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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.

Ballotpedia · Sep 18, 2023

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 · Sep 18, 2023

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 · Sep 18, 2023

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) · Sep 15, 2023

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 · Sep 15, 2023

A brief history of ranked-choice voting measures

Welcome to the Friday, September 15, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Sep 15, 2023

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 · Sep 15, 2023

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 · Sep 14, 2023

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 Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023