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States debate making changes to embattled voter roll system

Election officials from states enrolled in a bipartisan effort to ensure accurate voter lists are meeting to consider changes demanded by some Republicans, who are threatening to pull out as the system is being targeted by conspiracy theories tied to the 2020 election

The Independent UK

Estonia's e-governance revolution is hailed as a voting success – so why are some US states pulling in the opposite direction?

Estonia, a small country in northern Europe, reached a digital milestone when the country headed to the polls on March 5, 2023.

The Conversation

‘Casting vote is a matter of choice’, says Delhi HC; refuses PIL to make it compulsory

Delhi HC on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking direction to Centre and Election Commission to take apposite steps for compulsory voting in Parliament and State Assembly elections. Read further on Dynamite News

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Will Bunch: Biden's right turns on oil, crime, border 'a slap' to young voters. Will he pay in '24?

If you've never heard of the Willow project — the massive, up-to-600-million-barrels oil-drilling venture on federal lands in the Alaska wilderness that was greenlighted this week by the Biden administration — then you're probably also not a teen or 20-something who spends a good chunk of your day on TikTok.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Thai voter attitudes surveyed

While Thai people's faith in democracy has declined over the past 20 years, they believe it will one day turn around and improve, according to academics at the King Prajadhipok's Institute (KPI).

Bangkok Post

Stance on SAFE-T Act’s no-cash bail may prove dangerous for mayoral candidates

Voter vehemence on both sides of the proposed new bail law could cost the candidates votes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bouncers could be sent to Newcastle polling stations amid worries over voter ID law arguments

For the first time, voters in England will be forced to show an approved form of photographic identification when they go to cast their ballot in May’s local elections

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Nigeria had 93 million registered voters, but only a quarter voted: 5 reasons why

Nigerians went to the polls in late February to vote for a new president, as well as representatives to two houses of the federal parliament. The turnout was abysmal. There were over 93 million registered voters. But only a little over 25 million people voted. The Conversation Africa asked political…

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Neighbors Ohio and Michigan are moving further apart in politics – differences in ballot access may explain why

It may seem that the midterm elections are firmly behind us.

The Conversation

Election legislation roundup: New Mexico State Legislature

As of March 12, members of the New Mexico State Legislature, which includes the New Mexico House of Representatives and the New Mexico State Senate, have passed one bill related to election administration since the beginning of the year. The bill is:

Ballotpedia

Texas Senate confirms Jane Nelson as secretary of state

Nelson’s former colleagues in the Senate gave her resounding approval, avoiding another embarrassment for Gov. Greg Abbott, whose last three nominations for secretary of state did not receive confirmation.

The Texas Tribune

After Ashcroft pulls Missouri out of voting information system, no plan for alternative program

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and officials in a handful of other Republican-leaning states left a national system designed to improve the accuracy of voting rolls last week, the likely GOP candidate for governor outlined his grievances.

Tribune News Service

Tucker Carlson producer caught in Dominion texts calling Trump election deniers ‘cousin f***** terrorists’

‘The only clear cut evidence for voter fraud is the failed attempts from Trump,’ Fox executive writes

The Independent UK

Republicans rush to reverse voters' pick

The Republican assault on direct democracy is a predictable reaction to major progressive ballot measure victories

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First look: Young and unaffiliated Latino voters surge across U.S.

Recent elections signaled Latinos are becoming less loyal to parties.

Newcastle Herald

Integrity biggest election issue for regional voters

The voter interest in anti-corruption measures follows a term of government in which the Coalition has been rocked by a series of scandals.

Manchester Evening News

Police could be called to 'flare ups' at polling stations amid new voter requirement

Voters who do not have a passport, driving licence or another acceptable form of identification can apply for a free alternative

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Florida’s exit from ERIC pure right-wing hypocrisy

When Florida followed many other states in joining a respected multi-state national voter integrity compact in 2019, Gov. Ron DeSantis called it “the right thing to do.”

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Editorial: Missouri succumbs to conspiracy theories by leaving group that fights voter fraud

Missouri has withdrawn from a national coalition of states focused on election integrity and has no plan to replace its services. Talk about bad timing. A contentious presidential election year is right around the corner. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft must waste no time figuring out how Missouri will ensure…

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Three more states withdraw from voter data organization

Missouri, Florida, and West Virginia withdrew from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) on March 6. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (R) said the state was withdrawing because ERIC would not “require member states to participate in addressing multi-state voter fraud.” West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner (R)…

The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson producer caught in Dominion texts calling Trump election deniers ‘cousin f***** terrorists’

‘The only clear cut evidence for voter fraud is the failed attempts from Trump,’ Fox executive writes

Newsroom.co.nz

Labour and National scrap it out to do very little

Labour has overtaken National as the party of doing nothing. Both leaders are now in a race to do as little as possible to rock the voter boat right through until the election in October.

Tribune News Service

Activist efforts to disqualify Georgia voters may lead to changes

ATLANTA — Rampant attempts to challenge voters’ eligibility, a cause taken up by Republican activists using Georgia’s elections law, could soon be overhauled by lawmakers.

The National (Scotland)

Study claims windy weather on referendum day boosts No vote

IT’S long been said that bad weather on election day can impact the likelihood of voter turnout.

The Independent UK

Anti-Trump GOP voters mostly loyal in 2022, but not entirely

Donald Trump may hold a tight grasp on much of the Republican base, but there's a notable minority of GOP voters who don’t consider themselves members of his “Make America Great Again” movement

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