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December 12, 2023

Wisconsin considers major election overhaul through ranked choice voting proposal

Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bipartisan bill proposing significant election reform. The bill introduces a ranked choice voting system that would transcend party lines.

December 11, 2023

Kansas opens voting on new license plate after facing criticism over previous design

Kansas state residents can now vote on five new license plate designs, including one criticized for resembling a previous unpopular design. The online voting runs until Friday.

December 11, 2023

Thousands of blue state residents flock to Idaho, bringing conservative politics with them: data

Voting data published by the Idaho Secretary of State shows the majority of residents moving from blue states to Idaho are registering as Republican voters.

December 10, 2023

On this day in history, December 10, 1869, Wyoming is first territory to grant women the right to vote

Wyoming territory legislators passed and signed a bill into law allowing women the right to vote on this day in history, Dec. 10, 1869. Wyoming led the nation in doing so.

December 6, 2023

'Squad' member Ayanna Pressley calls for allowing 'incarcerated citizens' and 16-year-olds to vote

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., wants to allow felons to vote in federal elections and referenced her support of allowing individuals as young as 16 to vote on Wednesday.

December 6, 2023

Boston City Council considers immigrant voting proposal to allow noncitizens to participate in local elections

Boston is considering a proposal to allow noncitizens with "legal status" to vote in local elections as the state grapples with a surge of new migrants.

December 5, 2023

Petition to repeal Alaska's ranked-choice voting system threatened by ethics allegations

Alaskans for Honest Elections is accused of "intentional deception" by failing to report its campaign activities, according to complaints, the latest of which was filed Monday.

December 1, 2023

Georgia Republicans push forward with redistricting plans by advancing new legislative maps

Georgia Republicans are advancing new legislative maps that would secure majorities in the state House. The redrawing of Georgia's 14 congressional districts remains undisclosed.

November 30, 2023

Pennsylvania implements measures to safeguard mail-in voting for 2024 election

Pennsylvania's governor has issued a directive to standardize mail-in ballot instructions in an effort to prevent disqualification errors for the 2024 presidential election.

November 29, 2023

Views on China as 'enemy' of the US grow, many support military buildup to deter Taiwan invasion: survey

The annual Reagan National Defense Survey shows a majority of Americans view China as the greatest enemy facing the U.S., and would support military intervention to defend Taiwan.