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Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada Among States With Onerous Laws and Rules That Could Affect Mid-Term Election Results; North Carolina Stands Out as Best for

Washington, DC— With party control of the Senate and House of Representatives hanging in the balance, and a number of gubernatorial and other races too close to call, all eyes in November will be on a number of swing states where a handful of votes could alter the political landscape. Now, on the eve of the ten-year anniversary of the 2000 Florida election debacle, a new report from national policy centers and election watchdogs Demos and Common Cause examines key state election laws and policies that have the potential to affect mid-term results. The report, “Voting in 2010: Ten Swing

New Report Examines Game-Changing Election Laws in Swing States

9/16 Press Teleconference to Discuss FindingsWASHINGTON, DC-- In advance of the mid-term elections, Demos and Common Cause will release a new report that finds election policies in 10 swing states could disenfranchise voters and impact election results. The report, called ‚ Voting in 2010: Ten Swing States, looks at Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, and Ohio, summarizing each state's practices, and providing a set of recommendations for improvement. Press Conference Details: Who: Tova Wang, Senior Democracy Fellow, Demos

New Report Finds Arizona Voting Policies Present Greatest Burden to Voters in 10 Swing States

Proof of Citizenship Requirement, Inadequate Outreach to Protected Groups Cited As Excessive Hurdles to VotingWashington, DC  – A new report ranks Arizona last among 10 states evaluated for voting laws, concluding that the state’s policies on voter registration, its proof of citizenship requirement, and its record of inadequate outreach to groups protected by the Voting Rights Act present excessive hurdles to voting. Moreover, the report asserts that Arizona’s lack of laws prohibiting voter intimidation practices, combined with strong anti-immigrant sentiment among some residents, presents

New Report Finds Some Colorado Voting Practices Improved, But State Still Lagging in Certain Areas

Insufficient Spanish Outreach and Laws to Prevent Vote Suppression,  Problems with MOVE Act Compliance Cited As Excessive Hurdles to VotingDENVER, Colo. – A new report finds that while Colorado has improved some voter registration practices -- making it easier, not harder, for eligible voters to vote -- state election laws and policies still present barriers to full voter participation. Particularly vexing is the state’s failure to conduct outreach in Spanish, despite its large Spanish-speaking population. The report, “Voting in 2010: Ten Swing States,” examines Colorado election laws

New Report Finds Many Illinois Voting Practices Beneficial, But State Still Lagging in Certain Areas

Ease of Registration Cited as Positive for Voters; Voter Challenge Laws, Counting of Provisional Ballots Remain ProblemsWashington, DC  – A new report finds that while Illinois has implemented a voter friendly registration process and some other beneficial election practices, an overly restrictive provisional ballot-counting law and a troubling law allowing any voter to challenge any other voter’s right to vote remain on the books. The report, “Voting in 2010: Ten Swing States,” examines Illinois election laws and policies and highlights the impact they could have on voter participation

New Report Finds Louisiana Voting Policies of Great Concern Compared to Other States

Lack of Enforcement of Voter Registration Act, Restrictive Voter Registration Requirements, and History of Voter Purges Cited As Barriers to VotingWashington, DC – A new report finds that Louisiana ranks near the bottom among 10 states evaluated for the strength of their voting laws.  Louisiana’s apparent lack of enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act -- as evidenced by an 88 percent decline in registrations at public assistance agencies -- and its history of voter registration list purges, stringent registration requirements, and weak laws preventing voter suppression tactics,

New Report Warns that Michigan Is Vulnerable to Election Day ‘Dirty Tricks,’ Praises State’s Outreach to New Citizens

Early Voter Registration Deadline Faulted; State Commended for Guarding Privacy and Security of Overseas and Military BallotsWashington, DC – A new study concludes that Michigan law falls short in protecting voters against misinformation campaigns that in some states have been used to keep qualified voters away from the polls; the state also makes it troublingly easy for properly registered voters to be challenged on Election Day, the report says.  The report, “Voting in 2010: Ten Swing States,” examines Michigan election laws and policies and highlights the impact they could have on

New Report Finds Some Missouri Voting Laws Hinder Voters, but Cites Improvement Also

Registration Requirements, Provisional Ballot Counting Practices Provide Excessive Hurdles to Voting, but Strong State Law Protects Voters from DeceptionWashington, DC – A new report finds that Missouri election laws continue to hinder full voter participation, citing the state’s early registration deadline – 27 days before Election Day --and its law governing the counting of provisional ballots.  However, according to the report, “Voting in 2010: Ten Swing States,” outreach to low-income voters has vastly improved and the state has a strong law to prevent voter suppression and deception

New Report Finds Some Nevada Voting Policies of Great Concern in One of the Most Closely Watched Elections in the Country

Burdensome Registration Requirements, Lack of Outreach to Spanish Speaking Population Cited As Hurdles to VotingWashington, DC – A new study concludes that Nevada’s voting laws and practices may effectively disenfranchise qualified voters.  According to the report, “Voting in 2010: Ten Swing States,” Nevada’s practice that a voter’s name in the state registration database must be a letter-for-letter match with the name on the voter’s driver’s license or other state ID, is overly burdensome and can lead to a voter being purged from the rolls. The report also argues that Nevada’s voter

New Report Finds Many North Carolina Voting Practices Exemplary, Others Still Could Use Improvement

User Friendly Voter Registration Laws, Strong Protections Against Deceptive Practices, Effective Compliance with National Voter Registration Act Draw PraiseWashington, DC  -- A new report finds that North Carolina’s election laws and practices are at the top of the list compared to other  “swing states” in this year’s mid-term elections.  According to the report, “Voting in 2010: Ten Swing States,” North Carolina law streamlines voter registration by allowing voters to register to vote during the early voting period, allows for fair counting of provisional ballots, and prohibits

New Report Finds Ohio Voting Practices Much Improved, But State Still Lagging in Certain Areas

Outreach to Low Income Voters Improved but Registration Requirements, Provisional Ballot Counting Remain As Excessive Hurdles to VotersWashington, DC -- A new report finds that while Ohio has improved its voting practices, increasing its outreach to low-income voters by stepping up compliance with the National Voter Registration Act, there are still hurdles to full voter participation.  According to the report, “Voting in 2010: Ten Swing States,” Ohio voter registration deadlines remain burdensome and provisional ballot counting practices continue to disenfranchise too many voters. The

New Report Examines Game-Changing Election Laws in Mid-Term Election Swing States

**Press Teleconference 9/16, 12PM (ET)**WASHINGTON, DC--In advance of the mid-term elections, Demos and Common Cause will release a new report that finds election policies in 10 swing states could disenfranchise voters and impact election results.  The report, called ‚ "Voting in 2010: Ten Swing States," looks at Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, and Ohio, summarizing each state's practices, and providing a set of recommendations for improvement. Press Conference Details: Who: Tova Wang, Senior Democracy Fellow, Demos Bob

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