Author: Ethan Rice

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, October 13, 2023

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    Two of the three bills approved since our last edition are the result of veto overrides in North Carolina. Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends, legislative activity, and updates on notable lawsuits and policy…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, October 6, 2023

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    Four of the five bills approved since our last edition were in Democratic trifectas. Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends, legislative activity, and updates on notable lawsuits and policy changes. Legislative highlights Highlights: Recent…

  • Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest: October 2023

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    Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest! This monthly newsletter provides news and information on key policy changes, a breakdown of state legislation, and an overview of pivotal legal decisions and case developments. In this issue, you’ll find: Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission considers rules for Prop. 211 implementation In a Sept. 21 meeting,…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, September 29, 2023

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    Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends, legislative activity, and updates on notable lawsuits and policy changes. Legislative highlights Highlights: Recent activity and status changes This week, we identified 18 additional election bills from earlier…

  • New York Republicans challenge early voting laws

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    On Sept. 20, a group of Republican lawmakers and groups sued Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and the New York State Board of Elections over NY S07394, which modifies the state’s early voting laws. Hochul signed S07394 on Sept. 20. The bill allows registered voters to request and vote early by a mail-in ballot. The plaintiffs, including U.S.…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, September 22, 2023

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    All 11 bills enacted this week were in New York.  Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends, legislative activity, and updates on notable lawsuits and policy changes. Legislative highlights Highlights: Recent activity and status changes…

  • Wisconsin AG files lawsuit after Senate votes to remove elections official

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    On Sept. 14, the Wisconsin Senate voted 22-11 along party lines to remove Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Administrator Meagan Wolfe. Hours later, Attorney General Josh Kaul (D) filed a lawsuit to allow Wolfe to retain her position because only three of the six WEC members voted to renominate her in June. The commission oversees a…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, September 15, 2023

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    Democrats sponsored 41 of the 50 bills with activity this week. Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends, legislative activity, and updates on notable lawsuits and policy changes. Legislative highlights Highlights: One bill was approved…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, September 8, 2023

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    Of the 23 bills with activity this week, 22 are in states with Democratic trifectas. Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends, legislative activity, and updates on notable lawsuits and policy changes. Legislative highlights Highlights:…

  • Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest: September 2023

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    Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest! This monthly newsletter provides news and information on key policy changes, a breakdown of state legislation, and an overview of pivotal legal decisions and case developments. In this issue, you’ll find: California update: Senate bill requiring political communication disclosures advances in House. In the courts: The latest…