Michigan Bans Open Carry of Firearms at Polling Locations
Michigan voters will no longer be allowed to openly carry firearms to polling locations in the state under a new law.
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Matt Gaetz Introduces Bill to Allow States to Purge Noncitizen Voters At Any Time
Gaetz’s bill will allow states to purge noncitizens from their voter rolls at any time, even during the 90-day quiet period before an election.
North Carolina Governor Signs Hurricane Relief Bill Allocating $5 Million to State Election Board
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) signed a hurricane relief bill into law last week, which allocated $5 million to the State Board of Elections to make accommodations for voters after Hurricane Helene.
West Virginia Republicans, Democrats Clash Over 2024 Legitimacy – Already
Republican and Democratic legislators in West Virginia briefly clashed over a proposal urging the state not to recognize an “illegitimate” election.
New York Counties Can Keep Odd-Year Election Schedule
A judge in New York today ruled that a state law that aligns certain local elections with state and federal elections in even-numbered years violates the state constitution. Counties and towns with odd-year elections will keep their election schedules.
California Governor Signs Law to Ban Local Voter ID Requirements
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that bars local governments from enacting laws to require residents to show a valid form of identification in order to vote.
House Passes Budget Bill Without SAVE Act to Keep Government Open
The House passed a bill Wednesday to fund the government until December and removed the proof of citizenship requirement that was in a previous version of the legislation.
Republican Ploy to Help Trump Take All of Nebraska’s Electoral Votes Failed
The Republican Party’s attempt to hand former President Donald Trump all of Nebraska’s electoral votes has failed after a state GOP legislator announced his opposition, causing Gov. Jim Pillen (R) to cede the issue on Tuesday.
Youth Voting Group Sues to Block New Hampshire’s Proof of Citizenship Law
A youth voting group filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block New Hampshire’s proof of citizenship law that will take effect after the November election.
New Hampshire Governor Signs Law Requiring Voter ID and Proof of Citizenship
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signed a bill into law on Thursday that will require voters to present photo IDs and proof of citizenship, but it will not take effect until after the 2024 election.