Voting Rights Advocates
Coverage of Voting Rights Advocates in the Nexus archive.
- President Trump cleans house at the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission
President Trump removed the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission as the midterms approached. The action was criticized by Democrats and voting rights advocates.
- Postmaster general’s remarks on mail ballots stoke fears among voting rights advocates
Postmaster General David Steiner confirmed the U.S. Postal Service will stop delivering mail ballots in states that do not provide sensitive voter data to the federal government. The Trump administration's actions on mail-in voting are becoming a point of contention ahead of the November general election.
- Ohio Senate advances photo voter ID amendment measure
The Ohio Senate voted to advance a constitutional amendment requiring photo ID for voting, which would be placed on the ballot if 60% of House members support it. Senate President Rob McColley predicted strong voter support, while critics argue the proposal may face legal challenges or fail to address stricter voting restrictions. Opponents and advocates highlight differing concerns about election security and accessibility.
- Voters are caught in the middle as the redistricting battle intensifies
Voters are caught in the middle of the intensifying redistricting battle, which may cost them, according to voting experts and voting rights advocates. The focus has been on which political party will come out on top. Voters will pay the price regardless of the outcome.