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Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

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Maryland lawmakers enact state-level voting rights act, 21 other election bills in 2026

The Maryland General Assembly adjourned its 2026 legislative session on April 13 after sending 22 election-related bills to Gov. Wes Moore (D). Moore signed each of the bills between April 14 and May 12.

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DNC intervenes in NC election fight

DNC Chair Ken Martin accused North Carolina Republicans of trying to "steal an election in plain sight"

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GOP judge still refusing to concede

Jefferson Griffin's loss has been confirmed by two recounts, but the Republican judge won't accept defeat

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NC election fight hinges on federal case

Two recounts have confirmed Justice Allison Riggs' narrow victory, but her GOP opponent has refused to concede

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Election denial lives in North Carolina

Republicans on the state's highest court suggested they are willing to toss Democrat Allison Riggs' election win

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NC Supreme Court Blocks Certification Of Election Results

North Carolina's Supreme Court intervenes in a close election, reviewing contested ballots for a seat.

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Purging voters: Inside Republican efforts to restrict 2024 US election vote

The Republican party has filed lawsuits across key states to tighten voting rules. But could it backfire?

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Federal Appeals Court Blocks GOP Challenge To NC Voter Registrations

Federal appeals court intervenes in GOP challenge to 225,000 voter registrations in North Carolina, raising legal complexities.

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North Carolina Surpasses 1 Million Election Ballots Cast

North Carolina surpasses 1 million ballots in 2024 general election early voting, showing strong voter turnout.

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No easy out for Brian Kemp as governor tries to rein in Georgia elections board

Georgia’s election board has more drama than Kemp would like. Attorney general’s advice isn’t giving him an easy out

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Illinois Democrats Change Ballot Access Rules Amid Republican Opposition

Illinois Democrats implement new law for General Assembly ballot access, facing criticism from Republicans. State Board of Elections to certify ballot by A...

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Trump Ineligible For Illinois Primary Ballot Under 14th Amendment, Judge Rules

Despite the ruling, early voting for the Illinois primary is already underway, and the judge stayed her decision until Friday. The temporary stay grants Trump the opportunity to appeal the order and ensures his name remains on the ballot, at least until the end of the week.

International Business Times

Dead voters’ names ‘found on Ramaswamy nomination papers’

Rhode Island election officials have reported finding ‘several deceased voters’ among signatories

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Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy challenged in Illinois for 2024 elections

Five people working with a voting rights organization filed an objection, making Illinois the 18th state challenging Donald Trump over his ties to the 2021 insurrection.

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Election legislation roundup: General Assembly of North Carolina

As of Oct. 29, members of the General Assembly of North Carolina, which includes the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina State Senate, have passed 18 bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of those 18 bills, legislators passed one during the week…

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Senate President Don Harmon gives back red-light camera company’s campaign cash after Sun-Times report

His spokesman says it was an “oversight” that Harmon’s campaign funds took the money after the Oak Park Democrat voted to ban contributions from red-light camera operators.

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North Carolina Republicans enact election changes over Democratic governor's vetoes

One law approved by North Carolina Republicans eliminates the governor's power to appoint the State Board of Elections; the other ends a three-day grace period to receive and count absentee ballots.

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

All 11 bills enacted this week were in New York.

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North Carolina legislature gives final OK to election board changes, with governor's veto to follow

The North Carolina General Assembly has given final approval to Republican-backed legislation that would shift control of the State Board of Elections away from the governor and to lawmakers entering the 2024 election season

The Independent UK

North Carolina Republicans seek control over state and local election boards ahead of 2024

Republicans who control the North Carolina legislature with veto-proof majorities are close to wresting supervision of elections from the governor and the governor’s party — almost always the Democrats for over a century

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois’ election board fields questions about knocking Trump off March primary ballot

A top state election official says it would be up to Illinois’ judiciary, not the State Board of Elections, to ultimately decide whether Donald Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 insurrection disqualifies him as a candidate for president.

WEKU

Voting in North Carolina faces some big changes with a Republican-backed bill

Major changes are likely coming to North Carolina's voting rules. A bill would eliminate a three-day grace period for counting mail ballots and expand access for partisan poll watchers.

The Guardian - US

‘Ripe for political violence’: US election officials are quitting at an alarming rate

North Carolina, a critical swing state, is seeing rapid changes in election law, placing extra stress on new officials trying to grasp how the system works

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Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of June 25, Ballotpedia has tracked 185 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 185, Ballotpedia tracked two from June 19-25. Democrats sponsored both bills. The bills are:

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