Wisconsin Gov. Scott signed a sweeping package of Republican legislation to restricts early voting, weakens incoming Democratic Gov. and attorney general.
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Why Georgia Voting Machines Need Hand-Marked Ballots
It would be a “much less desirable approach” for voting system to feature computers that mark paper ballots for voters based on their selections.
Courts Likely to Strike Down GOP’s Lame-duck Power Grabs
After Democrats won governor’s races in Wisconsin and Michigan, GOP-controlled legislatures have tried to limit executive GOP power grabs.
Petition Takes Aim at Corruption in Florida
Florida petition to United States Justice Department and the United States Attorney General has garnered over 8,000 signatures.
Could Half of Oklahoma End Up Under Native American Jurisdiction?
Attorneys outlined “seismic” results if the ruling stands: Tribe members would be exempt from state taxes and could impose taxes on non-Native business.
Thousands of Florida Mailed Ballots Were Not Counted
Florida officials say thousands of mailed ballots were not counted because they were delivered too late to state election offices.
Both Political Parties Use Ballot Harvesting, But What is It?
Investigation into illegally collected and possibly stolen absentee ballots in an undecided congressional race highlights the term ballot harvesting.
Buffalo Billions Scandal Lays Bare NY State’s Corruption
Charges against Joseph Gerardi speak a culture of corruption in Albany and need for a serious assessment of NY State’s ethics laws. Citizens Union reacted.
Demanding Election Integrity in North Carolina’s District 9
Reports provide alarming evidence of an ongoing effort to illegally harvest ballots, buy votes, dispose of ballots, and alter voters’ intended choices.
Demos Condemns Multi-State Power Grab by Republican Leaders
Republican lawmakers are undermining the will of the people with flagrant measures to curb the authority of incoming elected officials and voters.