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Can Failure to Vote Get You Removed From Registration Rolls?
Supreme Court to decide if states can kick you off registration rolls if you don’t vote multiple times
GOP Pass Laws Limiting Arizona Democracy for Everyday People
The recent move has historic influence as Arizona has been, since its inception into the Union, the most active state when it comes to ballot initiatives. Arizona’s first ballot initiative was in 1912.
Citizen Backed Maine Ranked-Choice Elections Hits Roadblocks
If citizens choose to start using ranked choice elections then why has the legislature blocked the move?
Hope Remains For Illinois Automatic Voter Registration Bill
An automatic voter registration system is moving forward in Illinois amid a national push for better access
NJ Governor Candidates Spending Big With Huge War Chests
N.J. governor hopefuls have shelled out nearly $28M so far. Who spent the most?
Decision Ahead in Important Wisconsin Gerrymandering Case
Redistricting changes put forward by the Wisconsin Republicans have seen trouble in court
Voters File Lawsuit Demanding Only Georgia Paper Ballots
The use of electronic devices in the voting process is highly controversial in Georgia
Ohio Motor Voter Laws Heads to Supreme Court Showdown
Motor voter registration laws in Ohio will have their first test at the Supreme Court this session
Legislature Passes Bill for Illinois Automatic Voter Registration
Automatic Voter Registration system moves forward in Illinois amid a national push for access