Wisconsin Republicans Pass Redistricting Bill, Misleadingly Labelled As Nonpartisan
On Thursday, Sept. 14, the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly passed a redistricting bill, Assembly Bill 415.
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Wisconsin Senate Republicans Vote To Remove State’s Top Elections Official
On Thursday, Sept. 14, Wisconsin Senate Republicans voted to remove Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) administrator Meagan Wolfe in a party line vote of 22-11.
The Growing Threat of Republican Election Vigilantes
States need to act urgently to enact clear laws that forbid private voter challenges.
Wisconsin Republicans Take First Step Toward Ousting WEC’s Meagan Wolfe
On Monday, Sept. 11, a five-person Wisconsin Senate committee voted 3-1, along party lines, to move the nomination of Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) administrator Meagan Wolfe to the Senate floor.
California Bill Curbing Ill-Advised Hand Count Plans in Shasta County Heads to Governor
On Friday, Sept. 8, the California Senate passed Assembly Bill 969 — which would change how counties handle contracts and plans for voting systems.
Texas Omnibus Voter Suppression Law S.B. 1 Will Be Put to the Test at Federal Trial
On Sept. 11, 2023 — nearly two years after the enactment of Texas S.B. 1 — a six-week trial will begin in the consolidated legal challenge to the infamous voter suppression law.
New York Voters Intimidated By Individuals Impersonating Elections Officials, The Latest in MAGA Citizen Vigilantism Efforts
On Wednesday, Aug. 30, the New York State Board of Elections released a statement warning voters to be aware of individuals across the state impersonating county board of elections staff.
Voter Registration Efforts Ramp Across the Country Ahead of 2024
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, a nonprofit aligned with House Democrats, House Majority Forward, announced the start of a $20 million voter registration drive, calling the kickoff just an “initial” investment.
Ohio Group Refiles Ballot Language for Citizen-Led Redistricting Commission
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Citizens Not Politicians resubmitted summary language for a constitutional amendment that would implement a citizen-led redistricting commission in Ohio.
A Slew of Anti-Voting Bills Are Set To Go Into Effect in Texas Tomorrow
On Friday, Sept. 1, a slew of Republican-backed bills attacking the right to vote and hampering election administration in Texas will go into effect.