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Oklahoma Becomes the 7th State to Ban Ranked Choice Voting, While Pro-Voter States Consider Its Adoption

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

After a 2023 resolution by the Republican National Committee, GOP state legislators have pushed legislation to ban ranked choice voting. April 29th, Oklahoma became the seventh state to ban RCV. But other states are considering its adoption.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears the Appeal of Donald Trump’s Eligibility in February, But Where Do the Many State Cases Stand?

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024

While we wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on former President Trump’s appeal to the Colorado 14th amendment ballot eligibility decision, we have updates on other recent state cases.

Registration on Election Day Still an Option in 21 States

November 6, 2022November 6, 2022

Election Day is upon us, and voter registration in most states is closed. But if you’re lucky enough to live in one of the 21 states which allow Same-Day registration, you still may be able to vote on election day.

ADM for Sept. 21, 2022: Early Voting for the Midterm General Election Begins in Sept. for Six States

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022

With the last of the state primaries completed September 13, the focus now turns to the general election on November 8th. But for some states with early voting, casting a ballot may start this week.

American Democracy Minute for June 28, 2022: June 28 Primaries in Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma and Utah

June 26, 2022June 26, 2022

Tuesday, June 28th, voters in Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma and Utah will head to the polls. Why should you vote in your state primary? Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court announcement of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade is one of many reasons.