Secretary of State reflects on the implementation of ranked voting for the 2018 primary and general elections, the recount process, and lessons learned.
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Top US House Intel Lawmaker: 2020 Election ‘Enormously Vulnerable’
Top U.S. House intel lawmaker, Adam Schiff said on Tuesday that 2020 elections are “enormously vulnerable” to hacking and foreign influence.
Streamlining the Application for Iowa Felons Seeking Voting Rights
Governor Kim’s staff has created a one-page document for Iowa felons seeking the governor’s approval of the application to get their voting rights restored.
Georgia Voting Machine Debate Pits Election Officials vs. Tech Experts
Georgia voting machine debate pits election officials staunchly opposed by computing experts who see an imminent threat to election security.
Broad Agreement on Small Donor Public Financing as Priority for NY
NY State Assembly and Senate released their lists of priorities for this year’s state budget. Both chambers include small donor public financing.
New California Independent Redistricting System Will Help Republicans
California government auditors will begin accepting applications in June from citizens willing to help redraw state’s congressional and legislative maps.
Bill to Severely Restrict Iowa Ballot Access Outside Two Parties
Iowa Senate Study Bill 1241 has been introduced. Among many other provisions, would severely harm ballot access for independent candidates.
The Sad Results of Texas’ Desperate Search For Fraudulent Voters
Sometimes numbers don’t speak for themselves. That was the case in the attempt by Republican state leaders to show massive voter fraud exists in Texas.
Minnesotans Call On Lawmakers To Restore Felon Voting Rights
“Restore the Vote Coalition” in a press conference at the Minnesota State Capitol, push for legislation to allow felons vote after serving time in prison.
Supreme Court Fight Against Partisan Gerrymandering Gathering Pace
Fight against partisan gerrymandering in Supreme court of North Carolina’s 2016 congressional districting map and Maryland’s 2011 congressional map.