The bills propose limits on polling places, tougher penalties for illegal voting and a way for the Republican-led state to order new elections in its largest city.
Tag: Voting Rights, Registration and Requirements
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Under the Radar, Right-Wing Push to Tighten Voting Laws Persists
The clashes in state capitals have faded, but the Republican push for stricter state election laws is organized and planning for the long term.
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How to Police Gerrymanders? Some Judges Say the Courts Can’t.
A North Carolina court, following the lead of the U.S. Supreme Court, ruled that courts don’t have the ability to determine if a political map is legal, giving legislators a free pass.
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As Biden Runs for Re-election, Black Voters’ Frustration Bubbles
In interviews, Black voters, organizers and elected officials pointed to what some saw as unkept promises — raising questions about the enthusiasm of Democrats’ most loyal voters.
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Election Denial Isn’t Over — It’s Often Just Local
Many of the best-known election-denying candidates lost last year. But the movement is still alive and is most often seen in local and bureaucratic issues.