Hi John,

Welcome back to "The Good, The Bad, The Ugly," your go-to source for the latest voting news and what lies ahead. In today’s edition, we’ll cover how the Montana Supreme Court struck down four restrictive voting laws enacted in 2021, changes the Idaho House is making to mail-in ballots, and why the Iowa House is banning drop boxes and requiring officials to toss out mail-in ballots.
So, buckle up and join us as we navigate the world of voting — where The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly all meet. 😉

😃 THE GOOD: The Montana Supreme Court struck down four restrictive voting laws enacted in 2021. [[link removed]] These included provisions that eliminated Election Day voter registration, restricted the use of student IDs as voter ID, prohibited giving or accepting payment for the distribution or collection of mail ballots, and prohibited mailing ballots to otherwise eligible 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by Election Day. These policies have not been in effect since a trial court blocked their implementation in October 2022.

This decision is big for Montana voters, specifically Native Americans, young voters, and voters with disabilities, who would have been most impacted by these restrictions.

😠 THE BAD: The Idaho House passed H.B. 599 [[link removed]], which would make it illegal to collect someone’s ballot and deliver it to a voting location in most instances. This bill restricts who can return mail-in ballots on behalf of voters, limiting this task to relatives, caregivers, or members of the voter's household and a few others. Due to this bill, it would become a misdemeanor criminal offense for certain individuals who return mail ballots.

The bill now heads to the Idaho Senate, where it will undergo further consideration.

😡 THE UGLY: The Iowa House passed H.B. 2610 banning drop boxes and requiring officials to toss out mail-in ballots that don't arrive before Election Day. [[link removed]] Currently, Iowa allows ballots to be received until the day of the election, but this bill would move this deadline earlier, requiring ballots to be received by the day before Election Day. This change would allow election officials to reject any mail ballots that arrive while polls are open on Election Day. Additionally, the bill prohibits official drop boxes for returning mail ballots, mandating that ballots be returned either by mail or in person directly to an election official.

The bill now heads to the Iowa Senate, where it will undergo further consideration.

As the primary season ramps up, it's time to rev up our energy and excitement for what lies ahead! Let’s continue to channel our enthusiasm by actively using our voices to create a better future for us all. Will you chip in to ensure every eligible voter is registered and prepared to cast their ballot this election season? >>> [[link removed]]

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I’ll be back soon with more important voting news and updates.

— Beth

Beth Lynk
Executive Director
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