Heritage Action for America, a conservative grassroots group, has announced the successful registration of 50,000 new voters in Georgia and Arizona, key swing states. The organization believes this effort, aimed at mobilizing conservative voters, could significantly impact the 2024 presidential election and shift the balance of power in Congress.
The Minnesota Republican Party and the Republican National Committee are demanding an investigation after a noncitizen, legally residing in the state, reported receiving a primary ballot without registering to vote. The GOP alleges that the state’s automatic voter registration system, implemented by Gov. Tim Walz, may have allowed noncitizens to register to vote.
Despite existing laws prohibiting noncitizen voting in US elections, concerns about potential noncitizen voter registration and participation have escalated, particularly among Republicans. While incidents of noncitizen voting are rare, GOP officials are taking measures to address these concerns, including voter roll reviews and state-level legislation. However, Democrats argue that these measures could disenfranchise legal voters and are unnecessary, while experts suggest existing mechanisms effectively flag noncitizen voters.
House Republicans have passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill aimed at preventing noncitizens from voting in federal elections. The bill requires states to request proof of citizenship from all voter registrants and provides mechanisms to ensure the accuracy of voter rolls. However, the bill has faced strong opposition from Democrats, who argue that it is unnecessary and could disenfranchise eligible voters.
Heritage Action for America, a right-wing nonprofit, is launching a multi-million dollar initiative to register voters and support conservative candidates in Georgia and Arizona. The group aims to identify and mobilize voters who favor conservative policies, believing that this effort can give conservative candidates the edge in these key battleground states.
Registering to vote can give your credit score a boost, as lenders use the electoral roll to verify your identity when you apply for credit. Make sure your details are up to date and consistent across all your accounts, and consider using a basic credit card and paying off the balance every month to further improve your score.
The Oversight Project and the Heritage Foundation have sued the Small Business Administration (SBA) for allegedly failing to comply with a public records request related to a voter registration agreement between the agency and the Michigan Department of State. The lawsuit comes after Congress subpoenaed SBA officials over efforts to funnel resources to help register swing-state voters. The Biden administration’s executive order on Promoting Access to Voting was the cornerstone of the coordination, raising concerns that the agency was being used to register voters in a partisan manner in a key swing state.
Oregon’s 2024 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 21st, and state residents have less than two months to register to vote, change their party affiliation, or update their voter registration information. The deadline to register is April 30th, after which any changes made will not take effect in time for the primary election. Although Oregon has made significant efforts to simplify voting, such as implementing all-mail ballots and automatic voter registration through the DMV, it does not allow same-day voter registration. This means that voters must register at least 21 days before an election to receive a ballot. Registration can be completed online through the Oregon Secretary of State’s website, where applicants must provide their name, date of birth, Oregon DMV number, and the address where they want to receive their ballot. Those who do not have a state license or ID can still fill out a registration form online and return it in person to a county elections office. Once registered, voters can check their registration status or update their information through the My Vote tool online.
Millions of Indian teenagers are eligible to vote, yet many have not registered. This article explores the reasons behind this concerning trend and highlights the importance of youth participation in the democratic process.
With Oregon’s primary election approaching on May 18th, registered voters participating in partisan races must declare a political affiliation by April 30th. Oregon’s closed primary system restricts voting to within registered party lines, prohibiting Democrats from voting for Republican candidates and vice versa. Independent, minor party, and non-affiliated voters can only partake in nonpartisan races. While there are ongoing efforts to open up primaries in Oregon, the initiative faces challenges due to the large number of unaffiliated voters. The group All Oregon Votes advocates for open primaries, emphasizing the importance of all voters participating in the crucial stage of the election process.
