The Latest Breaking News from Voter

GOP-sought primary voter restrictions become law in Wyoming

Switching political parties to choose the primary in which to vote is about to become more difficult in Wyoming

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Anger as Republican sets out bill to abolish the Democratic party in Florida

The Florida Democratic Party called the bill a ‘publicity stunt’ intended to ‘disenfranchise’ voters

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Late convert to democracy

Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party Gen Prawit Wongsuwon's latest attempts to woo voter support raises quite a few eyebrows.

Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2023

Newsom gets good marks in new poll but faces test with budget crisis

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom is California's most popular high-profile politician, but that could be tested by voter concerns over his ability to handle the state's estimated $22.5 billion deficit, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 1, 2023

Georgia Senate panel passes bill to expand ability to challenge voters

A Georgia Senate committee approved a bill Tuesday that could allow voters to be disqualified based on an allegation that they had changed their address, which voting rights groups said could lead to mass disenfranchisement.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023

Chicago elections see sluggish turnout

When polls closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday, turnout stood at 32.1% with 507,852 ballots cast out of 1,581,564 registered voters. Early votes were driven by those 65 and older, but middle-aged voters closed with the highest turnout. People ages 18 to 34 only accounted for 17% of votes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023

Early voters set record in Chicago election, but turnout at polls is ‘sluggish,’ officials say

CHICAGO — It’s election day and Chicago voters have been heading to the polls since 6 a.m. to cast ballots in the hotly contested mayoral race and to vote for aldermen in all 50 wards.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 28, 2023

Trump rages at Murdoch over deposition

Trump accused the Fox chairman of "throwing his anchors under the table" after revelations in new court filing

Salon · Feb 28, 2023

New poll shows most California voters fear gun violence, but Democrats and Republicans are divided

Following two high-profile mass shootings in California, the majority of voters surveyed in a new statewide poll said they worry that gun violence will affect them or someone close to them.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 28, 2023

South Gloucestershire Council voter ID row over 'rushed and ill-conceived' new law

An estimated 8,000 residents could be "disenfranchised"

Bristol Post · Feb 28, 2023