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Absentee Voting

LWV of South Carolina Files Lawsuit to Establish Fair Ballot Absentee Signature Procedures (Press Release)

LWV of South Carolina filed a federal lawsuit against the state’s Election Commission, asking the court to establish a notice and cure process for absentee ballots flagged for rejection due to a missing signature.

LWV of Texas Sues Governor over Ballot Drop Off Location Restrictions (Press Release)

LWV of Texas filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott for his proclamation that would dramatically limit options for Texas voters seeking to hand-deliver their completed absentee ballots for this fall’s election.

LWV of Arkansas Files Lawsuit for Fair Signature Match Process on Absentee Ballots (Press Release)

LWV of Arkansas filed a lawsuit in federal court asking that the state offer a notice and cure process for voters whose ballots are marked for rejection due to signature-related issues.

Ruling Provides Wisconsin Voters with Fail-Safe for Absentee Voting in November (Press Release)

A federal court in Wisconsin gave voters a back-up option to receive mail-in absentee ballots online or via email when they do not receive their previously-requested ballot in the mail in time for the November 3 general election.

Statement of Voting Rights Advocates in Response to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling (Press Release)

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled that state law allows county bureaus of elections to set up drop boxes and satellite offices to accept mail and absentee ballots.

New York Expands Options for Absentee Voters to Have Their Vote Counted (Press Release)

A settlement agreement for the November election has been reached, addressing issues brought by LWV of New York State in their July case over the process by which the state counts absentee ballots.

Pennsylvania Can No Longer Reject Ballots Solely Based on Signature Issues (Press Release)

n response to a lawsuit brought by LWV of Pennsylvania challenging the state’s election procedures, PA Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar issued guidance to establish uniform processes across counties for counting mail-in ballots.

LWV of Montana Files to Intervene in Vote by Mail Challenge (Press Release)

LWV of Montana filed a motion to intervene in Donald J. Trump for President v. Bullock, which challenges Governor Bullock’s August 6 Directive allowing counties to conduct the general election primarily by mail at their discretion.

Knowing the Difference: Voting Absentee vs. By Mail (Blog)

More Americans than ever are using these methods to vote in upcoming elections, and so it is important to understand the similarities and differences between the two.

Federal Judge Decision Establishes Ballot Notice and Cure Process in LWV of Texas Case (Press Release)

A federal judge ruled that Texas must notify voters if their ballot has been marked for rejection due to a signature match issue and give them an opportunity to confirm their identity and save their ballot from rejection.