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Arizona Republicans Propose Election Reform Bill Amidst Concerns Over Delays

Arizona Republicans introduced a bill to reform election processes, aiming to speed up vote counting by adjusting early voting deadlines and on-site ballot tabulations, following concerns about delays in recent Arizona elections, similar to those seen in Florida after its contested 2000 presidential...

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Pennsylvania Rejects 11,000 Mail-in Ballots, Raising Election Integrity Concerns

Over 11,000 Pennsylvania mail-in ballots were rejected in the November election due to technical issues like incorrect dates, missing signatures, and late arrival, despite state efforts to improve voter education and ballot design; a Supreme Court case challenges the date requirement.

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Germany's Voting Rights: A Democratic Deficit

Germany's upcoming federal election will exclude roughly 10 million non-citizens from voting, highlighting a "democratic deficit" exacerbated by restrictive citizenship laws and anti-immigrant sentiment, despite recent reforms aimed at attracting skilled workers.

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Hamburg Prison Voting: 900 Eligible in Federal Election

In Hamburg, Germany, approximately 900 of 2,200 prisoners (40%) are eligible to vote in the upcoming federal election, while 670 (30%) are eligible for the state election; eligibility hinges on German citizenship and age, with exceptions for severe political crimes.

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Nine Million Voters May Lose Right to Vote in English Local Elections

Fifteen English county councils, representing 9.3 million voters, requested a delay to May 1st local elections due to Labour's plan to restructure local government by merging councils into unitary authorities, prompting accusations of voter suppression.

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Justice Department Sues Hazleton over At-Large Election System

The U.S. Justice Department sued Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for its at-large city council elections, arguing they violate the Voting Rights Act by diluting Hispanic voting power; the city's population is about two-thirds Hispanic, yet no Hispanic person has ever been elected to the council.

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New York Court Hears Arguments on Non-Citizen Voting Rights

New York's highest court heard arguments on Tuesday on a law that would allow noncitizens to vote in New York City municipal elections; a lower court had previously ruled against the law, and the city appealed the decision.

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High-Stakes Supreme Court Races in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

Upcoming State Supreme Court elections in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are attracting significant funding and attention, with outcomes impacting abortion access, voting laws, and redistricting; Republicans aim to flip the courts to conservative control, while Democrats seek to maintain their majoritie...

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Short Election Notice Creates Voting Hurdles for Germans Abroad

Due to the late announcement of the German Bundestag election date (February 23, 2025), Germans living abroad face significant challenges in receiving and returning their ballots on time; the current system, which relies on mail, is complicated and inefficient, leading to low voter turnout among the...

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Abrams' Voting Groups Hit with Record \$300,000 Fine for Campaign Finance Violations

Stacey Abrams' voting advocacy groups, the New Georgia Project and its Action Fund, were fined \$300,000 by the Georgia Ethics Commission for 16 violations of campaign finance laws, including failing to disclose over \$7 million in contributions and expenditures used to support Abrams' 2018 gubernat...

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Louisiana Redistricting Case Could Weaken Voting Rights

A federal appeals court is hearing a case challenging Louisiana's legislative maps, which a lower court ruled diluted Black voters' power, potentially setting a precedent impacting the Voting Rights Act's enforcement and minority representation nationwide.

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NC Republicans Lose Veto-Proof Majority in House

Following recounts and challenges, North Carolina election officials certified three Democratic legislative wins, giving Republicans 71 of 120 House seats—one short of a veto-proof majority—while maintaining a 30-20 Senate majority.

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