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| April 21

Michigan push to get proof-of-citizenship question on the ballot clears a hurdle

Organizers of a petition drive get the go-ahead for their campaign to put the proposed requirement before voters in November 2026.

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| April 18

Texas effort to centralize voter registration has some election officials concerned

The state says a bill requiring counties to switch to TEAM would make it easier to monitor voter rolls. But the system has had its problems.

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| April 18

Judge expected to rule next week on challenges to Trump’s executive order on elections

Democratic and nonprofit groups are pushing to halt implementation of the order on the grounds that it oversteps the president’s power.

Carrie Levine

| April 17

A proof-of-citizenship requirement for voting? Tell us what you think.

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| April 16