Category Archives: The Voting Wars
“In Texas, almost all non-voters have a photo ID — but few understand the voter identification rules”
Renée Cross, Jim Granato and Mark P. Jones for the Monkey Cage:
We conducted surveys in Texas earlier this year to investigate these arguments. Our study found that virtually all eligible non-voters — that is, people who could have… Continue reading
Kansas City Star Editorial Calls Kris Kobach the “Javert of Voter Fraud”
Editorial:
The Javert of voter fraud now has a ninth conviction to show for Kansans’ tax dollars and his own single-minded pursuit. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach claimed in a statement last week that, “This conviction demonstrates once again… Continue reading
Iowa: “Branstad signs controversial voter ID bill into law”
Des Moines Register:
Iowa voters soon will need to show identification at the polls under a new law signed Friday by Gov. Terry Branstad.
The measure overhauls Iowa’s election laws through a series of changes that Republicans say are needed… Continue reading
Court Rejects Right to Travel Argument in Fish v. Kobach Proof of Citizenship Case
This disposes of one of plaintiffs’ arguments in this litigation.
(Via Josh Gerstein)
Indiana: “Common Cause, NAACP sue over Marion County early voting”
Indiana Lawyer:
Marion County’s single location for early voting provides unequal access to the ballot, argues a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday by Common Cause and the NAACP. Plaintiffs in the case allege Indianapolis’ sole early voting precinct is discriminatory and… Continue reading
“Rep. Sewell Reports on Voting Rights in State of Black America”
Release:
Today, the National Urban League released the 2017 edition of its annual State of Black America report. This year’s report, “Protect Our Progress,” examines the state of job creation, living wages, voting rights, criminal justice reform, education, health care,… Continue reading
Today’s Must-Read: ProPublica’s Jessica Huseman on Texas Voter ID Law, and Its Flawed Implementation
Spoiler alert: Texas does not look good.
“Were up to 58,000 citizens in Maricopa County denied right to vote?”
Arizona Republic:
Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes is spoiling for a fight over voter-registration procedures meant to keep undocumented immigrants from voting.
The newly elected Democrat says the restrictions may have denied as many as 58,000 U.S. citizens in… Continue reading
“Just the Facts on Fraud”
David Becker blog post:
Six months after the election, there’s still discussion about the extent to which voter fraud exists and whether the White House will follow through with an investigation. In the meantime, election officials across the country have… Continue reading
WI: “What game is Schimel playing?”
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel editorial page blog:
Just what game is Republican state Attorney General Brad Schimel playing?
His office released a memo Monday saying an investigation into allegations of voter fraud by Democrats talking on a video about bringing in people… Continue reading
Federal Court Denies Extension of Consent Decree in Longrunning Ohio Election Litigation
See this order in the NEOCH case.
On 2-1 Vote NC Judges Put Republican Changes to NC Election Board on Hold
Next hearing May 10.
But this freezes the status quo.