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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Missouri has withdrawn from a national coalition of states focused on election integrity and has no plan to replace its services.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…

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023

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)…

Ballotpedia · Mar 13, 2023

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 · Mar 13, 2023

GOP showcases states with added voter ID laws as model for country

Republicans are highlighting states that have tightened voting laws — especially with added voter identification requirements — like Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Ohio as models to increase election integrity, drawing a fight with Democrats over what constitutes a successful election.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked 128 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 128, Ballotpedia tracked six from Feb. 27 to March 5. Democrats sponsored five, while Republicans sponsored one. The six bills are:

Ballotpedia · Mar 10, 2023

The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, March 10, 2023

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, big-picture trends, and recent news.

Ballotpedia · Mar 10, 2023

GOP showcases states with added voter ID laws as model for country - Roll Call

Republicans are highlighting states that have tightened voting laws as models to increase election integrity, drawing a fight with Democrats.

Roll Call · Mar 10, 2023

What can we learn from 2023’s brutally honest Oscar ballots?

This year’s round of anonymous voters have shown us yet again how particular, and catty, Academy members can be

The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2023

Commentary: Lend a hand to ensure our elections stay safe, secure, trustworthy

The elderly woman looked determined as she walked slowly toward the voter registration desk, her three-pronged cane punctuating her fortitude. She was there to vote, and nothing – not her age-weakened legs or her failing hearing – would get in her way. She was among the many voters we encountered…

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023

Upgraded Georgia voter registration system speeds up elections

ATLANTA — Georgia’s new, faster voter registration system is now running across the state, an upgrade that election officials said Thursday will ensure security and shorter wait times at polling places.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023