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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.

Millions of Americans are already voting by absentee or mail. Who can return your ballot if you need help?

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022

In the last few days, millions of Americans have started voting early in person or by mail. Some elderly, disabled and working people may need help in returning their ballot, but in some states, there are restrictive rules about who can return it if you need assistance.