Louisiana Third-party Voter Registration Restrictions
Testimony opposing Louisiana HB 506, which would require any individual or entity that is not an election official or voter registration agency to register with the Secretary of State’s office prior to hosting community voter registration assistance events. (2024)
2023 HF 495 Fair Elections Ctr Testimony in
Hon. Mike Freiberg Chair, House Committee on Elections Finance and Policy 200 State Office Building Saint Paul, MN 55155 Dear Chairman Freiberg and Members of the Committee: On behalf of the Fair Elections Center, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers to registration and voting through advocacy and impact litigation, and the Center’s Campus […]
North Carolina Same Day Registration Identification Requirements
Testimony opposing North Carolina SB 747, which would, among other things, impose burdensome identification requirements for those registering to vote and casting a ballot in the same day. (2023)
Louisiana Federal Election Directive Implementation Restrictions
Letter requesting Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana to veto HB 260, which would require any election official to obtain permission from the Louisiana House and Senate Governmental Affairs Committees before implementing federal directives or guidance pertaining to elections that they do not have a strict legal requirement to implement. (2023)
Michigan Pre-Registration
In May 2023, Fair Elections Center and its Campus Vote Project submitted testimony urging Michigan to pass HB4569, which would establish pre-registration for 16 and 17 year olds. In November of the same year, Michigan signed into law HB 4569, taking an important step to increase youth voter turnout and engagement. The bill was signed as part of a larger set of reforms aimed at reducing barriers to voting in the state.
Louisiana High School Voter Registration Assistance
Testimony supporting Louisiana HB 490, which would clarify the ability of nonpartisan nonprofit entities to participate in faciliating high school voter registration programs. (2023)
Tennessee Student ID as Voter ID
Testimony supporting of Tennessee HB 303/SB 285, which would permit the use of student IDs issued by accredited postsecondary institutions in Tennessee as a voter ID. (2023)
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Hon. Richard Briggs Chair, Senate Committee on State and Local Government 774 Cordell Hull Bldg. Nashville, TN 37243 Dear Chair Briggs and Members of the Committee: On behalf of the Fair Elections Center, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers to registration and voting through advocacy and impact litigation, and the Center’s Campus Vote […]
Minnesota In-person Early Voting
Testimony supporting Minnesota HF 558, which would establish in-person Election Day-style early voting opportunities. (2023)
Ohio Voter ID Restrictions
Letter to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose expressing concern over the implementation of HB 458 (2023), and urging that his office takes lawful measures to reduce confusion during the early voting period prior to the law taking effect.
