Sponsors of an initiative to overhaul Alaska’s election laws said that they have enough signatures for the measure to be placed on the ballot.
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Brennan Center Reacts to New Election Security Spending Deal
Brennan Center argues new election spending deal is necessary step to protect the 2020 vote and is crucial to better election infrastructure and security.
Preparing for Cyberattacks and Malfunctions, a Brennan Center Guide
Brennan Center for Justice has released a guide for election officials about how to prepare for and recover from cyberattacks and technical failures.
Restitution of voting rights Gives a voice to felons in more states
In Kentucky people like Ryan Young who were convicted have had their voting rights restored thanks to new legislation. This is happening in more States.
How Close Did Russia Really Come to Hacking the 2016 Election?
Public confidence in the 2016 election outcome rests largely on the belief that the Russian hackers were blocked before they could alter votes.
Judge places a temporary hold on North Carolina Voter ID law
A judge has placed a temporary hold on a North Carolina piece of legislation that required that voters show their photo ID at the ballot box.
House GOP plans using impeachment to cut into Democrat Majority
Republicans think that their defense of Trump in this month’s impeachment vote can help them cut through the Democrat majority in the House.
Kentucky and New Jersey expanded felon voting rights in December
Kentucky on December 12 and New Jersey on December 18, through executive order and legislation, respectively, expanded voting rights for convicted felons.
Massachusetts Voters May Consider Ranked Voting on 2020 Ballot
Four questions on their way to next year’s ballot are first heading to state lawmakers to give them a chance to act.
Florida Officials Want to Use High-Speed Audits for Vote Recounts
For recounting votes, several county supervisors of elections want to use their high-speed ballot auditing systems.