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VA Legislature Sends Several Pro-Voter Bills to Gov. Youngkin, and a Constitutional Amendment Restoring Returning Citizen Rights to Voters

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

In the coming weeks, Virginia GOP Governor Glenn Youngkin considers multiple pro-voter bills sent to his desk by a Democratic-majority legislature. A state constitutional amendment also moves to the November ballot which restores voting rights to returning citizens after felony convictions.

How Could a Trump Takeover of the U.S. Postal Service Affect Mail-In Voting?

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

Over 88 million American voters voted early in the 2024 presidential election. An estimated 42 million voted by mail. What could a Trump takeover of the U.S. Postal Service mean for mail-in and absentee voters?

State Updates on Bills Shortening Early Voting and Changing Mail-in Ballot Requirements, and the Contested NC Supreme Court Race Lawsuit

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025

While attacks on democracy norms ensue in Washington, state legislatures have also been busy. We have updates from Utah, Kansas, Indiana, and an update on the contested North Carolina Supreme Court race.

What’s Ahead for 2025: Mississippi Case Challenging the Counting of Mail-In Ballots After Election Day Likely Headed to U.S. Supreme Court

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

In coming reports, we’re anticipating 2025 democracy court cases and legislation. In October, a federal appeals court struck down a Mississippi law allowing receipt and counting of mail-in ballots up to five days after election day. We’re expecting it in the U.S. Supreme Court.

USPS Issues Upbeat Report on Ballot Delivery Performance for the 2024 General Election, But Lower Use of Mail-In Ballots was Likely the Biggest Factor

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024

We reported in September on concerns from election officials on whether the U.S. Postal Service could meet its mail ballot delivery obligations. The USPS issued its report in early December. How did it do?