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Maricopa County, AZ Official Proposes Eliminating Election Day Drop-Off of Mail-In Ballots & Other Changes

January 23, 2023January 24, 2023

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 23, 2023 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/americandemocracyminute/episodes/2023-01-23T08_31_37-08_00 Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer (L) proposing…

Ohio Passes Stringent Voter ID, Limits Drop Boxes & Shortens Early Voting

January 11, 2023March 28, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of Ohioans may need to obtain a state-authorized photo ID in order to vote in the next election, due to a new anti-voter law signed last week by Governor Mike DeWine.

Electoral Count Reform Act Passes; ADM Reviews Democracy Wins & Losses for 2022

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022

This week, we’re going to recap some of the 2022 democracy wins and losses around the U.S. The Center for Public Integrity reports that 26 states, quote “worsened equity in voting and representation. Twenty states and Washington, DC improved access to elections, and four other states didn’t change much.

Citizen Initiative Protecting Voting Rights Passes in Michigan

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022

Legislatures in several states worked diligently since the 2020 election to make it harder to vote. Citizens in some of those states, like Michigan, have had enough and passed a citizens’ initiative to guarantee the freedom to vote.

Early Voting Windows Are Closing. Check Your State’s Deadlines

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

If you’re planning to do early voting in your state, listen up! This American Democracy Minute is an interactive one, because early voting deadlines vary widely from state to state. To make sure your vote is cast on time, whether it’s in person early voting or absentee, or dropped off, or by mail, you’ll need to look up your state’s information.