New York restores voting rights to parolees
New York has joined 18 other states in enacting legislation that automatically restores voting rights to those who served jail time.