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New York’s Early Mail-In Voting Law Heads to State Supreme Court, Challenged by State & National GOP Leadership

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

New York Republicans challenged a new voting law in state supreme court July 30th, allowing citizens to vote by mail during the state’s early voting period. The law has been upheld in two lower courts.

More Mixed Messages from Trump and the RNC on Mail-In Voting: ‘Swamp the Vote” vs. Swamp the Courts

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

While new messaging from the Republican National Committee and former President Donald Trump encourages turnout by early, absentee or mail-in voting, GOP lawyers in Nevada, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mississippi, and Oregon are simultaneously challenging the rules and legitimacy of mail-in voting.

Arizona Senate Committee Endorses Constitutional Amendment Ending the State’s Popular No-Excuse Mail-in and Early In-Person Voting

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

An Arizona Senate committee March 18th endorsed a 2024 constitutional amendment ballot question which would end no-excuse mail-in voting, end in-person early voting, and remove county authority over voting locations.

Iowa House Bill Requires Mail Ballots to Be Returned Before Election Day, Bans RCV, and Allows Convicted Felons to Qualify to Run in Federal Elections

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

The Republican-dominated Iowa House passed regulations March 5th which would require voters to return mail ballots the day BEFORE election day. House File 2610 also stops use of ballot drop boxes, bans ranked choice voting, and allows felons to run for federal office.

Bills in Florida & Kentucky Would Revoke “No-Excuse” Absentee Voting – Despite its Popularity with Voters

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

Bills in Florida and Kentucky would revoke “no-excuse” absentee voting, despite its popularity with voters of all ages. Alleged “voter fraud” is cited, but its motivation is likely more partisan than preventative.

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New York’s Early Mail-In Voting Law Heads to State Supreme Court, Challenged by State & National GOP Leadership

More Mixed Messages from Trump and the RNC on Mail-In Voting: ‘Swamp the Vote” vs. Swamp the Courts

Arizona Senate Committee Endorses Constitutional Amendment Ending the State’s Popular No-Excuse Mail-in and Early In-Person Voting

Iowa House Bill Requires Mail Ballots to Be Returned Before Election Day, Bans RCV, and Allows Convicted Felons to Qualify to Run in Federal Elections

Bills in Florida & Kentucky Would Revoke “No-Excuse” Absentee Voting – Despite its Popularity with Voters