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The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Tuesday, July 6
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On a Federal Voter ID Law, the Devil is in the Details
In proposing a compromise package for federal voting legislation, Senator Joe Manchin recently released a framework that includes two weeks of early voting, automatic voter registration, a ban on partisan gerrymandering, and a first-ever national voter ID law among...
The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, June 28
This is the 16th weekly edition of The Markup. In that time, our readership has more than tripled, all thanks to readers like you who help spread the word. Will you forward this post along to any friends or colleagues who may be interested in subscribing? If you’d...
Texas Should Enact Common Sense Reforms to Modernize Election Systems and Maximize Voter Freedom
Texas has an opportunity to upgrade its election process to provide eligible voters increased freedom in how they register, vote, and assure their vote is counted while also supporting the integrity of Texas elections by providing uniform and consistent access for...
The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, June 21
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The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, June 7
Welcome to The Markup, VRL's insider legislative update. Thanks to everyone who's been with us from the start – and to those of you just tuning in for your first week. Will you help get this update into more hands by forwarding it along to colleagues and friends? If...
The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, April 26
Welcome to The Markup, an insider legislative update from the Voting Rights Lab. If you want to receive these weekly updates going forward, please be sure to subscribe. (It’s free!) Today is Monday, April 26. We're tracking 2,097 voting bills that have been introduced...