Tuesday, a Mississippi Federal Appeals Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of state laws that permanently bar certain felons from voting.
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USC Training Project for Election Fraud Prevention
A new project by six USC schools seeks to educate election officials in all 50 U.S. States about election fraud prevention.
Wisconsin: amid lawsuit election officials want clearer rules on voter purge
Partly in response to a lawsuit, Wisconsin Elections Commission has directed its staff to engage lawmakers for clearer rules on when to purge voter rolls.
New Hampshire: Request to Block Voter Residency Law Rejected
Request to grant preliminary injunction that would have blocked state’s voter residency law from being enforced for New Hampshire primary has been denied.
“Ranked-choice voting before Port Angeles City Council”
The Port Angeles City Council will consider asking the state Legislature for the right to choose to use a new voting system for future council races.
Installation appoints voting officer to encourage election participation
Now serving as the installation’s voting assistance officer, Capt. Diana L. Petty wants colleagues to support the nation by taking part in every election.
Inadequate Oversight of Private Vendors Critical to Election Security
Brennan Center report finds inadequate oversight of private vendors critical to election security, proposes framework for more transparency and protections.
Lawsuit against Mississippi Secretary of State by Civil Rights Groups over his requiring proof of citizenship for naturalized citizens
Civil Rights Groups sue Mississippi Secretary of State to stop proof of citizenship requirement for naturalized citizens.
Your Guide to Ranked-Choice Voting
Ranked-choice voting has been in the news a lot lately. But, what is it? How does it work? And, is it more democratic than the single-vote method we’re used to?
Critical Louisiana Gubernatorial Race
Polls open “Saturday in Louisiana’s crucial gubernatorial race as both Democrats and Republicans go all in to push their candidate over the finish line”.