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August is National Civility Month, and finding common ground in politics without name-calling might seem like an insurmountable task. A South Dakota expert said a lot of factors led to this point, but some brave steps could ease the tension. David Wiltse, associate professor of political science at South Dakota State University, said researchers have noticed a rise in "negative partisanship." Influenced by what they see on social media, he said peoples enthusiasm for their ow...

Iowans have a chance to cast their first unofficial ballot for president as this years State Fair draws to a close Sunday, and the Secretary of State is encouraging people to take part while registering to vote if they have not done so. The Iowa State Fair has long been known for agriculture, celebrity likenesses carved in butter, and -- as host of the first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses -- grassroots political campaigning. This year is no exception. ...

You may have been told that restrictive laws surrounding the right to vote in Idaho protect us from voter fraud. However, they actually thwart citizens from voting in elections they

Arizona voting-rights groups say municipal elections do not get the voter turnout they deserve. In an effort to get more people engaged, the group Mi Familia Vota hosts one of its Arizona bilingual voter education sessions - this one in Tucson tomorrow. They will cover the August 1st primary, as well as the November 7th general election for the City of Tucson. ...

As municipal elections in Tennessee fast approach, groups are making an urgent push for more voter education in the Nashville metro area. More than 4.5 million Tennessee voters could cast ballots in the Metropolitan General Election on Aug. 3. ...

Election workers across the country say they have faced unprecedented threats since 2020, and fear next years election will be another battle. Julie Wise, director of elections for King County, said she has worked in voting for 23 years and has never experienced a political climate like it. She noted some election workers are leaving their roles because of the intimidation they have encountered. ...

Critics of a new voter registration law in Idaho are attempting to stop it in court. House Bill 340 requires proof of residency and went into effect on July 1st. Supporters say it is meant to create a more consistent voter registration process across the state. ...

A new Idaho voter registration law that took effect July 1 requires voters to prove their identity and residency when registering to vote, no matter how they register, Idaho Capital

A new Idaho voter registration law that took effect July 1 requires voters to prove their identity and residency when registering to vote, no matter how they register. The law, House Bill 340, is designed to standardize voter registration procedures across the state so that the requirements are the same for registering to vote in person on Election Day as they are for filling out a voter registration card at a summer event or registering online, said Secretary of State Phil McGrane, who sponsore...

Originally published July 14 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.A new Idaho voter registration law that took effect July 1 requires voters to prove their identity and residency when registering to vote, no matter