Left-wing groups sue Alabama over new ballot harvesting law | #elections | #alabama
The ACLU, NAACP and other groups filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday against Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Alabama’s 42 District Attorneys and Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to block the recently enacted Senate Bill 1, which increased penalties for ballot harvesting in Alabama. The ACLU of Alabama claimed the law “directly targets, […]
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Liberal groups sue to block new Alabama voting law banning ballot harvesting | #elections | #alabama
A coalition of activist groups in Alabama are suing to overturn a new law that places restrictions on who can receive payment for handling ballots. The groups are challenging SB1’s ban on paying or receiving payment to distribute or collect ballot applications. The activists allege that the ban on payment compromises the voting capacity of […]
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Alabama Gov. Signs Law To Prohibit Ballot Application Trafficking | #elections | #alabama
Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation on Wednesday to prohibit the trafficking of absentee ballot applications in Alabama elections. “Here in Alabama, we are committed to ensuring our elections are free and fair,” Ivey said in a statement. “Under my watch, there will be no funny business in Alabama elections.” As my colleague Brianna Lyman […]
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‘There will be no funny business in Alabama elections’ | #elections | #alabama
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation banning ballot harvesting into law on Wednesday. The legislation was sponsored by State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) and State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville). “Here in Alabama, we are committed to ensuring our elections are free and fair. I commend Secretary of State Wes Allen, as well as members […]
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Legislature sends ballot harvesting, DEI prohibitions to Ivey’s desk | #elections | #alabama
Tuesday was a banner day for conservative priorities at the Alabama State House. After a week off, the Alabama Senate passed restrictions on the promotion of so-called “divisive concepts” by public employees, which will cripple controversial diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs housed within state agencies. Despite being widely condemned by left-wing voices in the […]
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Senate committee advances bill to restrict ballot harvesting | #elections | #alabama
In a hurried move to address concerns surrounding election integrity, Alabama’s legislative body has taken a step forward with the advancement of the Ballot Harvesting Bill out of the State Government Affairs Committee. Sponsored by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, the proposed legislation aims to tighten restrictions on the practice known as ballot harvesting, where third […]
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John Merrill says involved citizens help secure elections — ‘We have to have more citizens that are willing to step up and identify whenever they see something’ | #elections | #alabama
As the 2024 elections approach, voter fraud is again reentering the public consciousness. Recent legislation aimed at making Election Day more secure in Alabama mandated paper ballots and prevented voting machines from having wireless connectivity. While Election Day itself is considered secure, the absentee ballot system continues to be a source of fraud and a […]
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State Rep. Kiel ‘optimistic’ ballot harvesting bill will pass in 2024 — ‘We want everybody who’s legally able to vote to vote’ | #elections | #alabama
In the 2023 regular legislative session, State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville) sponsored House Bill 209 (HB 209), which would “prohibit any person from distributing, ordering, requesting, collecting, completing, obtaining, or delivering an absentee ballot application or absentee ballot of another person in certain circumstances.” It would also “prohibit a person from receiving a payment or […]
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State Rep. Kiel criticizes ‘disingenuous media’ for false portrayal ballot-harvesting legislation; Says issue ‘even more relevant’ in wake of SCOTUS redistricting ruling | #elections | #alabama
Sine die came and went without House Bill 209 (HB209), legislation that would have cracked down on so-called ballot harvesting, getting a vote on the State Senate floor. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville), aimed to crack down on ballot harvesting. It is described as a practice whereby political operatives collect absentee […]
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Ballot harvesting bill still waiting for vote in Senate | #elections | #alabama
MONTGOMERY — Legislation establishing criminal penalties for certain types of absentee ballot assistance is still very much alive or dead, depending on who you ask, with one day remaining in the legislative session. House Bill 209 (HB209), sponsored by State Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville), aims to crack down on ballot harvesting, a practice whereby political […]
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