Category Archives: The Voting Wars

“What Will Georgia’s Election Law Really Do? It’s important to look beyond the measure’s immediate effect on turnout.”

April 7, 2021, 6:49 amThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Key point from Jonathan Bernstein: So even those aspects of the new law that are unlikely to help Republicans win elections may still amount to a retreat from practical political equality.There’s more. Some provisions empower the state legislature to act… Continue reading

“Why some Democrats are quietly unhappy with the House’s big voting rights bill”

April 5, 2021, 12:43 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Andrew Prokup for Vox.

“All eyes are on Georgia. Again.”

April 4, 2021, 2:56 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Politico: The fight over the future of elections in Georgia — and, some say, the soul of the nation — is playing out on multiple fronts, materializing as not only a political battle but also a legal battle, a legislative… Continue reading

“Texas Senate advances bill limiting how and when voters can cast ballots, receive mail-in voting applications”

April 1, 2021, 6:52 amThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Texas Tribune: Senate Republicans on Thursday cleared the way for new, sweeping restrictions to voting in Texas that take particular aim at forbidding local efforts meant to widen access.In an overnight vote after more than seven hours of debate,… Continue reading

“Republicans Aim to Seize More Power Over How Elections Are Run”

March 25, 2021, 7:59 amchicanery, election administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

NYT: In the turbulent aftermath of the 2020 presidential contest, election officials in Georgia, from the secretary of state’s office down to county boards, found themselves in a wholly unexpected position: They had to act as one of the… Continue reading

“G.O.P. and Allies Draft ‘Best Practices’ for Restricting Voting”

March 23, 2021, 6:59 pmfraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

NYT: In late January, a small group of dedicated volunteers from the conservative Heritage Action for America met with Republican legislators in Georgia, delivering a letter containing detailed proposals for rolling back access to voting. Within days, bills to restrict… Continue reading

“Trump looks to take down Raffensperger in Georgia; The former president is expected to endorse Rep. Jody Hice, who supported Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, against the Georgia secretary of state.”

March 22, 2021, 8:12 amfraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Politico: Former President Donald Trump is expected to endorse Rep. Jody Hice in a campaign to unseat Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in next year’s Republican primary, according to three people familiar with Trump’s decision.Trump publicly seethed about… Continue reading

“How GOP-Backed Voting Measures Could Create Hurdles for Tens of Millions of Voters”

March 11, 2021, 8:09 amfraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Deep WaPo dive: The GOP’s national push to enact hundreds of new election restrictions could strain every available method of voting for tens of millions of Americans, potentially amounting to the most sweeping contraction of ballot access in the United… Continue reading

“Iowa governor signs controversial law shortening early and Election Day voting”

March 9, 2021, 6:57 amabsentee ballots, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

CNN: Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday signed into law a controversial bill aimed at limiting voting and making it harder for voters to return absentee ballots, her office announced Monday.The legislation, which passed both Republican-controlled chambers… Continue reading

“In Georgia, Republicans Take Aim at Role of Black Churches in Elections”

March 7, 2021, 4:06 pmThe Voting Wars, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

NYT article, with the subhead: “New proposals by the G.O.P.-controlled Legislature have targeted Sunday voting, part of a raft of measures that could reduce the impact of Black voters in the state.”

“Fight Over Voting Rules Revs Up in Georgia”

February 8, 2021, 7:12 amfraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

WSJ reports.

“After Record Turnout, Republicans Are Trying to Make It Harder to Vote”

January 31, 2021, 8:54 pmchicanery, fraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Michael Wines for the NYT: In Georgia, Arizona and other states won by President Biden, some leading Republicans stood up in November to make what, in any other year, would be an unremarkable statement: The race is over. And we… Continue reading

“In wake of 2020 election, state GOP lawmakers aim to change election laws”

January 25, 2021, 8:26 amfraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

CBS News reports.

“State Republicans push new voting restrictions after Trump’s loss”

January 25, 2021, 7:45 amfraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Zach Montellaro for Politico: Republican legislators across the country are preparing a slew of new voting restrictions in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s defeat.Georgia will be the focal point of the GOP push to change state election laws,… Continue reading