Absentee

Judge Dismisses GOP Lawsuit, Allows Weekend Absentee Ballot Drop-Off in Georgia’s Key Counties

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Atlanta, GA — A lawsuit aimed at blocking Georgia counties from offering weekend voting services was dismissed by a judge in Georgia on Saturday. The lawsuit, initiated by the Republican Party in Fulton County, sought to prevent the county — a Democratic stronghold in Atlanta comprising 11% of Georgia’s electorate — from allowing voters to drop off their mail-in ballots over the weekend. Fulton County, which has a significant impact on state elections due to its population, planned to open four election offices from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first weekend of November … Read more

Starting August 1st, Louisiana Implements New Absentee Voting Regulations

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Baton Rouge, La. — As of August 1, Louisiana will implement new laws governing absentee voting, impacting how voters can request and submit absentee ballots. This legislative shift aims to enhance the integrity and security of the voting process, according to state officials. The new regulations will require voters to provide a valid reason for requesting an absentee ballot, tightening the criteria to include circumstances such as being away from the parish on Election Day or being incapacitated. Advocates argue these changes are necessary to prevent potential voter fraud and ensure that each vote is … Read more

Delaware Supreme Court Reinstates Permanent Absentee and Early Voting, ACLU Pushes for Constitutional Support

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Dover, Delaware — The Delaware Supreme Court recently resurrected both permanent absentee voting and early voting on account of a narrowly focused legal aspect, leaving broader constitutional questions about these electoral processes unanswered. Though the court did not delve into whether the laws align with Delaware’s constitution, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Delaware views the reinstatement of these voting options as a win for voter accessibility in the upcoming elections. Andrew Bernstein, ACLU of Delaware’s Cozen Voting Rights Fellow, expressed mixed feelings about the court’s oversight. “While it’s disheartening that the court sidestepped … Read more

Racine Judge Rules Against Mobile Absentee Voting Sites, Partial Win for Republicans

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MADISON, Wisconsin – In a recent ruling, a Racine County judge has declared that Wisconsin law does not permit the use of mobile absentee voting sites. This decision represents a partial victory for Republicans who had contested the deployment of a mobile voting van during the 2022 elections in Racine. The van had traveled throughout the city, collecting early ballots and meeting voters in their neighborhoods. The complaint lodged with the Wisconsin Elections Commission alleged that the van was disproportionately utilized in heavily Democratic voting wards. The judge, Racine County Circuit Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz, rejected … Read more