Here are some updates from the last few days you may have missed.
New Hampshire Passes Bill That Could Discard Votes from Same-Day Registrants -
Last week, New Hampshire passed a bill that would discard the votes of same-day registrants who vote without an ID if they don’t send proof of their identity to the state within seven days after an election. While Gov. Chris Sununu (R) has criticized the proposal, he hasn’t pledged to veto it. Find out more about the bill here.
Missouri Legislature Passes Strict Voter Identification Bill -
The Missouri Legislature approved a new strict voter ID bill after a previous law was struck down in court. The bill requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID, a requirement that also extends to absentee voting. The bill also tightens the narrow list of excuses to vote absentee. Get more details here.
New Congressional Map Unveiled for New York -
Yesterday, a special master, who was appointed by a New York judge to help draw the state’s new congressional and state Senate maps, released a draft congressional proposal that would draw many incumbents into the same districts. Check it out here.
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Did you hear Marc and Kelly Burton (President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee) talk about how this redistricting cycle has gone on Friday’s Twitter Spaces? Listen here to catch up.
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