Episode 701: While We Were Distracted with DC Discord, States Advance New Voting Regulations

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 23, 2025
While We Were Distracted with DC Discord, States Advance New Voting Regulations
While President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6th pardons and executive orders have dominated the news, state legislatures have been hard at work on both pro-voter and anti-voter legislation. Democracy legislation tracker Voting Rights Lab counts 432 election bills pending in 32 states, with 100 of those bills restricting voter access, while 205 expand it.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Voting Rights Lab - The Markup: January 21, 2025

Voting Rights Lab - Bill Tracking Search (Registration required)
Votebeat Wisconsin - Wisconsin voters to decide whether to put photo ID requirement in constitution
Albany News 10 - Senate majority pushes legislative package with voting, election reform
Arizona Mirror - More AZ counties back Florida-style early ballot changes backed by Republicans
Groups Taking Action:
Disability Rights Wisconsin, League of Women Voters NY, Arizona Democracy Resource Center

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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