Voter ID laws in five states – North Carolina, North Dakota, Kansas, Texas and Wisconsin – have been softened or overturned in recent weeks. But with some states contesting the rulings, the battle over voter ID laws continue as voter registration deadlines loom in many states. In addition to the recent rulings and appeals, according …
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As November elections loom, at least 12 states are fighting court battles over redistricting
Several states face court battles over election issues, ranging from voter identification to redistricting, that could affect how voters cast ballots in November. According to Thomson Reuters Westlaw, at least 12 states have pending litigation regarding redistricting: Alabama, California, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. The districts for …
Public Split on Allowing Felons to Vote, says FindLaw Survey
Americans are split on whether convicted felons should be allowed to vote, according to a new survey by FindLaw. Thirty-three percent of Americans feel felons should be allowed to vote, according to the survey. Forty-two percent say felons should not be allowed to vote. And twenty-nine percent are undecided on the issue. The Obama administration …
