DeWine, a term-limited #Republican, had warned #Ohio’s #GOP-led Legislature in 2023 that a sweeping package of #ElectionLaw changes he signed that year would likely be the last voting restrictions he would let past his veto pen. Election integrity in the state, he said, had been amply assured.
But, despite having reservations, DeWine on Friday signed legislation eliminating Ohio’s 4-day grace period for #AbsenteeBallots & making other voting changes.
#Alabama makes it a class B felony for most people to help #voters with #absenteeballots
#AbuMusa, a city council member of #Hamtramck, #Michigan, was in the passenger seat handing several bundles of what appear to be #absenteeballots to the driver.
Musa then watches the driver deposit three stacks of ballots into a drop box."
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Lawmaker 'stuffs ballots' in s...
The League of Women Voters of Alabama has identified some possible problems with the accuracy of election results. Rejection rates that vary from 1% in one place to 8% in another, seem to indicate a lack of consistency where there should be similar rates. But their solution leads to more dependency on government, doesn’t address irresponsible voters, and doesn’t bring additional transparency to elections. #AlabamaElections #AbsenteeBallots #TransparentElections
https://www.al.com/politics/2025/05/alabama-absentee-ballot-rejections-vary-widely-by-county-the-system-has-some-real-flaws-advocate-says.html
#Oklahoma: Oklahoma House Passes Stricter #VoterID, Awaits Senate Scrutiny
By Amelia Claire Grant, March 29, 2025
"The Oklahoma House has given its nod to a new bill that ratchets up voter ID regulations; if you're planning on voting in 2027, you'll need to show a picture of yourself.
"The legislation dubbed House Bill 1005, spearheaded by Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, is now one step closer to becoming law after coasting through the House with significant support, as reported by the Oklahoma House of Representatives' official site.
"Here's the deal: Should #HB1005 get the final thumbs up, Service Oklahoma is going to pair up with the Secretary of the State Election Board and get cracking on providing free photo IDs for voters, because everyone hustling to the polls will need to flash one—this applies whether you’re rocking up to vote in person or opting to mail in an absentee ballot."
Read more:
https://hoodline.com/2025/03/oklahoma-house-passes-stricter-voter-id-bill-awaits-senate-scrutiny/
#VoterDisenfranchisement #Elections #OklahomaPol #USPol #VoterID #VoterIDAct #AbsenteeVoting #AbsenteeBallots #USElections
#Maine: As Maine eyes voter ID law, Trump order tightens federal registration rules
by Caroline LeCour, March 27, 2025
"As Maine voters eye a statewide voter ID proposal, a new #ExecutiveOrder from President Donald #Trump is adding another layer to the conversation around election integrity and access.
"The order signed Wednesday would require proof of #USCitizenship to register for #FederalElections and mandate that all ballots be received by Election Day—a change from the current system in many states that allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to count if received later.
"Though separate from Maine's voter ID proposal—which addresses identification at the polls rather than registration—some in the state see a common goal.
"'This is a policy, different policies to strengthen our elections, to increase confidence of voters to participate in our democratic process,' #AlexTitcomb, of the grassroots organization The Dinner Table, [a #Conservative #PAC] said. The group spared Maine's voter ID proposal, which was certified by the Maine Secretary of State earlier this year.
"Critics argue that requiring documents many voters may not readily have—especially those whose names may not match across forms of ID—could discourage legitimate voters from participating.
"'A lot of married women have changed their names, some of their documents don't match up,' Jen Lancaster, with the League of Women Voters of Maine, said. 'Maybe they don't have the perfect document, and they get turned away. That's what #VoterSuppression is. It's eligible voters being denied their right to vote.'
"Lancaster says the executive order is likely to face legal challenges, echoing concerns from national #VotingRights organizations."
#VoterDisenfranchisement #Elections #MainePol #USPol #VoterID #VoterIDAct #LeagueOfWomenVoters #AbsenteeVoting #AbsenteeBallots #VoterID #SAVEAct #USElections
@lednaBM @MarvinFreeman @504DR
I won't argue that Dem messaging was absolutely abysmal (I blame the #DNC), but as investigative journalist #GregPalast revealed, if not for rampant #VoterSuppression & uncounted #AbsenteeBallots in states with a #Republican governor/congress, #Harris would have won handily.
https://www.gregpalast.com/trump-lost-vote-suppression-won/
@ginaintheburg
#Republicans did a masterful job of screaming "#StolenElection!" when there was no stolen election.
So now, after rampant #VoterSuppression & uncounted #AbsenteeBallots in #RedStates, #Democrats have been cowed into refusing to call for recounts & investigations for fear of looking like hypocrites. 😐
TO THE PEOPLE WHO RIDICULED ME for continuing to believe #OrangeHitler STOLE the 2024 #election via #VoterSuppression & tossing #AbsenteeBallots, famous #ElectionFraud documentarian #GregPalast HAS THE NUMBERS.
#Harris should have won 4 of the 7 swing states, 286 #ElectoralVotes (of 270 needed) and the #PopularVote by 1.2M.
https://www.gregpalast.com/trump-lost-vote-suppression-won/
#Georgia Judge Rejects #GOP #Lawfare Trying to Block #ATL #ElectionOfficials From Accepting #AbsenteeBallots Delivered By Voters In Person.
A #FultonCounty judge overruled a
Republican National Lawyers Association member's claims of malfeasance as it has long been the practice for Georgia #election offices to accept mail in ballots over the counter.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/georgia-judge-republican-lawsuit-hand-returned-mail-ballots-fulton-county/ #ICYMI #VotingRights
We #AmericansAbroad are #JoyfulWarriors casting our #Absenteeballots for #HarrisWalz2024 and #DownticketDems!
📢 If you're also abroad go to
https://voteabroad.org/SocMediaVFA and select your state, and get all the info and help you need to #VOTE!
If you're stateside, make sure you get your #ballot in ASAP.
@KamalaHarrisWin
@KamalaHQ@x-activitypub-bridge.deno.dev
@DemocracyMattersALot
#HarrisWalz2024 #JoyfulWarriors #VoteBlue #VoteEarly #WereNotGoingBack #BlueWave2024 #NovemberIsNow #WeKnowTheAssignment #DemocratsAbroad
What if #JimmyCarter Casts a #VoteforHarris, but Dies Before #ElectionDay?
States differ on how to handle #absenteeballots of the newly #deceased.
Via #DemocracyDocket @ 2:55pm EDT on Sept 28, 2024
NEW: Federal Court blocks a key provision of #Texas #VoterSuppression law #SB1 that would make it a #felony to assist voters who need help returning their #AbsenteeBallots. The judge rules the provision violates the #FirstAmendment.
As a result of the ruling, Texas can no longer conduct raids on the homes of #VotingRights activists, under the guise of investigating allegations of “vote harvesting.”
A coalition of #VotingRights groups in #Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit w/the State Supreme Court on Wednesday asking it to overturn a lower-court decision barring any #AbsenteeBallots w/a missing or incorrect date from being counted. The coalition asked the State Supreme Court to use its “king’s bench” authority — meaning to move expeditiously — to resolve the case.
#law #ElectionLaw #RepublicanElectionInterference #VoterSuppression #VoteBlue
https://www.pacourts.us/Storage/media/pdfs/20240925/202821-sept.25,2024-appforextraordinaryreliefundertheking'sbenchjurisdiction.pdf
ICYMI: This is Strange! Kamala Harris Left Off Ballot, Forcing Montana to Shut Down Voting System https://shinemycrown.com/this-is-strange-kamala-harris-left-off-ballot-forcing-montana-to-shut-down-voting-system/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #News #3246PoliticalCampaignsVoting #absenteeballots
Via #DemocracyDocket @ 6:44pm EDT on Sept 24, 2024
In a win for voters, a federal judge blocks #Alabama from enforcing parts of a #GOP-backed law that make it a #felony to assist voters with #disabilities in requesting #AbsenteeBallots during the #2024election. The state has appealed the ruling.
https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/alabama-absentee-ballot-assistance-restrictions-challenge/
This is Strange! Kamala Harris Left Off Ballot, Forcing Montana to Shut Down Voting System https://shinemycrown.com/this-is-strange-kamala-harris-left-off-ballot-forcing-montana-to-shut-down-voting-system/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #News #3246PoliticalCampaignsVoting #absenteeballots
“We recognize that #election officials are under an extreme amount of pressure & will remain so for at least the next 2 months,” #DeJoy said. “Let me be clear: The Postal Service is ready to deliver the nation’s mail-in ballots. … Our track record is strong. We have been transporting & delivering ballots since 1864.”
A friend of mine is circulating this reminder:
Every student that will be going off to college, get your Absentee Ballot registration straight now.
#AbsenteeBallot #AbsenteeBallots #MailInBallots #VotingMatters #VoteBlue #VoteBlue2024 #College #University #UniversityStudents
