WHEN WE ALL VOTE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY: A roundup of recent voting news

Hi John,

Welcome back to The Good, The Bad, The Ugly — your go-to source for the latest in voting rights. In Pennsylvania, the State Supreme Court ruled that Washington County must notify voters if their mail-in ballots contain errors. In Georgia, lawmakers are weighing proposals that would change how people vote in future elections. And the U.S. Supreme Court is now weighing a case that could strip away key protections against racial discrimination in the Voting Rights Act.

So, buckle up as we break down the wins, the setbacks, and the urgent fights ahead in the battle for our democracy. 😉

😃 Good: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Washington County must notify voters if their mail-in ballots contain errors, giving them the chance to fix mistakes by casting a provisional ballot on Election Day. The Court acted after 259 voters lost their right to vote in the 2024 primary because officials failed to inform them that their ballots had been rejected. By requiring a simple notice — such as an automated email — the Court made it clear that officials cannot quietly strip voters of their rights due to paperwork errors.

😠 Bad: In Georgia, lawmakers are considering proposals that would change how people vote in upcoming elections. The proposals shorten the early voting period, end no-excuse absentee voting, eliminate automatic voter registration, and withdraw the state from a multi-state system that helps maintain accurate voter rolls. Supporters argue these changes improve election security, while opponents warn they could make it harder for some voters to cast their ballots. A legislative study committee is currently reviewing the proposals, which could determine the state’s voting laws in 2026.

😡 Ugly: The U.S. Supreme Court is considering Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act — one of the strongest protections against racial discrimination in voting. For decades, Section 2 has ensured that every voter, regardless of race, has an equal opportunity to elect representatives who reflect their communities’ interests. If the Court rules against the Voting Rights Act, it could weaken Black and Brown voters’ power to choose their representatives — especially across the South, where racialized voting remains common. Without Section 2, politicians can gain an unfair advantage by gerrymandering out Black and Brown voices. It would also open the door to more racial discrimination at the ballot box, making it harder for marginalized communities to make their voices heard. The Court is expected to rule on this case by summer 2026.

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