Year: 2010

League of Women Voters and Advocates Urge Arizona to Follow Federal Voter Registration Law

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In 2008, the Department of Justice found substantial non-compliance with Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act–which requires states... Read more

Texas Registrar Stifles Voter Registration Efforts

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Harris County, Texas has become latest battleground in the ongoing struggle over voter registration, and it appears the unregistered voters... Read more

Election Legislation Hearings of the Week

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Hearings for important election bills are scheduled as follows: Read more

Two States Question the Impact of Strict Voter ID Laws

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In most states, a citizen may register and vote after establishing four critical points: citizenship, age, residency, and, in some... Read more

New Law Makes Voter Registration Accessible to Delaware Teens

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Tens of thousands of Delaware teens will soon be able to register to vote when applying for their first driver’s... Read more

Democracy Goes Back to School

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As America’s youth head back to school and the country prepares for the midterm elections, civic education is of particular... Read more

Early Voting Debuts in Maryland This Week: Will it Improve Turnout?

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Schedule conflicts, work commitments, and transportation issues are just a few reasons why some voters don’t show up on Election... Read more

Advocates Baffled By DOJ Approval of Controversial Voter Verification Law

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A two-year battle in the courts concluded this week when the Department of Justice approved Georgia’s controversial voter verification system... Read more

Ohio Latino Voters May Be Affected by New ID Policy

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“At a time when the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is working to make it easier for Puerto Ricans to... Read more

Election Legislation Hearings of the Week

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Hearings for important election bills are scheduled as follows: Read more