Election Law & Voting Rights

Midwest Democracy Network: Election Law & Voting Rights


Recent elections have revealed glaring faults in election administration systems across the country. Oversight of election authorities must be strengthened to ensure they are nonpartisan in their administration, while promoting full participation in our electoral process.

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Network News

January 20 2012 at 04:31 PM

Wisconsin judge to hear voter ID suit

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A Dane County, Wisconsin judge has agreed to hear a case involving the state’s voter ID law. The case was brought forth by Network partner League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. The judge also agreed to…

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December 21 2011 at 02:11 PM

Michigan partners speak out against voter ID

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Michigan legislators have introduced bills that will restrict voting rights across the state, and Network groups have been at the forefront of informing the public on what these new restrictions will do to voters at the polls. Susan Smith,…

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October 04 2011 at 09:44 AM

New Brennan Center guide looks at voting law changes

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Network Partner Brennan Center for Justice has released a guide to new voter laws that go into effect in 2012.The report, Voting Law Changes in 2012, finds that more…

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September 15 2011 at 05:12 PM

Indiana ranks 48th in voter turnout, only recently comes into NVRA compliance

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The National Conference on Citizenship has released a report on the civic health of the state of Indiana. Amongst the findings in fields such as volunteering, education, and community involvement is also data on voting. Indiana ranked 48th in voter…

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