Julia Vaughn has been hearing a question from voters she says she’s never been asked in previous cycles: “Do I need a passport to cast a ballot?” They don’t, the Common Cause Indiana executive director tells them. But the question itself, she said, illustrates how proposals to change election laws, court battles and conflicting information […]
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Gary Voters to Receive Mail Ballots on Schedule After Supreme Court Ruling
Local election officials in Indiana are relieved after the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled against an executive order that would have required last-minute changes to the state’s mail-in ballot process. In the 7-2 decision, the high court upheld a federal judge’s injunction barring the U.S. Postal Service from imposing new ballot requirements laid out […]
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Lake County’s Primary Reveals a Stark Divide in Who Shows Up to Vote
Despite a primary ballot that featured a historic race for Lake County sheriff and several competitive county council contests, voter turnout across Lake County remained sluggish on May 5, with most communities failing to surpass 20%. Just 16% of the county’s more than 367,000 registered voters cast ballots, according to Lake County Board of Elections […]
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Vice President Vance’s Visit to Indiana Sparks Debate Over Redistricting
Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Indiana last week reignited a partisan clash over redistricting, with Republican leaders welcoming his support for the effort and Democrats accusing the GOP of trying to undermine voting rights. The visit, which included discussions on redistricting with Gov. Mike Braun and state lawmakers, drew swift criticism from Indiana Democrats, […]
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In Gary, Residents Share Barriers and Frustrations Around Voting
Donna Brandon sat at the downtown bus stop, her face lined with worry. Despite her intention to vote, there was a catch: she still didn’t have a photo ID. “I want to vote,” she said. “I really do. I’m just having a hard time with my ID.” For her, the hurdles go beyond paperwork — […]
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2024 General Election: Your Complete Voting Guide for Gary and Lake County
What’s on the ballot? What’s at stake? At the top of the ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are vying for the presidency in a race that could have an enormous impact on the future of reproductive rights, the U.S. Supreme Court, and democracy itself. In the governor’s race between Mike […]
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Voting Rights Coalition Worries About Police At Indiana Polling Sites
This story was originally published by The Indiana Citizen. All IN for Democracy, a coalition of 25 organizations focused on voting rights and accessibility, is seeking to meet with Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales over concerns about the potential use of law enforcement at polling locations. The coalition sent a letter to Morales on June 11, referencing […]
