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Washington State Democrats Push for Automatic and Same-Day Registration
2/20: Democratic legislators in Washington State are pushing to pass laws expanding places residents can register to vote, enabling automatic registration for teens, and allowing same-day voter registration.
Judge Hears Arguments on NH Law Requiring Proof of Residency for Voter Registration
2/21: A state superior judge heard arguments on New Hampshire SB3, a law requiring voters to show proof of residency when registering within 30 days of an election.
Civil Rights Groups Mount Another Challenge to Alabama Voter ID Law
2/22: Civil rights groups are mounting another challenge to the recent ruling that upheld Alabama's voter ID law.
Judge Sets Hearing for Arkansas Voter ID Law
2/24: A hearing to review Arkansas' voter ID law has been set for March 12.
Washington’s State Senate Passes Automatic Voter Registration Bill
2/27: A bill to allow automatic voter registration has passed the Washington state Senate and awaits approval by the House of Representatives.
Saratoga County Rejects Cuomo’s Call for Early Voting, Same-Day Registration
2/27: Saratoga County's Board of Supervisors rejected the state's call for same-day registration and early voting as an unnecessary and unfunded mandate.
Maine’s LePage Proposes Tightening Voter ID Requirements
2/27: Governor Paul LePage has proposed a bill requiring voters without an ID at the polls to provide proof of ID within three business days of an election.
ID Cards Issued to Illegal Immigrants Will Allow Them to Vote in Chicago
2/28: The IDs issued by Chicago's CityKey program will allow illegal immigrants to register to vote.
Supreme Court to Decide What You Can Wear to Polls
2/28: What types of expression should be allowed at polling places? The Supreme Court is considering the question.
DMV Debunks California Voter Registration Claim
3/1: A spokesperson for the California DMV says only U.S. citizens will be eligible for automatic voter registration when obtaining a license.