Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque told commissioners the new machines from the company Election Systems will be in place by November .
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Last-Minute Amendment Makes Florida Felon Voting Records Confidential
Last-minute insertion into a bill passed with overwhelming support on final day of Florida’s legislative session keep felon voting records confidential.
Utah Voter Turnout Jumps From 45th In Country To 13th In 4 Years
Voter turnout in Utah vaulted from 45th in the country to 13th in the course of four years, according to the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Supreme Court Rejects Bid To Let Businesses Donate To Candidates
The U.S. Supreme Court declined an opportunity to give businesses broader rights to contribute money to political candidates and causes.
Utah Considers Switch To Runoff, Ranked Or Even Jungle Primaries
Primary elections in Utah could change significantly as state lawmakers consider ways to deal with concerns about winners advancing .
NY Democrats Consider Automatic Voter Registration Proposals
Democrats in the state Senate are taking another step towards making it easier for New Yorkers to vote after passing a series of sweeping voter reforms.
Nevada’s Majority-Female Legislature Is Making Changes
Since Nevada seated the nation’s first majority-female state legislature, the male old guard has been shaken up by the perspectives of female lawmakers.
Texas Poised to Make Voting ‘Harder, Scarier and More Confusing’
A bill raising criminal penalties for certain election-related offenses and imposing new voting restrictions cleared a major hurdle Friday.
Indiana’s Unconstitutional Absentee Ballot Signature Match Rejections
Common Cause Indiana and others filed suit on Secretary of State Connie,members of St. Joseph County Election Board for rejecting outright absentee ballots.
Recall Elections Are Becoming a More Common and Coordinated
Recall campaigns against state legislators used to be rare. They’ve not only become more common, they’re now more often driven by partisan politics.