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Voters cast their 2020 ballots at Fairdale High School in Louisville, Ky. A compromise election reform bill is making its way through the state s Republican-led legislature. // Getty Images, Jon Cherry
In states such as Georgia and Arizona, there are fierce partisan battles going on right now over voting proposals. But in Kentucky s Republican-led legislature, a bill to boost voter access and election security has gotten widespread support from both parties.
The legislation is now at the Senate after passing the House 93-4 late last month.
The proposal would preserve some of the policies Kentucky implemented last year to ensure voter access during the coronavirus pandemic, including a short period during which people can vote early, and allowing people to cure mail-in ballots that were improperly signed.
Kentucky Election Reform Effort Gets Bipartisan Backing
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