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Quick Democracy News Updates from Alabama, Ohio, New York, & Connecticut

June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

We have some quick updates on democracy stories we’ve been following in Alabama, Ohio, New York & Connecticut concerning mail-in ballots and constitutional ballot questions.

Midterm Voters Found Mail-In Ballot Process Had Few Problems Nationwide

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

On Tuesday, we told you about the MIT Election Data & Science Lab’s Survey of the Performance of American Elections for the 2022 midterms, and its finding that voters were overall satisfied with the voting process. Today, we’re exploring the findings on voting by mail – with results which may surprise people of both parties.

The Texas Legislature’s Session Ends May 29th with Democracy Bills Pending at the Deadline

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

May 29th ends the Texas legislature’s term, and we have a little bit of good news, some bad news, and some hopeful news. On the upside, more funding for poll workers and improvements to mail-in voting. On the downside, withdrawal from ERIC, the voter registration crosscheck system.

New Mexico Passes Expansive Voting Rights Bill, Enhancing Voter Registration & Access

April 3, 2023April 4, 2023

In a year of many anti-voter bills around the country, we have a ray of sunshine for you today. March 30th, New Mexico’s governor signed the HB 4 New Mexico Voting Rights Act, expanding voter registration and vote-by-mail options, and making voting more available for the state’s Native Americans, and returning felons.

Two Bills Introduced in Congress Would Expand Mail-In Voting in States, Fund Election Administration

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

Two pieces of federal legislation introduced last week would expand mail-in voting around the country. One of those bills would also help recruit and train poll workers, and provide financial support for administering elections.