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The Texas Legislature’s Zeal for Election Integrity Could Cost Money. BIG Money.

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

We’re in Texas today, where the conspiracy-fueled zeal for election integrity may cost the state money. Big money. When it passed its omnibus election bill SB 1 last year, an unnoticed provision may require new election equipment – for EVERY election.

Five States Have “Election Integrity Units.” Do the Results Justify the Cost?

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023

Five states have implemented so-called “Election Integrity Units,” hiring criminal investigative teams in Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Georgia and Arizona. Other states are considering EIUs. It’s doubtful that the results justify the cost.

NH’s “Voter-Owned Elections” Public Funding Proposal Goes to a Vote Feb. 14

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

Remember our explainer on the most common types of public funding of elections: Democracy vouchers, and small-donor matching systems? The New Hampshire House votes February 14th on a hybrid of the two called “Voter-Owned Elections.”

National Task force on Election Crises Releases Report & Recommendations to Shore Up Democracy Prior to 2024

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023

A coalition of over 50 democracy groups, academics, former government officials, and technical experts released recommendations for 2023 and 2024 election preparation in a February 9th report.

A Divided Pennsylvania General Assembly Means Challenges in Improving Mail-In Voting

February 9, 2023March 28, 2023

Yesterday, we updated you on the fight over rejected mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania. In November, a slim majority of voters spurned election fraud conspiracy theorists and those trying to keep those ballots from counting. What does that mean for upcoming state democracy legislation?