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May 2022 Voting Laws Roundup

For help in voting visit our Voting Resources page. As of May 26, 2022 lawmakers in 27 states have proposed at least 148 election interference bills with six states already passing nine voting laws that threaten to undermine voters’ confidence in the security of elections. Many have already become law. This year, state lawmakers, who spent 2021 passing laws that made it harder to vote, have focused more intently on election interference, passing nine laws that could lead to tampering with how elections are run and how results are determined.…

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Ten things to know before you vote Voting 

Ten things to know before you vote

The Government Accountability Board released a checklist of 10 things voters should keep in mind when heading to the polls: Be patient and use common sense. Know your rights and responsibilities before heading out to the polls. This includes whether you can register to vote on Election Day, available in some states. In many states voters must provide proof of residence, which includes a current utility bill, lease, university ID card (some states require an expiration date on it) or other official document showing the voter’s name and current address.…

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Virginia Presidential Race

Virginia Presidential Election Results Updated Nov. 18, 2012 CANDIDATE VOTES PCT. WINNER Barack Obama 1,905,528 52.8% ✓ Mitt Romney 1,789,618 47.8% Virginia and its 13 electoral votes are in play this year and it’s a crucial battleground state. While ranked the 27th most conservative state and 0.97 percent more Republican than the national average, the population is trending Democrat in presidential elections. In recent days, most Virginia polls have Barack Obama gaining on Mitt Romney, but only by a hair. While Ohio has received a lot of media attention in…

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