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Texas Tribune: Texas Senate revives effort to make illegal voting a felony
“SB 2 seems like an acknowledgement by the state that they do a crappy job of educating Texans about voting and a concession that they have no plans to do better,” said Anthony Gutierrez, executive director of Common Cause Texas. For the 2022 election cycle, the Texas Legislature allocated $3.5 million for voter education efforts. Advocates say that’s not enough to reach the more than 16 million registered voters in the state. “The real problem here is, if you’re increasing the penalty for a crime, you would think the state would take some responsibility for telling people what the law is, so [voters] know not to break the law,” Guitierrez said, adding that the increased penalties could also keep some eligible voters away from the polls. “The public will see this, wonder what is going on and wonder if it’s even worth the hassle of going to vote if there’s voting police out there and if they risk getting charged with felonies if they’re not up to speed on all of the new election laws.”
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Fox 61: Public speaks out on early voting proposals in Connecticut
The Secretary of the State is recommending 10 days, but Common Cause in Connecticut recommends at least 14 days.
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Republican-American: State legislators begin debate on upcoming early-voting process
Alex Knopp, a member of the state advisory board for Common Cause Connecticut, testified Wednesday on the implementation of early voting.
Found in: Common Cause in Connecticut
CT Insider: CT secretary of the state pushes for 10 days of early voting
"This is necessary to meaningfully increase access for working people, especially single parent families, and those working multiple jobs."
Found in: Common Cause in Connecticut
CT Mirror: In public hearing, CT residents debate framework for early voting
"Connecticut is one of four states without early voting, effectively disenfranchising voters who can’t afford to wait in long lines or make it to their polling locations on Election Day — many of whom are people of color and people with low income. (...) Chen, a student at Yale University, was among the dozens of state residents who publicly testified in support of in-person early voting at a public hearing for the measure, in addition to a constitutional amendment that would permanently allow residents to cast mail ballots without having to provide an excuse."
Found in: Common Cause in Connecticut
News 12 Connecticut: How long should early voting run? State lawmakers weigh options
“Almost half the states with early voting provide between two to three weeks, and states with the highest rates of early voting fall within this range,” said Jess Zaccagnino, policy counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut.
Found in: Common Cause in Connecticut
Houston Chronicle: Hill Country Republican seeks to ban voting sites on college campuses, calling it a safety issue
“Texas has the fastest growing population in the nation, largely led by young voters of color, and some politicians clearly see this as a threat,” said Katya Ehresman, the voting rights program manager at Common Cause Texas. “This bill is an unabashed attempt to manipulate the outcome of elections by suppressing the voices of our increasingly young and diverse electorate.”
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The Thom Hartmann Program (VIDEO): You Used To Have Voting Rights Featuring Kathay Feng
10 years ago, Shelby County v Holder ended important parts of the Voting Rights act. Kathay Feng of Common Cause joins Thom to discuss the dramatic changes after a decade without voting rights.
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How Many Days of Early Voting Should Connecticut Adopt?
"Despite those financial and logistical concerns, written testimony submitted to the panel skewed overwhelmingly in favor of implementing early voting in Connecticut and advocacy groups like the ACLU of Connecticut and the state’s chapter of Common Cause urged lawmakers to approve a longer window for ballot-casting that included weekend hours. 'The data on early voting is clear: more flexibility for voters of all backgrounds means more participation, and more participation makes for a Connecticut that works for all of us,' Cheri Quickmire, executive director of Common Cause in Connecticut, said."
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Common Cause in Connecticut Urges Legislators to Provide Ample Early Voting Options
“We’re asking the legislature to design an early voting system that meets the needs of all voters."