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Category: Elections

Michigan Lawmakers Wrangling Over What Voters Demanded They Do When They Passed Question 2:  Expand Voting Rights

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023
Last November, Michigan voters passed Promote the Vote Question 2, dramatically expanding the freedom to vote in Michigan’s state constitution. Despite its 60% mandate, some partisans complain that voters didn’t understand the amendment and were misled.
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Quick Democracy News Updates from Alabama, Ohio, New York, & Connecticut

June 15, 2023June 15, 2023
We have some quick updates on democracy stories we’ve been following in Alabama, Ohio, New York & Connecticut concerning mail-in ballots and constitutional ballot questions.
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After a Long Road, Connecticut Poised to Implement Early In-Person Voting

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023
Wednesday, the Connecticut Senate passed a bill implementing 14 days of in-person early voting and the state is likely to join 46 other states with an early voting option. The bill now goes to Gov. Ned Lamont, who is expected to sign it.
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Ohioans Mobilize for Aug. 8 Special Election to Defeat Assault on Citizen Ballot Initiatives

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Ohioans are mobilizing against Issue 1, an effort by the anti-voter state legislature raising the bar to pass a citizen ballot initiative to 60%. The legislature’s proposed constitutional amendment comes up for a vote on August 8th.
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Election Denier Updates: AZ Gubernatorial Candidate Kari Lake Loses Election Challenge; Shasta County CA Commissioner Recall Moves Forward

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023
We have updates on stories we’ve been following, including Arizona candidate Kari Lake’s election challenge, and Shasta County, California’s decision to hand count ballots.
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