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Voting Options & Poll Worker Protection Laws Move Forward in Delaware, Connecticut & Oklahoma

May 8, 2023May 9, 2023

We have three pro-Democracy stories out of Delaware, Connecticut and Oklahoma today, two proposing to expand voting options, and one just signed to protect poll workers from intimidation.

Runoff Elections Used in 10 States to Determine Party Nominees

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Yesterday, we reported on the two states which use runoffs in their elections, including Georgia, which has a U.S Senate runoff on December 6th, and Louisiana, for local elections & three ballot measures on December 10th. But did you know that runoffs are also used to determine party nominees in some states?

American Democracy Minute for June 28, 2022: June 28 Primaries in Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma and Utah

June 26, 2022June 26, 2022

Tuesday, June 28th, voters in Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma and Utah will head to the polls. Why should you vote in your state primary? Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court announcement of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade is one of many reasons.

American Democracy Minute for May 25, 2022: Oklahoma Adds Layer of Complexity to Absentee Voting, Gives Legislature More Power on Elections

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022

Today we’re in Oklahoma, where new elections laws signed by Governor Kevin Stitt slightly improved voting access for some disabled citizens, but adds significant layer of complexity to absentee ballot voting.