Voter Registration Laws

by  Isaac Von Rue

There is a current push by many members of the GOP to add voter legislation to the funding bill needed to keep the US government funded past October 1 st . While they claim these measures are necessary to secure our elections, in reality they are designed to make it harder for many to legally vote. The proposed legislation would enact a nationwide requirement that anyone requesting a mail in ballot needs to send a copy of their ID.

According to the Brennen center, similar legislation that was enacted in Texas has resulted in voters of color having their mail in ballots rejected over 30% as often as white voters. The proposed legislation would also impose significant restrictions for voters in D.C. such as requiring all mail in ballot drop boxes be located in federal buildings with 24 hour electronic surveillance. In addition, the proposed legislation would also remove the $2 million dollar per donor limit to political parties allowing even more influence from the ultra wealthy in our political system.