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A trio of mountain west states has similar politics and geography, but one far outpaces its neighbors in voter turnout. Voting numbers in Wyoming are about twice those of neighboring Idaho for local elections. Wyoming also encourages more voters to the polls for local races than Montana, where residents have been historically active in elections. .
Michigan s upcoming fall elections will highlight significant strides in voting accessibility. Recent measures, such as nine days of early voting and prepaid return postage for mail ballots, reflect a commitment to streamlining the voting experience in the state. Khyla D. .
Alabama s front line advocates focused on disability, voting and civil rights are taking legal action against what they see as voter suppression. Organizations including the ACLU, the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program, and Greater Birmingham Ministries have filed a lawsuit to block Senate Bill 1, which has just become state law. It restricts community groups, churches and even neighbors from helping people with absentee ballot applications. .
The process for correcting ballot errors is set to become easier this year thanks to a bill passed in Olympia this session. Lawmakers unanimously approved Senate Bill 5890, which aims to reduce ballot rejection rates because of issues like mismatched signatures. Jazmine Smith, political manager for The Washington Bus, a youth voting organization, said the changes will reduce disenfranchisement. .