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The GOP Changes Its Mind on Early Voting

Eoin Higgins / Truthdig Oct 23, 2024 After years of tarring the tactic with associations of fraud, Republicans are embracing early voting. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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How the GOP Undermines Voting by Mail in the Courts

Zachary Roth / Stateline Feb 26, 2024 Despite their public messaging, Republicans have dispatched an army of lawyers in key battleground states to make it harder to cast a mail ballot and have it counted. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Signs Sweeping Lame-Duck GOP Bills

TODD RICHMOND and SCOTT BAUER / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2018 The legislation restricts early voting and weakens the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

North Carolina Reduces Early Voting, Sparking Outrage

Blake Paterson / ProPublica Sep 24, 2018 Nearly half of the state's counties are shutting down polling places, and poorer, rural areas are likely to be the most affected. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Sanders Institute Offers a Fix for Our Abysmal Voter Turnouts

Ilana Novick / Truthdig May 16, 2018 Open primaries, early voting and automatic voter registration are key steps that states can take, according to the progressive think tank co-founded by Jane Sanders, the wife of Sen. Bernie Sanders. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Early Voting

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Is Your Vote Being Thrown in the Trash?

By Jessica Huseman / ProPublica Oct 17, 2016 Provisional ballots, meant to ensure that all Americans can exercise one of their most essential of rights, often are tossed out. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Which Voters Show Up When States Allow Early Voting?

By Sarah Smith / ProPublica Sep 25, 2016 One-third of voters took advantage of early-voting options in 2012. But does so-called "convenience voting" increase turnout overall and minority turnout in particular? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Early Voting in Florida Becomes a Nightmare

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 5, 2012 Extra long lines, people getting turned away from the polls and having their cars towed -- these were just a few of the problems voters in Florida faced as they tried to take advantage of early voting in the Sunshine State. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mitt’s Anti-Gay Remarks, Romney’s Misleading Jeep Ad, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 30, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including how Hurricane Sandy could impact the presidential election and an endorsement from the creator of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump’s October Surprise, Malkin Criticizes Coulter, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Oct 24, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the seven battleground states that could decide the election and a legal victory for Planned Parenthood. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Obama Responds to Eastwood, Rush Praises Clint, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 1, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including another possible Paul Ryan lie, and a key battleground state makes a decision that could affect the presidential election's outcome. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )