Why voter turnout dropped this year? Strict voting laws, voter arrests
In August, Gov. Ron DeSantis touted voting charges for 20 people. Fear and confusion among eligible voters followed, advocates say.
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In August, Gov. Ron DeSantis touted voting charges for 20 people. Fear and confusion among eligible voters followed, advocates say.
In August, Gov. Ron DeSantis touted voting charges for 20 people. Fear and confusion among eligible voters followed, advocates say.
Voter advocacy groups promoted voter education campaigns and modified voting strategies as a way to reduce confusion and get as many voters to cast a ballot as possible.
WASHINGTON -- An estimated 33 more restrictive voting laws in 20 states were in effect for this year's midterms, according to the Brennan Center for Justice. But there have been no widespread reports of voters being turned away at the polls, and turnout, while down from the last midterm cycle four years ago, appeared robust in Georgia, a state with competitive contests for governor and U.S. Senate.
Voter advocacy groups promoted voter education campaigns and modified voting strategies as a way to reduce confusion and get as many voters to cast a ballot as possible.