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Control of the Pennsylvania House will again hinge on result of a special election

Voters are deciding which party will control Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives after a Pittsburgh lawmaker's resignation created a 101-101 partisan divide

The Independent UK

Cold-calling referendum voters isn’t likely to move the needle. Try the door-knock

If the referendum Yes and No campaigns really want to persuade people, knocking on doors is a better way to go.

Crikey

California voters will decide two constitutional amendments related to changing supermajority requirements for ballot measures

The California State Legislature passed two constitutional amendments on Sept. 14, 2023, that would change voter approval thresholds for certain ballot measures. Both of the constitutional amendments will appear on the ballot in Nov. 2024.

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Young people think climate change is a top issue but when they vote, it's complicated

Climate change is a major issue for young voters, but so far, it has not been a major mobilizing force in U.S. elections. Some environmental action groups see that changing.

WEKU

Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The Indian government has formed a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections for various levels of government, including Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats. If simultaneous elections are implemented, it would curtail the terms of most Legislative Assemblies, with…

The Hindu

Quarter of Londoners unaware of new voter ID rules

One in four Londoners are in the dark about new voter ID requirements imposed by the Government ahead of pivotal elections next year.

Evening Standard

Katy Loudon urges postal vote to prevent Westminster 'blocking Scottish votes'

KATY Loudon has urged people to register for a postal vote ahead of the upcoming by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.

The National (Scotland)

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Trump jokes about his mugshot as he promotes voter ID in speech

The former president makes the remarks when talking about voter ID laws

The Independent UK

New Zealand voters search for relief from ‘shocking’ living costs as election looms

Tax cuts and cheaper fruit among Labour and National party plans to address rising cost of living pressures as people once comfortable are swept into crisis

The Guardian - AU

Humza Yousaf 'confident' that SNP members will back independence strategy

HUMZA Yousaf has said he is “confident” that SNP members will back his motion on independence strategy ahead of the next General Election.

The National (Scotland)

Younger voters will be critical in 2024. Biden and Trump are taking different paths to reach them

Democrats and Republicans are maneuvering to win over young voters before next year's presidential election

The Independent UK

A brief history of ranked-choice voting measures

Welcome to the Friday, September 15, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Taxes, state parks, infrastructure: Texans will decide 14 constitutional amendments today

Texans are being asked to cut property taxes, create a new fund for water infrastructure and give child-care facilities a tax exemption among other propositions. Here’s a breakdown of each constitutional amendment and what you need to know to vote.

The Texas Tribune

All reported births, deaths to be digitally registered from October 1

From Oct 1, all births and deaths in India to be digitally registered on Centre's portal. Act authorises government to collect Aadhaar numbers of parents and informant. Digital birth certificates to be used for admission to educational institutions, applications for driving licence, government jobs, passports, voter enrolment and marriage registration.…

The Hindu

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The Guardian - UK

More forms of ID may be allowed for UK voters after damning report

Ministers to review policy but any change unlikely to cover documents used by younger people such as 18-plus travel passes

The Independent UK

Neighbours could vouch for people without ID at elections, senior Tory suggests

MPs discussed the Government’s plan to introduce voter ID requirements at the next general election.

Crikey

In targeting ‘soft No’ and undecided Voice voters, the Yes camp faces a daunting task

The Yes team is running out of time to turn the undecided voters around, and the No team is making the most of that.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on voter ID and turnout: critics were right about this cynical manoeuvre

Editorial: Changing election rules for partisan ends and pretending it is about integrity of the ballot corrodes faith in democracy

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The Independent UK

UK election watchdog issues stark warning on voter ID laws

The changes to the way polls are run will pile pressure on already stretched electoral staff

Ballotpedia

Colorado initiative to limit state property tax revenue could be on 2024 ballot

Colorado voters may decide in 2024 on an initiative that would cap state property tax revenue at 4% over the total revenue collected in the preceding year. The initiative would require statewide voter approval to allow local governments to retain property tax revenue exceeding the 4% growth limit.

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of thousands face exclusion over voter ID laws, UK watchdog says

Warning policy could disproportionately affect poorer people, those with disabilities and those from minority ethnic backgrounds

The Independent UK

Voter ID could lead to ‘serious disruption’ at the next general election

The changes to the way polls are run will pile pressure on already stretched electoral staff.

The Guardian - UK

A centrist Labour is back. But this time it cannot take the working class for granted

British voters see themselves more aligned with Keir Starmer’s party now. But he must still convince them he can lead the country, says Claire Ainsley, Labour’s executive director of policy from 2020 to 2022

Salon

GOP's abortion rebrand doomed to fail

Republicans think they can trick voters with abortion word games

Ballotpedia

California enacts changes to veto referendum ballot language

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed Assembly Bill 421 (AB 421), which addresses the veto referendum process, on Sept. 8, 2023. AB 421 changes how veto referendums appear on the ballot, among other provisions. A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal…

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