Voter Suppression Archives

How Could a Trump Takeover of the U.S. Postal Service Affect Mail-In Voting?

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

Over 88 million American voters voted early in the 2024 presidential election. An estimated 42 million voted by mail. What could a Trump takeover of the U.S. Postal Service mean for mail-in and absentee voters?

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Restricting Mail-In Voting, But House Republicans Attempt to Bypass It With Constitutional Amendment

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill February 18th which would have restricted how and when mail-in ballots could be returned, and hobbled the state’s long-running permanent vote-by-mail list. Republicans argue it would speed up election results.

State Updates on Bills Shortening Early Voting and Changing Mail-in Ballot Requirements, and the Contested NC Supreme Court Race Lawsuit

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025

While attacks on democracy norms ensue in Washington, state legislatures have also been busy. We have updates from Utah, Kansas, Indiana, and an update on the contested North Carolina Supreme Court race.

Voter Suppression Bills Aimed at College Students Pushed (Again) by the NH Legislature

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

The New Hampshire legislature has proposed various schemes over the last decade to keep liberal-leaning college students living in the state from voting in elections. Most have failed, but no fewer than three voter suppression bills are before the legislature this year.

The SAVE Act Could Disenfranchise Millions of Voters. It’s Been Fast Tracked in Congress.

February 2, 2025February 2, 2025

Last month, Rep. Chip Roy of Texas reintroduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE Act, mandating proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, and requiring only certain types of ID be used. Millions of eligible voters may not have the documents it requires – AND it’s been fast tracked in Congress.

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Category: Voter Suppression

How Could a Trump Takeover of the U.S. Postal Service Affect Mail-In Voting?

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Restricting Mail-In Voting, But House Republicans Attempt to Bypass It With Constitutional Amendment

State Updates on Bills Shortening Early Voting and Changing Mail-in Ballot Requirements, and the Contested NC Supreme Court Race Lawsuit

Voter Suppression Bills Aimed at College Students Pushed (Again) by the NH Legislature

The SAVE Act Could Disenfranchise Millions of Voters. It’s Been Fast Tracked in Congress.