Arizona Supreme Court Rejects GOP Challenge to Mail-in Voting
On Friday, June 2, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to review a Republican challenge to the state’s largely popular and secure mail-in voting system.
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Nebraska Enacts New Photo ID Law for Voting
On Thursday, June 1, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed Legislative Bill 514, enacting a requirement to present photo identification before voting.
Minnesota To Restore Voting Rights to Over 50,000 People
On Friday, March 3, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed House File 28, a bill which will restore voting rights to over 50,000 Minnesotans on parole, probation or community release due to a felony conviction once the law goes into effect in July.
North Carolina Republicans Introduce Election Bill Influenced by GOP Operatives
On Thursday, June 1, North Carolina Republicans introduced Senate Bill 747, an election bill that restricts aspects of the voting process.
Pro-Voting Groups Sue Over New Mississippi Law Targeting Voters With Disabilities
On Wednesday, May 31, Disability Rights Mississippi, the League of Women Voters of Mississippi and three voters filed a federal lawsuit challenging anti-voting law, Senate Bill 2358.
Texas Legislature Passed Seven Anti-Voting Bills This Year
Ahead of the start of the 2023 regular legislative session, state legislators in Texas filed over 70 voting and elections bills, from proposals expanding mail-in voting to bills creating special election marshals to investigate purported voter fraud.
Nevada Governor Signs Bill to Protect Election Workers
On Tuesday, May 30, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) signed Senate Bill 406, a bill that creates new offenses designed to protect election officials from intimidation and election interference.
Connecticut Legislature Passes Early Voting and No-Excuse Mail-in Voting
On Tuesday, May 30 and into the early hours of May 31, the Connecticut Senate passed two pieces of legislation: House Bill 5004, which would add 14 days of in-person early voting and House Joint Resolution 1, which, once approved by voters, would allow no-excuse mail-in voting.
Oklahoma House Passes Bill To Hold State and Federal Elections Under Different Laws
On Wednesday, March 8, the Oklahoma House passed House Bill 1415, a bill that would bifurcate the election administration of state and federal elections if Oklahoma officials and lawmakers disliked federal election law.
Texas Legislature Sends Bill Making Illegal Voting a Felony to Governor
On Sunday, May 28, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1243, a bill raising the penalty for illegal voting to a felony.
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