Potential confusion about the state’s voter ID law, changed by a court decision just weeks before Election Day, could cause problems on Nov. 6.
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Voter ID laws require some form of identification in order to vote or receive a ballot for an election but has been used in US to block voter access. Also see our section on American democracy or our Voter Access archive.
Tips For Figuring Out Your Ballot and Making Sure You Can Vote
The 2018 midterm elections are here. Here’s everything you need to know to hit the polls and cast an informed vote this election season.
Steps Americans Can Take To Make Sure Your Votes Count
Center for American Progress examines ways which conservative lawmakers suppresses the votes of people of color, young people, and people with disabilities.
VIDEO: How Restrictive Voting Requirements Target Minorities
In a discussion with Professor Carol Anderson, PBS zooms in on concerns about voter suppression tactics in various regions of the U.S as midterms approach.
Native Americans Horrified as North Dakota Voter ID Approved
Civil rights groups are expressing outrage over a recent Supreme Court ruling that could make it harder for Native Americans in North Dakota to vote.
Emergency Relief In Georgia Voter Registration Brawl Likely
A law implemented by Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp is over-stringent, many think. Putting close to 53,000 voters registration on hold.
State Supreme Court Upholds Revised Arkansas Voter ID Law
Highest court on Thursday upheld a Arkansas voter ID law that is nearly identical to a restriction struck down by the court four years ago.
Fight to Stop Missouri Voter Photo ID Law is Not Over
Missouri’s top election official said the state was appealing a judge’s ruling that blocked enforcement of parts of a voter photo identification law.
North Dakota Voter ID Law to Harm Native American Voters
North Dakota passed a law that will stop homeless Native Americans from voting due to lack of proof of residency. The whole episode is a tragedy.
Judge Blocks Portions of Missouri Voter Photo ID Law
A Missouri judge on Tuesday blocked key portions of the state’s voter photo identification law, meaning some voters could find it easier to cast ballots.