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 explore Colorado's new requirement for jails to provide in-person voting for eligible incarcerated individuals, Louisiana’s "Department of State Election Integrity Legislative Package," and recent voter registration restrictions affecting voter outreach organizations.
So, buckle up and join us as we navigate the world of voting — where The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly all meet. 😉
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😃 THE GOOD: Colorado now requires county jails and detention centers to provide in-person voting for incarcerated individuals not serving felony sentences. The law ensures voting rights for eligible incarcerated individuals, including those awaiting trial and those held for behavioral and mental health disorders. For general elections, jails must offer voter information and at least one day of in-person voting, held 4-15 days before Election Day, for a minimum of six hours. Additionally, jails must facilitate mail-in voting by establishing ballot return locations and monitoring outgoing mail to help ensure ballots are processed correctly.
😠 THE BAD: Seven controversial bills were recently signed into law in Louisiana, with four more awaiting signature, as part of the "Department of State’s Election Integrity Legislative Package." These laws further restrict absentee and mail voting, and critics argue they could disenfranchise voters.
😡 THE UGLY: Since 2021, lawmakers in Florida, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas have enacted voting restrictions, introducing or intensifying penalties for those assisting voters. These laws have forced many voter outreach groups to cease or drastically reduce their activities. Restrictions include limiting who can help with absentee ballots, imposing strict ID requirements, and increasing penalties for voting process irregularities. These changes are aimed at addressing unlikely or nonexistent voting issues while disproportionately affecting minority communities, the elderly, and people with disabilities who often rely on third-party assistance to exercise their right to vote.
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— Beth |
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| Beth Lynk Executive Director
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