As municipal elections in Memphis approach, groups are making an urgent push for more voter education in Shelby County. More than 550,000 voters could cast ballots in the Metropolitan General Election on October 5th. Earle J. .
This week s indictment of former President Donald Trump has renewed calls to protect core functions of democracy. In Wisconsin, those behind a new lawsuit said their action addresses another threat to a fair election system: partisan gerrymandering. The liberal organization Law Forward, along with Democratic voters from around the state, has filed a petition with Wisconsin s Supreme Court to overturn legislative districts drawn by Republicans. .
Starting next year, a Nevada bill will require city and county jails to develop a streamlined process and procedures for inmates to register to vote and cast a ballot. In 2019, the state assembly passed a law that restored voting rights to Nevadans with felony convictions after they completed their sentences - instead of having to wait two years for their civil right to be restored. Emily Persaud-Zamora - the executive director of Silver State Voices, a nonprofit organization committed to civic engagement advocacy - said they observed that many Nevadans still didn t realize they had a legal right to vote. .
Election workers across the country say they have faced unprecedented threats since 2020, and fear next year s election will be another battle. Julie Wise, director of elections for King County, said she has worked in voting for 23 years and has never experienced a political climate like it. She noted some election workers are leaving their roles because of the intimidation they have encountered. .
Critics of a new voter registration law in Idaho are attempting to stop it in court. House Bill 340 requires proof of residency and went into effect on July 1st. Supporters say it is meant to create a more consistent voter registration process across the state. .