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Minnesota Governor Signs “Democracy for the People Act” Enhancing Voting Access and Protections

May 7, 2023May 7, 2023

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the “Democracy for the People Act” Friday, a huge bill expanding voter registration and mail-in voting options, creating a small-donor campaign funding voucher system, and enhancing penalties for intimidation or harassment of voters or election officials.

Election Issues in Harris County, Texas Spawn Bills Aimed at Controlling Its Election Administration

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

As the end of the legislative session draws near in Texas, we have an update on bills targeted at controlling Harris County election administration, where logistical and technical problems marred November’s election.

Ohio Legislature Forcing Through Restoration of Aug. 8th Election to Pass Hurdles for Citizen Ballot Initiatives & Block Potential Abortion Rights Measure

May 3, 2023May 4, 2023

America’s voters should pay attention to an Ohio state constitutional amendment to make its statewide ballot initiative process harder. The process to pass it is just about as ugly as the anti-voter resolution itself.

New Brennan Center Survey Shows Election Workers Concerned for Threats, Funding & Political Interference in Future Elections

May 2, 2023May 4, 2023

The Brennan Center for Justice just released its annual survey of election workers. A majority of election officials say they are under threat, understaffed and underfunded, and they’re worried about political leaders trying to influence the next election.

North Carolina Supreme Court’s Harper v. Hall Decision May Impact an Even Bigger Case: Moore v. Harper

May 1, 2023May 4, 2023

We reported yesterday on the blatantly partisan decision by the North Carolina Supreme Court to throw out its own 2022 decision and give license to the state legislature to gerrymander at will. That decision ALSO impacts the Moore vs. Harper “independent state legislature” case in the U.S. Supreme Court.