The legislation would create new barriers for voters, and new burdens for election officials.
The technology helps speed up vote counting, but critics say it doesn’t leave a verifiable paper trail. Getting rid of it could be costly.
The remaining plaintiffs in the case are organizations representing Latino and Black voters, with a trial set to begin May 21.
Federal judge says the rule in SB1 discriminates against voters with disabilities, but lets it stay in place for the May 3 election.
A new bill responds to court rulings that have restricted the state’s authority to supersede decisions by local prosecutors.
The Justice Department under Biden had challenged a GOP-led redistricting that diluted the political power of minorities.
Senate Bill 16, if approved, would apply to currently registered voters, and restrict some voters to only congressional elections.
How Guadalupe County’s Citizens Elections Academy is strengthening trust in voting
Election officials say they struggle to comply with current minimums because of costs and equipment needs.
Michele Carew took heat from critics over the way she conducted Hood County’s 2020 elections. Now she’s taking over in Bexar County, one of the state’s largest.
La campaña legislativa de poner fin al programa genera preocupación entre los líderes de los condados por el impacto económico en los contribuyentes y los inconvenientes para los votantes.
A legislative campaign to end the program has county leaders nervous about the costs to taxpayers and the inconvenience to voters.
The state decertified a widely used type of electronic pollbook after problems in November. Will a fix arrive in time for the next election?
The group had sought sanctions against the state attorney general that could have involved punishments ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.
From Arizona to Pennsylvania, judges, lawmakers, and election officials will be busy shaping new policies that govern how we vote.
State law calls for a game of chance, which leaves a lot of imperfect options. What’s next, rock-paper-scissors?
Proposals to allow online registration and broaden photo ID options may have a chance to advance.
Our coverage explored conspiracy theories, language barriers, election misinformation, and big flaws in the system.
A Votebeat analysis shows how such laws risk disenfranchising key voter groups.
Under Sen. Paul Bettencourt’s bill, some individuals could submit requests for explanations of ‘election irregularities’ and potentially bring them to the Texas Secretary of State.