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‘The restrictions are unbelievable’: States target voter registration drives

Center for Public Integrity

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May 16, 2024

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This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center and co-reported with NPR. This story also appeared in NPR ORLANDO, Fla. — Carolina Wassmer piloted a gray SUV around the city, dropping off canvassers from the civic engagement group Poder Latinx one by one. It was a muggy day, but the canvassers hopped out with their [] The post ‘The restrictions are unbelievable’: States target voter registration drives appeared first on Center for Public Integrity.

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Townhall

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· Jun 30, 2026

Oregon Is Telling Voters Not to Worry About This Insane Ballot Initiative. That's Not the Point

Oregon Is Telling Voters Not to Worry About This Insane Ballot Initiative. That's Not the Point

MS NOW

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘My vote is thrown into the trash’: Independents locked out as primaries take center stage

As some states rush to draw more partisan electoral maps, access to primaries has become increasingly important — and some Americans who lack a political party feel their voices are not being heard. The post ‘My vote is thrown into the trash’: Independents locked out as primaries take center stage appeared first on MS NOW.

WRAL News

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· Jun 24, 2026

NC elections board to revisit Wake County complaint for counting 3 dead voters' ballots in 2024

For years, state election officials have told county election officials to throw out all ballots cast by people who vote early but then die before Election Day itself. However, there's no state law requiring that.

BERNAMA

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· Jun 24, 2026

Politics : PH Targets Outstation Voters In Northern Johor - Zaliha

SEGAMAT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) is targeting outstation voters, particularly those from rural pockets in Johor's northern region, to return home and exercise their democratic rights in the upcoming state election.

Honest Elections Project

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· Nov 17, 2025

Honest Elections Project Files Amicus Brief in Tenth Circuit Case Supporting Law That Bans Pre-Filled Absentee Ballot Applications

Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project, released the following statement: “Kansas rightfully banned pre-filed absentee ballot applications. The left-wing groups that push these error-filled applications create a nightmare for voters and election administration officials. It is irresponsible to allow this practice to continue and Kansas was wise to ban it. Voters are more [] The post Honest Elections Project Files Amicus Brief in Tenth Circuit Case Supporting Law That Bans Pre-Filled Absentee Ballot Applications appeared first on Honest Elections Project.

Knewz

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· Jul 8, 2026

Republicans look to ban some American citizens living overseas from voting in US elections

The Republican National Committee (RNC) has filed a lawsuit in Nebraska seeking to ban some American citizens living overseas from voting in U.S. elections, marking the latest effort in the party’s push to tighten election rules before the 2026 midterms. The lawsuit challenges a Nebraska law that allows certain U.S. citizens who have never lived...

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Related coverage for "‘The restrictions are unbelievable’: States target voter registration drives": Townhall — Oregon Is Telling Voters Not to Worry About This Insane Ballot Initiative. That's Not the Point. MS NOW — ‘My vote is thrown into the trash’: Independents locked out as primaries take center stage. WRAL News — NC elections board to revisit Wake County complaint for counting 3 dead voters' ballots in 2024. BERNAMA — Politics : PH Targets Outstation Voters In Northern Johor - Zaliha. Honest Elections Project — Honest Elections Project Files Amicus Brief in Tenth Circuit Case Supporting Law That Bans Pre-Filled Absentee Ballot Applications. Knewz — Republicans look to ban some American citizens living overseas from voting in US elections