Some Republicans worry voting limits will hurt the GOP, too
CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and RYAN J. FOLEY, Associated Press
May 7, 2021
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1of9Gerald Welty sits the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol as he waits to hear debate on voter legislation in Austin, Texas, Thursday, May 6, 2021.Eric Gay/APShow MoreShow Less
2of9Rep. Chris Turner, D-Arlington, right, and Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, left, line up to speak against HB 6, an election bill, in the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, Thursday, May 6, 2021.Eric Gay/APShow MoreShow Less
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4of9People gather outside the House Chamber at the Capitol in Austin on Thursday May 6, 2021, to protest House Bill 6, a bill that would create new election-related crimes, boost penalties for existing crimes and raise the profile of partisan poll watchers. (Jay Janner /Austin American-Statesman via AP)Jay Janner/APShow MoreShow Less
GOP-led Iowa legislature to approve election law changes this week
A key Republican says GOP legislators plan to give final approval tomorrow to a bill that shortens Iowa’s early voting period and makes other election law changes.
Republican Representative Bobby Kaufmann of Wilton convened a public hearing last night and announced that the bill will be slightly adjusted, to set up a 21-day period for absentee voting.
“It is really easy to vote absentee today under current law,” Kaufmann said, “and it will be really easy to vote absentee after this bill passes and is sent to the governor’s office Wednesday night.”