Mail in Voting Archives

Michigan Case Which Used the ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ to Challenge Voting Rights Ballot Questions is Thrown Out

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

We reported last October that 11 Michigan GOP legislators used the “Independent State Legislature” theory to challenge two Michigan ballot questions expanding voting rights. A federal judge dismissed their case April 10th.

Montana Supreme Court Throws Out Four Anti-Voter Laws Targeting Native American, Younger, Elderly, and Disabled Voters

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024

In a victory for voters, Montana’s Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision March 27th, striking down four anti-voter laws which disproportionately impacted younger, disabled and Native American voters.

Arizona Senate Committee Endorses Constitutional Amendment Ending the State’s Popular No-Excuse Mail-in and Early In-Person Voting

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

An Arizona Senate committee March 18th endorsed a 2024 constitutional amendment ballot question which would end no-excuse mail-in voting, end in-person early voting, and remove county authority over voting locations.

Never Mind . . . After Trump Shake-Up at RNC, “Bank Your Vote” Mail-In Voting Campaign Dropped, “Election Integrity” Unit Created Instead

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024

We reported last month that the Republican National Committee unveiled its 2024 “Bank the Vote” campaign to encourage Republicans to vote early and by mail to mobilize elderly and disabled GOP voters. Well, never mind.

Alabama Legislature Poised to Add More Barriers to Absentee Voting, Claiming ‘Ballot Harvesting’, Despite No Evidence

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

The Alabama legislature is poised to further restrict absentee voting, claiming it is protecting elections from “ballot harvesting.” Democracy advocates point to little evidence of abuse, and claim it’s another round of voter suppression of vulnerable citizens.

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Category: Mail in Voting

Michigan Case Which Used the ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ to Challenge Voting Rights Ballot Questions is Thrown Out

Montana Supreme Court Throws Out Four Anti-Voter Laws Targeting Native American, Younger, Elderly, and Disabled Voters

Arizona Senate Committee Endorses Constitutional Amendment Ending the State’s Popular No-Excuse Mail-in and Early In-Person Voting

Never Mind . . . After Trump Shake-Up at RNC, “Bank Your Vote” Mail-In Voting Campaign Dropped, “Election Integrity” Unit Created Instead

Alabama Legislature Poised to Add More Barriers to Absentee Voting, Claiming ‘Ballot Harvesting’, Despite No Evidence