Texas’s new voting bill pushed by Republicans could mean strict penalties for election officials, poll workers suspected of mistakes.
Voter Access articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section of DC focuses on voter access: a vitally important aspect of democracy concerned with ease of voting and the various barriers in the way. Voter ID, Compulsory Voting and Felon Voting are just some of the hot button issues highlighted here. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Georgia Lawsuit Against State Takeover Of Local Elections
On Monday, an election integrity group filed a lawsuit challenging clauses in Georgia’s voting law allowing state takeover of local elections.
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.
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.
Kansas Now Latest GOP State To Enact Voting Restrictions
Last week, Kansas passed new laws restricting mail-in voting, including prohibiting third parties from sending more than ten ballots.
Legal Challenges Loom Over Congressional Voting Bill
H.R.1 proposed by the Democrats currently in the Senate is a sprawling legislation that could lead to several Supreme Court cases.
Veterans group shifts focus from military voting to bigger election reforms
A coalition of prominent veterans and defense officials is turning their focus from military voting to free and fair elections for all citizens.
Lawmakers Debate Next Chapter Of Voting Rights Act
Members of a House panel debating the future of a law gutted by the conservative Supreme Court largely followed party lines.