Voting Rights Lab
@votingrightslab.bsky.social
We are a nonpartisan organization accelerating the movement for free and fair elections through expert analysis, research, and innovations. We track election legislation and current law in all 50 states and D.C.: http://tracker.votingrightslab.org
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2026 is a crucial election year in the US.
If we want to create a welcome space for free and fair elections, Samantha Tarazi of @votingrightslab.bsky.social encourages us to start small: check your voter registration, stay informed, and engage with people who think differently. 🤝
If we want to create a welcome space for free and fair elections, Samantha Tarazi of @votingrightslab.bsky.social encourages us to start small: check your voter registration, stay informed, and engage with people who think differently. 🤝
January 16, 2026 at 3:57 PM
2026 is a crucial election year in the US.
If we want to create a welcome space for free and fair elections, Samantha Tarazi of @votingrightslab.bsky.social encourages us to start small: check your voter registration, stay informed, and engage with people who think differently. 🤝
If we want to create a welcome space for free and fair elections, Samantha Tarazi of @votingrightslab.bsky.social encourages us to start small: check your voter registration, stay informed, and engage with people who think differently. 🤝
ICYMI: Florida's state legislative session kicked off this week. Ahead of session, members in both chambers prefiled two bills that would impose proof of citizenship requirements on Florida voters. More on this & other state election legislation we're tracking: votingrightslab.org/2026/01/12/t...
The Markup: Third federal court strikes down key pieces of Trump's executive order
Our weekly insights and analysis on the latest in election law and policy. We're currently tracking 770 bills this session across 34 states.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
ICYMI: Florida's state legislative session kicked off this week. Ahead of session, members in both chambers prefiled two bills that would impose proof of citizenship requirements on Florida voters. More on this & other state election legislation we're tracking: votingrightslab.org/2026/01/12/t...
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The Constitution is clear: the power of elections lives with states and Congress. We welcomed voting and policy expert Samantha Tarazi (@votingrightslab.bsky.social) to #TheContext to help us understand the challenges of this upcoming election year.
January 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
The Constitution is clear: the power of elections lives with states and Congress. We welcomed voting and policy expert Samantha Tarazi (@votingrightslab.bsky.social) to #TheContext to help us understand the challenges of this upcoming election year.
Chris Diaz, our Director of Legislative Tracking, spoke on @wbur.org's Here & Now yesterday about the restrictive voting laws passed at the state level in 2025 — as well as what our team is watching heading into 2026. Tune in!
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The impact of Trump's election agenda in state legislatures
President Trump has held up election security as a major issue, but while Congress is considering new voting laws before this year's midterms, elections are primarily run by states.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Chris Diaz, our Director of Legislative Tracking, spoke on @wbur.org's Here & Now yesterday about the restrictive voting laws passed at the state level in 2025 — as well as what our team is watching heading into 2026. Tune in!
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...
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And we're back! We're already monitoring at least 705 election bills filed or pre-filed in the 2026 legislative session across 30 states. Read up on the latest developments in election law and policy, powered by our Election Policy Tracker: votingrightslab.org/2026/01/05/t...
The Markup: Mail voting, automatic registration bills move forward in New Jersey
Our weekly insights and analysis on the latest in election law and policy. We're currently tracking 705 bills this session across 30 states.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
And we're back! We're already monitoring at least 705 election bills filed or pre-filed in the 2026 legislative session across 30 states. Read up on the latest developments in election law and policy, powered by our Election Policy Tracker: votingrightslab.org/2026/01/05/t...
This past year, our tracking found that 20 states passed 37 bills to restrict voting access and elections. Many such bills were influenced by President Trump’s March executive order pushing for broad changes in how the U.S. conducts its elections. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
New laws in 2026 target AI and deepfakes, paid leave and rising Obamacare premiums
A spate of new state voting laws will also be in effect for next year's midterm elections.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:58 PM
This past year, our tracking found that 20 states passed 37 bills to restrict voting access and elections. Many such bills were influenced by President Trump’s March executive order pushing for broad changes in how the U.S. conducts its elections. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
NEW: Read our overview of 2025 election law developments, including how President Trump’s agenda is reshaping the landscape of state election policy.
2025 Roundup: How Trump’s Elections Agenda Fared in the States
An overview of 2025 in state election policy — revealing the state of our elections less than a year out from the midterms.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
NEW: Read our overview of 2025 election law developments, including how President Trump’s agenda is reshaping the landscape of state election policy.
County election officials in Texas have confirmed that hundreds of Texas voters were flagged incorrectly by the secretary of state as potential noncitizens. Read more about this and other recent updates in state election law and policy: votingrightslab.org/2025/12/08/t...
The Markup: Georgia court reinstates ban on providing food and water to voters in line
Our biweekly insights and analysis on the latest in election law and policy. We're currently tracking 1,783 bills this session.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
County election officials in Texas have confirmed that hundreds of Texas voters were flagged incorrectly by the secretary of state as potential noncitizens. Read more about this and other recent updates in state election law and policy: votingrightslab.org/2025/12/08/t...
NEW ANALYSIS: Our take on Election Day 2025, and what it can tell us to expect in the coming 2026 midterms.
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A Great Day for Democracy: Key Lessons From the 2025 Elections
What happened on November 4, 2025 — and what it can tell us about the state of our democracy.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
NEW ANALYSIS: Our take on Election Day 2025, and what it can tell us to expect in the coming 2026 midterms.
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SCOTUS is taking up Watson v. RNC, a challenge to state postmark deadlines for mail ballots. Read all about this and more of the latest in election law & policy:
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The Markup: Supreme Court takes up challenge to state postmark deadlines for mail ballots.
Our biweekly insights and analysis on the latest in election law and policy. We're currently tracking 1,766 bills across 50 states.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
SCOTUS is taking up Watson v. RNC, a challenge to state postmark deadlines for mail ballots. Read all about this and more of the latest in election law & policy:
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case Watson v. RNC, on whether federal statutes preempt state laws allowing mail ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted. Facts of the case (FKA RNC v. Wetzel) are in our recent rundown of SCOTUS cases to watch: votingrightslab.org/report/whats...
What’s at Stake for Elections at the Supreme Court
A rundown of the election cases on the U.S. Supreme Court docket we're watching during the 2025-2026 term.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case Watson v. RNC, on whether federal statutes preempt state laws allowing mail ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted. Facts of the case (FKA RNC v. Wetzel) are in our recent rundown of SCOTUS cases to watch: votingrightslab.org/report/whats...
"There is no doubt that elections will take place in 2026, and it’s up to states to decide just how free or fair they will be." Read the latest @USATODAY op-ed from our CEO, Samantha Tarazi:
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Will we have fair elections in 2026? The answer is up to the states. | Opinion
There is no doubt that midterm elections will take place in 2026, but it's up to states to decide just how free or fair they will be.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
"There is no doubt that elections will take place in 2026, and it’s up to states to decide just how free or fair they will be." Read the latest @USATODAY op-ed from our CEO, Samantha Tarazi:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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Four trends have emerged that threaten to reshape overseas and military (UOCAVA) voting as we head into 2026. Read our analysis here: votingrightslab.org/2025/10/22/1...
150 Years of Military and Overseas Voting Now Under Threat
Four key trends could re-shape our time-tested, secure system of military and overseas (UOCAVA) voting.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Four trends have emerged that threaten to reshape overseas and military (UOCAVA) voting as we head into 2026. Read our analysis here: votingrightslab.org/2025/10/22/1...
The Trump administration has hired noted 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen to lead election investigations. Read all about this and other updates we're watching this week in election law and policy: votingrightslab.org/2025/10/27/t...
The Markup: NC election board demands private voter data
Our biweekly insights and analysis on the latest in election law and policy. We're currently tracking 1,765 bills across 50 states.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Trump administration has hired noted 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen to lead election investigations. Read all about this and other updates we're watching this week in election law and policy: votingrightslab.org/2025/10/27/t...
A full slate of election law cases are on the docket for the Supreme Court this term. Read about the ones we're watching, plus other election law & policy updates right here: votingrightslab.org/2025/10/14/t...
October 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A full slate of election law cases are on the docket for the Supreme Court this term. Read about the ones we're watching, plus other election law & policy updates right here: votingrightslab.org/2025/10/14/t...
College student? Get the facts on what recent election laws mean for your ability to access the ballot box. ⤵️ votingrightslab.org/2025/09/29/n...
New Laws Threaten Students' Freedom to Vote
Burdensome voter ID laws, registration requirements, and polling place locations can all impede students’ freedom to vote.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
College student? Get the facts on what recent election laws mean for your ability to access the ballot box. ⤵️ votingrightslab.org/2025/09/29/n...
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruled on Friday that county election officials must inform voters when their mail ballots are disqualified due to errors like missing dates or signatures. More on this & other recent updates in election law & policy:
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The Markup: Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules officials must notify voters about mail ballot errors
Our biweekly insights and analysis on the latest in election law and policy. We're currently tracking 1,731 bills across 50 states.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruled on Friday that county election officials must inform voters when their mail ballots are disqualified due to errors like missing dates or signatures. More on this & other recent updates in election law & policy:
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Announcing our new Chief Executive Officer: Samantha Tarazi! As Voting Rights Lab's co-founder and former COO, Sam has been a primary driving force behind our innovative programs – we're thrilled to welcome her into this role. Learn more: votingrightslab.org/about-us
June 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Announcing our new Chief Executive Officer: Samantha Tarazi! As Voting Rights Lab's co-founder and former COO, Sam has been a primary driving force behind our innovative programs – we're thrilled to welcome her into this role. Learn more: votingrightslab.org/about-us
This week in election policy: NC Supreme Court threatens to overturn the 2024 election results by tossing out military ballots. Read all about this and other updates in The Markup:
The Markup: April 14, 2025 - Voting Rights Lab
Our weekly insights and analysis of the latest in election law and policy. We're currently tracking 1556 bills across 49 states.
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April 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This week in election policy: NC Supreme Court threatens to overturn the 2024 election results by tossing out military ballots. Read all about this and other updates in The Markup:
President Trump's recent executive order seeks to seize power to try to change the rules of our elections for his own political gain. It’s a clear affront to our Constitution and the checks and balances that have secured our elections for generations. (1/7)
March 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
President Trump's recent executive order seeks to seize power to try to change the rules of our elections for his own political gain. It’s a clear affront to our Constitution and the checks and balances that have secured our elections for generations. (1/7)
Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order attempting to claim unprecedented, unilateral executive branch power over how our elections are run. Our response: votingrightslab.org/2025/03/25/u...
“Unconstitutional Red Tape”: Voting Rights Lab Responds to Trump Executive Order Power Grab - Voting Rights Lab
Our response to President Trump's executive order seeking to impose restrictions on Americans' ability to participate in free and fair elections.
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March 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order attempting to claim unprecedented, unilateral executive branch power over how our elections are run. Our response: votingrightslab.org/2025/03/25/u...