The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Dec. 24, 2025
Proof of citizenship, limits on voting by mail and narrowed voter ID options dominated the 37 restrictive state election laws passed in 2025, according to democracy legislation tracker Voting Rights Lab. Five states accounted for nearly half of the laws passed.
Texas added a signed sworn statement for the disabled and elderly to vote curbside, and now requires voters who move within the county less than 30 days from the election to return to their previous precinct to vote.
New Hampshire required copies of ID or a notarized signature with an absentee application, and required anyone registering by mail to include proof of citizenship, domicile and age. Those registering by mail are often elderly or disabled, and may not have access to documents or means of copying them.
Kansas eliminated its grace period for mail-in ballots, and ballots must arrive by 7 pm election day.
Indiana’s HB 1680 required proof of citizenship documents to be provided at registration, restricted assistance with filling out voter registration documents, and loosened rules on challenges to voter eligibility at the polls, among several other anti-voter provisions.
North Dakota now requires that all mail ballots must be received by the close of polls on election day, but no longer accepts mail ballots at the polls, only by mail, drop boxes, or election offices.
We’ve linked the Voting Rights Lab tracker at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org. I’m Brian Beihl.
Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Voting Rights Lab – State bills which restricted voting in 2025
Voting Rights Lab – Find legislation in your state
Brennan Center for Justice – State Voting Laws Roundup: October 2025
Groups Taking Action:
Common Cause, AIPI Vote, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, League of Women Voters US
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State
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