Simply put, a voter ID law is any regulation requiring that a voter furnish proof of identity in order to cast a ballot in an election.
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Outside Groups Poured $15 Million Into 2018 Missouri Elections
New campaign finance records in Missouri found that organizations aim to influence 2018 Missouri elections spent atleast $15 million .
Nevada’s Native Americans Mobilize For Voter Turnout, Equality In 2020
For first time, about 1,150 Native Americans residing at Reno-Sparks Indian Colony near Reno voted in 2018 election at polling place on their reservation.
Ohio Weighs Election Cyber Force to Head Off Hackers
Legislation would create a civilian force of 50 to 100 professionals across the state who would work to prevent attacks and respond when they happen.
NY Small-Donor Matching Public Campaign Finance System In Reach
The purpose of the new law is to incentivize candidates to seek small donations rather than chase big checks from lobbyists and special interests.
Coalition Condemn Proposed Tennessee Voter Suppression Measure
A number of organisations have issued a letter urging the legislature to reject a proposed bill that would have a chilling effect on voter registration.
Florida House Advances Bill To Narrow Voting Rights For Felons
Whether felons completed time behind bars or probation should have their voting rights restored if they haven’t paid off all their financial obligations .
Bill Proposes Raising Petition Barrier For Iowa Third Parties
Ballot access laws are the main barrier to many potential candidates and Ohio is seeking to make the process more cumbersome.
Tribes Denounce North Dakota ID Law in Congressional Hearing
Tribes denounce North Dakota identification law that led to poor access to discrimination by poll workers and unfair identification requirements.
Assemblyman’s Election Day Holiday Bill Moves Ahead In California
Under AB 177, state agencies and schools would be required to give their employees Election Day off from work, and schools would close, to help voters.