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01 Nov Americans see voter suppression as a bigger problem than voter fraud

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There are two competing theories about how American elections fail to accurately capture the sentiment of the electorate. One theory, propagated by President Trump, holds that rampant voter fraud is committed by people unable to vote, swaying elections unfairly.Source: Americans see voter suppression as a...

12 Sep Gov. Brown Signs Bill Allowing Felons To Vote In Jail

Posted at 19:55h in California, Election Law, felon voting, vblog, voting right 0 Comments

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Gov. Jerry Brown has agreed to restore the voting rights of convicted felons serving time in county jails. The bill that Brown announced signing Wednesday also reinstates the voting eligibility of felons on probation or under community supervision beginning next year.Source:...