Politics Jun 29 Supreme Court will weigh Trump-backed Republican push to revive Arizona voting laws By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Politics Jan 29 House Republicans propose stricter voting rules as Trump administration eyes midterms The package released Thursday reflects a number of the party's most sought-after election changes, including requirements for photo IDs before people can vote and proof of citizenship, both to be put in place in 2027. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Politics Nov 10 Supreme Court will decide whether states can count late-arriving mail ballots, a Trump target ahead of midterms Mississippi is among 18 states and the District of Columbia that accept mailed ballots received after Election Day as long as the ballots are postmarked on or before that date, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Politics Dec 29 More changes to state voting laws expected in the new year Even with proponents of Trump's election lies roundly defeated during this year's midterms, advocates on both sides of the voting debate are bracing for another round of election-related legislation. By Nicholas Riccardi, Acacia Coronado, Associated Press
Politics Dec 03 Georgia's runoff elections have segregationist roots Since the 1960s, Georgia’s majority voting law has required a candidate get 50 percent of the vote or more in order to be declared the winner. By Nicole Ellis, Rachel Liesendahl
Sep 11 Watch 6:51 How the outcome of Moore v. Harper could impact federal elections By PBS NewsHour Weekend A case before the U.S. Supreme Court could radically reshape presidential and congressional elections in this country. At the heart of Moore v. Harper is a disputed legal theory that claims the Constitution gives state legislatures almost unchecked power over… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 4:57 As state lawmakers tighten voting rules, what will the impact be on the midterm elections? Arizona’s Republican governor signed a bill last month requiring proof of citizenship to vote in presidential elections. Voting rights advocates say it could impact some 200,000 Arizonans. It’s the latest in a move by Republican lawmakers nationwide to tighten voting… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 6:05 How the Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona may embolden Texas' attempts to restrict voting By Lisa Desjardins The Texas legislature gaveled in a special session Thursday to address many Republican priorities. Chief among them: updating voting laws, including I.D. requirements for mail-in ballots and a ban on 24-hour and drive-through voting. Lisa Desjardins speaks to State Representative… Continue watching
Jun 24 WATCH: House Administration committee discusses voting rights By Associated Press The House Administration committee discussed voting rights, election methods, jurisdictional boundaries and redistricting on Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 4:10 What Texans stand to gain and lose from the redistricting battle now underway State legislatures across the U.S. eagerly await new census data that would impact the redrawing of congressional district lines. One state that has a lot at stake is Texas, which is gaining two congressional seats due to population growth largely… Continue watching