Voter ID
Turbulent Trump Era May Unseat The Guardian Of The New Hampshire Primary
For 40 years, New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner's office has been a mandatory stop for presidential hopefuls. But his brief association with President Trump may cost him his job.
NC Senate Passes Voter ID Measure
The state Senate has given its final approval for photo ID requirements for in-person voting.
General Assembly Begins Process Of Finalizing Voter ID Rules
The North Carolina General Assembly has gotten back to work for its year-end lame-duck session.
Voters Approve Major Changes To Redistricting And Other Voting Laws
Lawmakers in at least three states will have less power to draw political boundaries, while automatic and same-day voter registration is coming in other places. New voter ID laws also got approved.
Judge Rules Native Americans in North Dakota Must Comply With Voter ID Law
The judge said allegations made by Native Americans seeking a waiver from the law gave the court "great cause of concern." But he was not willing to change election laws at the 11th hour.
Republican Voter Suppression Efforts Are Targeting Minorities, Journalist Says
Ari Berman of Mother Jones warns that a Republican strategy to tighten access to the ballot box could have a major impact on the 2018 elections. "It could be tainted by voter suppression," he says.
Many Native IDs Won't Be Accepted At North Dakota Polling Places
The Supreme Court has upheld a state law requiring voters' IDs to have street addresses, which many reservations do not use. Native American groups are now scrambling to prepare for Election Day.
Missouri Judge Blocks Parts Of State Voter Photo ID Law
A Missouri judge ruled that election authorities must cease distributing materials that could "mislead" voters to believing photo identification is required to cast a ballot.
For Older Voters, Getting The Right ID Can Be Especially Tough
Lost birth certificates, name changes and even getting to the DMV can all be challenges when older people try to get a new driver's license in order to vote in states with strict voter ID laws.