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FILE PHOTO: Voters cast their ballots in early voting in Arizona

Politics Jun 29

Supreme Court will weigh Trump-backed Republican push to revive Arizona voting laws

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Politics Jan 29

FILE PHOTO: Voters cast ballots on California’s Proposition 50
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

Mississippi Voters Head To The Polls
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

Voters head to the polls on election day in Michigan
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

Primary election in Atlanta, Georgia
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

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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…

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Apr 10

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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…

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Jul 08

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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…

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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.

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Jun 11

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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…

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