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Labour should be selling itself instead of attacking Rishi Sunak and his wife

Voters need to hear bold promises from the opposition rather than allegations and immature controversialism

The Guardian - UK

Local elections 2023 in Greater Manchester: Date, candidates, photo ID rules and how to vote

For the first time ever voters will need photo identification in order to cast their ballot

Manchester Evening News

Council boss makes rap video to remind voters about new photo ID rules

He rapped as 'T-Dawg' for the reminder to voters to take photo ID to the polling station for May's elections

Wales Online

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Voter ID: analysis shows Conservative MPs offering weak justification for law which is now in force

The UK government has changed the law so that people in England will have to show ID when they go to vote. This controversial new rule was brought in on the insistence that the “integrity of elections” needs to be protected. But it has the potential to prevent many people…

The Conversation

Council official 'T-Dawg' records wacky rap video to warn about new Voter ID rules

Trevor Holden of Broadland and South Norfolk councils bounces in the crab position and waves his hands around while wearing a bucket hat during the 56-second clip

Daily Mirror

What are the voting requirements in the UK?

The change comes in addition to a new voting age of 16 years old.

Evening Standard

Council official ‘T-Dawg’ makes rap video in photo ID reminder for voters

The Government’s new policy means people must take a form of ID such as a passport or driving licence when they go to vote.

The Independent UK

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Extra staff drafted in to handle new voter ID rules on polling day

The Electoral Commission said there has been a huge training drive in order to prevent queues at polling stations.

The Independent UK

Extra staff brought in amid worries over new voter ID rules for upcoming elections

Voters will have to show photo ID for the first time

Wales Online

'Pressing need' for local elections review amid fears photo ID will stop people voting

The Tories are accused of trying to rig next month's May local elections by introducing new Voter ID requirements that will disproportionately hit younger people

Daily Mirror

English polling stations to bring in extra staff as voter ID changes begin

Electoral Commission says ‘greeters’ will help ensure people are aware of rule and have photo ID ready on 4 May

The Guardian - UK

Chicago’s youngest voters are ‘the future’ — so why don’t more of them vote?

Chicago’s youngest voting bloc — 18-to-24-year-olds — has the lowest turnout relative to size, though nearly a third more cast ballots in the April runoff than in the first round of mayoral voting in February.

Chicago Sun-Times

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 185 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 185, Ballotpedia tracked eight from April 3-9. Republicans sponsored five, while Democrats sponsored three. Five of eight bills are below:

Ballotpedia

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 160 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 160, Ballotpedia tracked 10 from April 3-9. Republicans sponsored six, while Democrats sponsored four. Five of 10 bills are below:

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North Dakota House passes veto override on ranked-choice voting prohibition

The North Dakota House of Representatives voted on April 10, 2023, to override Gov. Doug Burgum’s (R) veto of HB1273. The bill would ban the use of ranked-choice and approval voting methods in the state. Ranked-choice voting is an electoral system in which voters rank candidates by preference on their ballots.…

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak defends photo ID plan that will make it harder for people to vote

The PM attempted to defend the policy, saying it would help ensure elections are 'high-integrity processes' - despite any evidence of large-scale voter impersonation

Tribune News Service

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft elevated voting conspiracy theories. Now he’s running for governor

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — During his time in the office, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has been willing to acknowledge and elevate those that have promoted conspiracy theories and false claims about elections.

Manchester Evening News

Post Office warning for anyone voting in the local elections this May

This year, for the first time, all voters will have to show photo identification at the polling station

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How one group aims to boost Florida Hispanic women’s voting power

TAMPA, Fla. — The presidential election campaign hasn’t even begun but a nonprofit is encouraging Latinas to be ready and exercise their voting rights.

Al Jazeera

Obi voters in Nigeria cry fraud, struggle to keep hope alive

Weeks after the election, supporters of surprise frontrunner say they reject president-elect Tinubu’s legitimacy.

Zenger

Arkansas Voters To Decide Constitutional Amendment In 2024 Concerning Grants And Scholarships

Arkansas' voters will decide on an amendment to allow the state’s lottery proceeds to be used for grants and scholarships

Ballotpedia

Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate

As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 136 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 136, Ballotpedia tracked eight from April 3-9. Democrats sponsored six, while Republicans sponsored two. Five of eight bills are below:

Bangkok Post

EC is failing keen voters

As of April 9, over 2.3 million eligible voters had registered for advance voting in the May 14 election. However, the number could have been much higher had the online registration system not crashed.

The Guardian - US

How Ron DeSantis waged a targeted assault on Black voters: ‘I fear for what’s to come’

In gerrymandering voting maps and gutting one of the biggest expansions of voting rights, the Florida governor seeks to dilute Black political power

Salon

Why the GOP can't see Trump's a loser

Voters hate Trump, hate GOP abortion politics, hate the racism, but Republicans keep doubling down

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