Episode 476: Alabama Legislature Poised to Add More Barriers to Absentee Voting, Claiming ‘Ballot Harvesting,’ Despite No Evidence
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for March 12, 2024
Alabama Legislature Poised to Add More Barriers to Absentee Voting, Claiming ‘Ballot Harvesting,’ Despite No Evidence
The Alabama legislature is poised to further restrict absentee voting, claiming it is protecting elections from “ballot harvesting.” Democracy advocates point to little evidence of abuse, and claim it’s another round of voter suppression of vulnerable citizens.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Alabama Legislature - Text of SB 1
Alabama Reflector - Alabama House approves bill criminalizing some absentee ballot assistance
Montgomery Advertiser - Alabama House passes bill limiting absentee voting
Heritage Foundation - Alabama Election Fraud Cases Since 2000
Alabama Secretary of State - Total Ballots Cast ‐ General Election ‐ November 3, 2020
Alabama Secretary of State - Absentee Ballot Application Information by County
Groups Taking Action:
Stand Up America, ACLU Alabama, League of Women Voters AL
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