“Tampa Bay’s vote-by-mail requests plunge as 2024 election nears”
In the wake of a law requiring voters to re-up requests for mail ballots, mail ballot requests look to be way down in Florida, compared to requests in the midterm.
Category Archives: The Voting Wars
“Bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission unanimously chooses Democrat as chair for 2 years”
Even small bipartisan steps upstream in the process of certifying legitimate elections are good bipartisan steps.
“Trump’s mail-in ballot reversal: As he backs it, GOP lawyers are still fighting against it”
This USA Today piece highlights Republican efforts to tighten mail vote practices.
I’m quoted in the piece explaining a dynamic that I think extends well beyond mail-in voting. Most restrictions on voting practices – and particularly restrictions that may seem… Continue reading
“Major NH voting law change nears finish line despite objections”
NHPR:
The largest change to New Hampshire election laws in recent history: That’s how some are describing a set of Republican-backed bills that would create new requirements for people looking to register to vote. The bills would also make… Continue reading
We Have Our First “Armies of Lawyers” Stories for the 2024 Voting Wars Season
“Voter outreach groups targeted by new laws in several GOP-led states are struggling to do their work”
AP:
Florida is one of several states, including Kansas, Missouri and Texas, where Republicans have enacted voting restrictions since 2021 that created or enhanced criminal penalties and fines for those who assist voters. The laws have forced some voter outreach … Continue reading
“Georgia’s election integrity laws could create ‘hovering threat’ for poll workers in 2024”
USA Today:
In Georgia, in particular, a series of election rules passed over the last three years threaten to overburden election officials and, in some cases, issue criminal penalties against them. New election measures passed by the Republican-led state… Continue reading
“WV will NOT accept voter registrations collected by Biden Administration”
Justin here. The title of this post is the header of the email version of a press release issued earlier this week by the office of WV Secretary of State “Mac” Warner, currently running for governor.
I’m pretty sure the… Continue reading
“GOP leaders pursue new lawsuits over 2024 election rules – including attacking methods of voting they want supporters to use”
CNN:
Republican leaders are encouraging their supporters to vote by mail in this year’s consequential presidential election, even as their party pursues lawsuits and legislation that would make it harder for those votes to count.
The Republican National Committee and… Continue reading
“Voter ID and absentee-ballot limits: the South tightens key voting laws ahead of election”
USA Today:
Since 2020, states have tightened who can vote absentee and who can turn in absentee ballots. They’ve passed or stiffened voter identification laws. And, under pressure from Republicans who falsely claim the 2020 election was stolen through fraud,… Continue reading
“The 2024 US Election Is Already Being Fought in the Courts”
Must-read WaPo: “Republicans plan blitz of election-related lawsuits, but prospects uncertain”
WaPo:
When Donald Trump installed a new chairman of the Republican Party this month, he explained privately and publicly what he wanted from the GOP: a bigger focus on election-related lawsuits, a more aggressive operation to monitor voting and a… Continue reading
Pennsylvania: “Push to cut 10s of thousands from Allegheny County voter rolls feeds fears”
Public Source:
Clara Osburg has lived in Allegheny County since 2011 and is a regular voter — including in last fall’s municipal election. So it came as a surprise when she received a letter in late January from the county:… Continue reading
“In North Carolina, vote will be a test of new, tighter election laws — and of voters’ faith”
USA Today:
On the last Sunday of February, a sea of sharp suits and dresses flowed out of St. Joseph AME Church. Worship was over, but early balloting in North Carolina’s primary election was still open. It was time to… Continue reading