Oklahoma sees major increase in voter registration among low-income people by making registration more accessible at public assistance agencies.
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Nevada Becomes 1st US State with Female-Majority Legislature
Nevada became the 1st U.S. State with female majority Legislature on Tuesday when officials in LV appointed two women to fill vacancies in state assembly.
The Census Citizenship Question is Likely to Go to Trial
California’s lawsuit against a Trump administration plan to add a citizenship question to the U.S. census appears headed for trial.
Successful Finish for Ranked Choice Voting in Maine
The historic use of RCV in Maine’s congressional elections ended on a high note with results affirmed in the 2nd Congressional District race.
California Same Day Voting System Proves it Worth
Statewide election results will be certified. As final numbers come in, there’s a new number to look for: how many people registered and voted the same day.
Stop Grading Republicans on the Curve
We keep conceding to the criminal Republican agenda of rigging elections through voter suppression and a litany of illusory tactics tied to false voter fraud claims. In North Carolina, another election scandal has erupted.
Governor Vetoes North Carolina Photo ID Bill
North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper on Friday vetoed a Republican-authored bill requiring voters to present photo identification.
Michigan Ballot Selfie Legalization Clears Hurdle
Taking “ballot selfies” would be legal in future Michigan elections under bipartisan legislation approved Wednesday by the House Elections Committee.
Cost of Implementing Nevada’s Motor Voter System Set at $5M
There’s no clear timeline on when Nevada’s newly minted automatic voter registration will be implemented, election officials told state lawmakers Tuesday.
Explaining the Three New Landmark California Voting Laws
Come New Year’s Day, three major voting bills will become law in California, changing the way voters use vote by mail ballots.