Voting Access
Lawmakers hear arguments for revamping the state’s current paper-based system, including the threat of new backlogs if a proposed proof-of-citizenship requirement becomes law.
The bill fixes a 2023 law that created headaches for election administrators. It awaits the governor’s signature.
There’s no evidence to suggest that it’s a widespread problem, or even a medium-sized one. But the talk persists, and it’s driving policy.
Featuring Secretaries of State Adrian Fontes of Arizona and David Scanlan of New Hampshire, you’ll learn about the practical realities of requiring documented proof of citizenship for elections.
Democrats and other critics say a House bill threatens to disenfranchise people who can’t easily access the right documents.
After the state failed to stop the county mailings last year, the effort moves to the Legislature.
Opponents of the bill say some women who have changed their names could be turned away at the polls. Supporters say that concern is overblown.
Republicans across the country are pushing to require citizenship documents to register to vote. We want to hear your views.
The Arizona Students’ Association has seen firsthand how voter citizenship requirements may be disenfranchising Americans.
Los registradores electorales en los condados de Arizona han adoptado distintos criterios sobre cómo proceder cuando un votante que no ha demostrado su ciudadanía actualiza su dirección o afiliación partidaria.
County recorders have taken different positions on what to do when a voter who hasn’t proven their citizenship tries to update their address or party registration.
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The legislation would create new barriers for voters, and new burdens for election officials.
The state hasn’t adopted electronic absentee voting. So people like Denise Jess must choose between a few imperfect options.
About 200,000 residents who were caught up in a state error will need to show their documents in order to keep voting a full ballot. Some are wondering why.
County leaders say voters in the Republican stronghold deserve the same flexibility that Democratic areas such as Milwaukee offer.
The remaining plaintiffs in the case are organizations representing Latino and Black voters, with a trial set to begin May 21.
With the SAVE Act back on the table and proposals in 19 states, voters around the country could soon be facing similar challenges.
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election could change the makeup of the court and affect the outcome of rulings on election law and other key issues.