Election Assistance Commission Says Voting Process is Secure, Hacking Will Not Choose Next President
The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) published an op-ed piece in the Washington Post this morning, entitled “Don’t believe the hype. Foreign hackers will not choose the next president.” The key paragraph of the piece: Election officials work diligently to better secure the voting process. Because of their efforts, the process is…
Are Democrats Seeking to End Verification of Florida Voters?
Democrats have filed another lawsuit. Read the emergency motion and memorandum. While the push is definitely on by Florida counties to finish the last minute registration applications and HAVA verifications, the Democrats seek to rely solely on the voter bringing in appropriate photo ID for voters that are not verified under federal law. Federal law requires…
Democrats Challenge Key Integrity Provision of Florida Mail Ballot Law
The Tampa Bay Times reports that the Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit against Florida on equal protection grounds to remove a key integrity check of Florida’s mail voting process. The signature review requires a comparison of the mail ballot signature and the registration signature on file by the Florida Supervisor…
West Virginia Voter ID Law Approved by House Judiciary Committee
On Feb. 10, 2016, the West Virginia House Judiciary Committee approved a voter ID bill. The bill is currently under consideration by the entire House of Delegates.
Democrats Threaten to Filibuster Voter ID Bills in Missouri
Senate Democrats in Missouri have threatened to filibuster a pair of voter ID measures passed by the House if the Senate considers them.
Native Americans Challenge ND Voter ID Law
Native Americans in North Dakota are seeking an injunction against the state’s voter ID law under the Voting Rights Act. The complaint was filed on January 20, 2016.
Florida Bill Adding Forms of Acceptable Voter ID Advances
A Florida bill allowing individuals to use conceal carry permits and veteran health cards as voter ID passed in the state senate by a vote of 36-0.
NC Voter ID Trial – Closing Arguments Complete
The North Carolina voter ID trial ended Monday, February 1. Many do not expect the judge’s final ruling for several weeks.
Vote Fraud Inspired Voter ID Law on Trial in North Carolina
When North Carolina Board of Elections officials cross-checked their voter rolls with those in 28 other states, the results pointed toward possible double voting and vote fraud. The trial concerning the voter ID law passed in response to this significant issue at the polls is expected to conclude Monday, February…
NC Voter ID Trial Hears Testimony of State’s Expert
The state began presenting evidence in the North Carolina voter ID trial on Thursday, January 28. Expert for the state Stephan Thernstrom testified, in part, “There’s no evidence that blacks would be burdened by North Carolina’s photo ID requirement.”