When it comes to absentee and mail-in voting, what is the notice & cure process? (Blog) 10/20/2020 Notice and cure processes are the most effective mitigation factor against voter suppression relating to mail-in ballots.
POLITICO: States brace for surge of voter registrations as deadlines near (News Clips) 10/18/2020 After system crashes in Virginia and Florida, other states are warned of the possibility of glitches as registration deadlines approach.
Virginia Voter Registration Deadline Extended to October 15, 2020 (Press Release) 10/14/2020 A consent decree was signed today extending the Virginia voter registration deadline for the November 3 election to 11:59 PM, October 15, 2020.
LWV of Wisconsin Case to Provide Voters with Fail-Safe for Absentee Voting Reaches US Supreme Court (Press Release) 10/13/2020 LWV of Wisconsin filed an application in the U.S. Supreme Court that would provide voters with a back-up option to receive delayed mail-in absentee ballots.
LWV Opposes a Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Process (Press Release) 9/23/2020 Now is not the time to rush a lifetime appointment to the United States Supreme Court.
Ruling Provides Wisconsin Voters with Fail-Safe for Absentee Voting in November (Press Release) 9/21/2020 A federal court in Wisconsin gave voters a back-up option to receive mail-in absentee ballots online or via email when they do not receive their previously-requested ballot in the mail in time for…
CNN: Mismatched Signatures Prompt Tossed Absentee Ballots and Legal Fights Ahead of November Election (News Clips) 9/14/2020 Challenges to signature mismatch on absentee ballots causes an increase of litigation.
THE WASHINGTON POST: Postal Service Warns 46 States their Voters Could Be Disenfranchised by Delayed Mail-in Ballots (News Clips) 8/14/2020 Voters voting by mail in 46 states are at risk of being disenfranchised due to delays with the US Postal Service.
LWV of Pennsylvania Files Lawsuit to Protect Absentee Voters in General Election (Press Release) 8/7/2020 LWV of PA filed a lawsuit challenging the state's practice of conducting signature match verification yet providing no notice or opportunity for voters to fix any issues before…
FY20 Litigation Wrap-Up: A Comprehensive Review of Cases Leagues Are Engaged in Across the Country (Article) 7/29/2020 BY THOMAS TAI 7/29/2020 COVID-19 has upended America’s election systems. With federal standards varying by state, the …