What’s the Deal With Photo ID Laws?
To understand why these laws are increasingly popular, particularly in red states, we’re diving into their history, where they can be found and why they’re problematic for voters.
Mac Brower
Mac was a staff writer between 2021 and 2023 with a special interest in redistricting and democratic reform. While at Democracy Docket, he spearheaded coverage of the ISL theory and the U.S. Supreme Court case Moore v. Harper. Originally from North Carolina, he graduated from Bowdoin College in 2018.
After Attacking Mail-in Voting for Years, Trump Now Supports Drop Boxes
On Thursday, Feb. 2, former President Donald Trump, who has a long history of disparaging mail-in voting and spreading conspiracy theories about the commonsense voting tool, came out in favor of drop boxes, secure receptacles used to conveniently return mail-in ballots.
Florida Department of State Recommends Changes to Mail-in Voting
On Wednesday, Feb. 1, the Florida Department of State submitted a report to the Florida Legislature recommending legislative proposals to update the mail-in voting process.
In Report, Florida Elections Officials Object to Mail-in Voting ID Requirements
On Tuesday, Jan. 10, a bipartisan group of 14 county elections supervisors in Florida submitted a report objecting to a proposal to enact identification requirements for mail-in voting in the state.
Pennsylvania Board Releases Mail-in Voting Recommendations
On Monday, Jan. 23, the Pennsylvania Election Law Advisory Board (ELAB) released an interim report recommending updates to Act 77, Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting law.
Two Years Too Late: Trying To Decertify the 2020 Election
In 2022, Democracy Docket tracked four decertification lawsuits that are seeking or sought to void the results of the 2020 election. These lawsuits demonstrate how rooted election denialism has become in the GOP.
Florida Republican Introduces Proposal to Allow Recalls of Election Officials
On Monday, Jan. 9, Florida state Rep. Joel Rudman (R) introduced House Joint Resolution 131, a proposed amendment that would allow Florida voters to recall all elected county officials in the state, including supervisors of elections.
Ohio’s New Voter Suppression Law Unpacked
Ohio Republicans’ House Bill 458 is the first major voter suppression law to be enacted after the 2022 midterms. Here, we unpack exactly what this law will do and how it will impact Ohio voters.
Proof of ID to Vote Amendment Passes Pennsylvania Senate
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 1, a package of proposed amendments to the state constitution.
The State of Redistricting in 2023
Even though the 2022 elections have come and gone, the redistricting process is still far from over. Some states are already heading back to the drawing board to create new maps. Here’s what’s going on in redistricting in 2023.
