Judge strikes down New York law intended to protect minority groups’ voting power
A judge has struck down a state law that made it easier for New Yorkers to sue over electoral divisions and voting rules that weakened the political voice of minority…
Voting rights groups worry AI models are generating inaccurate and misleading responses in Spanish
AI models are producing a stream of election-related falsehoods in Spanish more frequently than in English, muddying the quality of election-related information for one of the nation's fastest-growing and increasingly…
Hundreds of ballot drop boxes, voting centers open across Colorado: “The most we have ever had in any election”
Nearly 800 ballot drop boxes and voting centers opened across the state this week — the most Colorado has ever had for any single election — state officials said.“Today, we…
Where to find the state of democracy on your ballot in the 2024 election
Every election is a direct reminder of the power — and complexity — of democracy. This year’s is also an outlet for anxieties, across the political spectrum, about how democracy itself…
Nebraska Supreme Court says people with felony records can register to vote
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a top election official had no authority to declare unconstitutional a state law that restored the voting rights of those who have been…
Nebraska high court to decide if residents with felony records can vote
OMAHA, Neb. -- Thousands of Nebraska residents with felony records will learn Wednesday whether they'll be able to vote in next month's hotly-contested elections after the Nebraska Supreme Court issues…
Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text message
MADISON, Wis. -- Voting rights advocates on Tuesday asked state and federal authorities to investigate anonymous text messages apparently targeting young Wisconsin voters, warning them not to vote in a…
Appeals court maintains block on Alabama absentee ballot restrictions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A portion of a new Alabama law limiting help with absentee ballot applications will remain blocked, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday, siding with voting rights…