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Two Ranked Choice Voting Bills Advance in Massachusetts
Supporters of Rausch’s and Lewis’ bills, which both await a scheduled hearing, are optimistic they could pass this legislative session.
Federal Judge Directs Counties to Halt Texas Voter Purge
Texas counties involved in ongoing litigation may not purge registered voters demanding proof of citizenship until further order from the court.
Claim That Hand-Marked Paper Ballots ‘Out Of The Mainstream’ is False
Georgia Secretary Of State Brad Raffensperger, says hand marked paper ballots are out of the mainstream saying “it is a more secure way of moving forward”.
Call for Redo Election in North Carolina is Good News
Yesterday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) unanimously voted to hold a new election for the 9th Congressional district.
A Chance to Get Big Money Out of New York Politics
The sudden spur of legislative action confirms an old political adage that seemed to elude state houses across the country for far too long.
Criminal Charges Possible in North Carolina’s US House Fight
Charges possible in N.C’s U.S. house fight, Who could possibly face these charges after state elections board hearing exposed evidence of ballot fraud?
Court Scolds Florida Law Rejecting Ballots For Signature Mismatches
11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that a Florida law requiring voters’ signatures on mail-in ballots to match the signatures on file.
Multiple States Raising Restrictions on Out-of-State Student Voters
Conservative politicians in Wisconsin, Arizona and Florida have, in recent years, sought specifically to limit college students’ access to the ballot box.
Federal Trial Over Prison Gerrymandering May Have National Impact
NAACP won ruling that allows their federal lawsuit challenging State of Connecticut’s discriminatory practice known as “prison gerrymandering” to proceed.