Voter ID explained: What are the new rules at polling stations for upcoming local elections? First test of controversial photo requirement will be local elections on 4 May The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
Democrats eye young voters for an edge in 2024 election "We have to engage young voters not only in the two weeks before the election, but in the two years before the election." Axios · May 3, 2023
Nikola Jokic Snubbed by One NBA MVP Voter The Nuggets star was named on 99 of 100 ballots. Sports Illustrated · May 3, 2023
EC urged to take action over Amnat Charoen 'vote buying' The Election Commission (EC) is being asked to investigate suspected vote buying, including the scanning of voter ID cards at a rally in the northeastern province of Amnat Charoen recently. Bangkok Post · May 2, 2023
Voters reminded to take photo ID for local elections The Government ‘won’t know’ how many people are put off by the new ID requirement on May 4, a senior MP has said. The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
'At age 93 I've never missed voting - but voter ID will force me to for the first time' Oonagh Preece first went to a polling station in 1950 and has voted in every local and general election since. But the requirement for photo ID at polling stations now excludes her from democracy Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023
The 21 alternative forms of photo ID accepted at local elections Identification now required but Voter Authority Certificate not the only valid form The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Why do we need voter ID for local elections? Voters will be taking to the polls on Thursday Liverpool Echo · May 2, 2023
Voter turnout for the 2022 elections was the 2nd highest for midterms since 2000 Voter turnout for last year's elections was the second highest for a midterms since 2000, and close to half of voters cast ballots early or by mail, estimates from a Census Bureau survey show. WEKU · May 2, 2023
The newly introduced changes you will see at Greater Manchester polling stations when you vote on May 4 As well as the need for photo identification, a host of other changes are being introduced at polling stations to improve accessibilty Manchester Evening News · May 2, 2023
Exact number of Brits turned away at polling stations due to Voter ID will NEVER be known The Electoral Commission has admitted it will 'not be possible to accurately quantify' the impact of the new rules by counting who does or doesn’t have ID at the ballot box Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023
Contempt for rules is shaking the foundations of British democracy With its voter ID ruse and a bid to capture the civil service, the government is emulating US Republicans’ winner-takes-all populism, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023
Government will not know how many are put off by voter ID requirement, says MP The Electoral Commission said collecting data from greeters outside polling stations would be ‘inherently unreliable’. The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
BBMP monitoring UPI digital bribes to voters, says District Election Officer Tushar Giri Nath Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath, who is also the Bengaluru City District Election Officer, said there have been no cases of alleged digital bribes found in the city so far. He was anwering questions on the Karnataka assembly elections and preparations by the BBMP at… The Hindu · May 2, 2023
WEKU · May 2, 2023 Two southeastern Kentucky county clerks predicting low Primary Election turnout Kentucky voters will cast ballots in two weeks in this year’s Primary Election. County clerks from two southeastern Kentucky counties anticipate low voter turnout.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2023 Ranked choice voting would benefit Illinois voters, candidates Ranked choice voting in Illinois would benefit both political parties by opening the door to a larger and more diverse pool of candidates, state Rep. Ka Buckner writes.
Manchester Evening News · May 2, 2023 Local elections 2023: The key battlegrounds as Greater Manchester prepares to go to the polls There are fears voters will forget to bring ID with them to polling stations and won't bother to return
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023 Gove and Hunt, beware: true-blue Surrey is ready to turf out the Tories – and you’re next An avalanche is coming. The voters I met are abandoning the Conservatives over lying, cheating and Brexit, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
Salon · May 2, 2023 Fla. GOP approves voter suppression bill The Miami Herald called out Republicans' intent to "impose barriers and confuse voters"
Ballotpedia · May 1, 2023 Enacted ballot collection bills make mostly small changes, several states considering new restriction and penalties Ten states are considering legislation related to ballot collection, or ballot harvesting, while three states have enacted legislation on the topic so far in 2023. In 2022, seven states enacted bills while 15 others considered legislation. The number of bills and states considering ballot collection measures is smaller in 2023…
Ballotpedia · May 1, 2023 Utah in the top-three for rate of election policy legislation enactment for second straight year Utah is among the top three states enacting the highest percentage of their introduced election-related legislation for the second year in a row. It is the only state among the top three in 2022 and 2023. Utah lawmakers enacted 12 of the 29 election-related bills (41.4%) introduced in 2023 and…
Daily Mirror · May 1, 2023 Half of local authorities spent just 11p per person on Voter ID awareness campaigns Voter ID will be in place for the first time at Thursday’s local elections but campaigners warn many still don't know about the new rules with 'little effort' put into awareness campaigns
The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2023 Voter ID laws face legal challenge as rules 'sabotage' democracy CONTROVERSIAL voter ID laws will be challenged by a legal activist group, it has been announced.
The Guardian - US · May 1, 2023 The Democrats think centrism will re-elect Biden. That’s a dangerous assumption The party has settled on a new playbook: shifting right and hoping demoralized voters are repulsed by Republicans
Ballotpedia · May 1, 2023 Abortion, marijuana, and policing—One week until voters in San Antonio decide ballot measure Welcome to the Monday, May 1, Brew.