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Former President Trump was able to vote in Florida despite his 34 felony convictions in New York because Florida law only disqualifies voters if their felony conviction would also make them ineligible in the state where they were convicted. In New York, voting rights are restored upon release from incarceration, and Trump has not yet been sentenced. Florida permanently revokes voting rights only for those convicted of murder or sexual abuse.
Georgia lawmakers have passed new election laws, including rules to challenge voter eligibility, expanding access for independent candidates, and restricting who can serve as election workers. These changes come amid concerns about the impact of conspiracy theories and false claims of election fraud, with Democrats arguing that the new rules could embolden individuals driven by conspiracy theories. The impact of these changes on voter confidence and the upcoming elections remains to be seen.
Georgia lawmakers have passed new election rules, including changes to voter eligibility challenges and ballot access for presidential candidates, which could impact the 2024 presidential race in the battleground state. The bill, SB 189, also requires absentee ballot results to be reported promptly, restricts the use of QR codes for ballot counting, and introduces other election security measures. Republicans support the bill, citing increased confidence in elections, while Democrats criticize it as enabling baseless attacks on voters and undermining confidence in the election system.
Georgia lawmakers have approved new election rules that could impact the 2024 presidential race, including changes to voter eligibility challenges and ballot access. The bill, which awaits the governor's signature, would grant access to the state's ballot to political parties that have qualified in at least 20 states, potentially benefiting independent candidates. Democrats criticize the bill, arguing that it could lead to baseless attacks on voters and disenfranchisement, while Republicans defend it as a means to increase confidence in elections. The bill also includes provisions for absentee ballot reporting, paper ballot usage, and the elimination of QR codes for ballot counting.
Brian Pritchard, a Georgia Republican party official, has been fined $5,000 and reprimanded for illegally voting nine times while on probation for a 1996 felony conviction. The case highlights the confusion around voting rights for people with felony convictions, with many facing harsh punishments for errors about their eligibility to vote. This comes amid ongoing debates and legal battles over voting rights and voter eligibility in various states across the US.
Casey DeSantis, the wife of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, faced criticism for encouraging out-of-state supporters to participate in the Iowa caucuses, despite caucus rules stating that only residents can vote. The Republican Party of Iowa clarified that nonresidents are barred from caucusing and must be legal residents of Iowa to participate. Former President Donald Trump's campaign accused the DeSantis campaign of spreading misinformation and attempting to rig the caucuses. Casey DeSantis later attempted to clarify her remarks, stating that while voting is limited to registered voters in Iowa, there is a way for others to participate. The Trump campaign called on Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to clarify caucus eligibility rules and disavow the tactics promoted by DeSantis.