Under pressure from civil rights groups, some of Georgia’s largest corporations and supporters in the Capitol are enacting new voter restrictions.
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Alaska Preparing For Its First Ever Ranked-Choice Election
The passage of Ballot Measure 2 has changed the way voters in Alaska vote in state and federal elections in two significant ways:
South Dakota Adopts Sweeping Prohibition Against Election Transparency
South Dakota also passed broad legal provisions last week to protect info on politically active nonprofit bodies and their donors.
A Story of Voter ID and Deliberative Democracy in Kentucky
This article traces the progression of Kentucky’s voter ID law, which went from being one of the strictest to one of the most lenient.
6 Important Election Bills To Watch In The Idaho Legislature
Idaho lawmakers have begun proposing legislation to fix elements of absentee voting that have been criticized throughout the country.
Bill Would Require Use Of Paper Ballots In Illinois Elections
Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has introduced Senate Bill 2038, requiring election officials to use hand-marked paper ballots.
Connecticut Pushing To Restore Voting Rights For People On Parole
In addition to citizens on probation, advocates now want Connecticut legislators to extend voting rights to people on parole as well.
Arkansas Governor Signing Voter ID Bill Into Law
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced on Wednesday that a bill requiring a photo ID for a provisional ballot would be signed into law.
New Mexico Legislation Protecting Native Voter Access Advances
New Mexico’s new legislation, HB 231, puts in place significant protections, guaranteeing access to the ballot box on native lands.
Census Data Snafu Upends 2022 Elections
A six-month delay in the census data used by states to draw legislative boundaries is creating havoc with election plans for 2022.