SC lawmakers return to continue debate on proposed congressional redistricting
At the State House Monday, May 18, lawmakers returned to continue debate on proposed congressional redistricting.
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Early voting for Primaries begins May 26
Early voting for the Primaries in South Carolina starts May 26.
SC house approves special session on redistricting
SC lawmakers are one step closer to holding a vote on redrawing the state’s congressional districts.
Republican bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting passes US House
The House passed one of Republicans’ signature issues for the year on Thursday, approving legislation to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections, one of President Donald Trump’s top election-related priorities.
Two years after Capitol attack, “Our Freedoms, Our Vote” rally held at State House
The “Our Freedoms Our Vote” rally is a nationwide push to bring accountability to those who participated in the attack on January 6th, and to encourage elected leaders to further protect a citizen’s right to vote.
Big voting bill faces defeat as 2 Dems won’t stop filibuster
Voting legislation that is a cornerstone of the Democratic agenda and top priority for civil rights leaders is on track for defeat. President Joe Biden’s own party is poised to let the bill fail as two hold-out senators are unwilling to change the Senate rules to overcome a Republican filibuster.
Two voting rights bills up for consideration on Capitol Hill
Voting rights are front and center on Capitol Hill, with two bills up for consideration.
Senate GOP again blocks Democrats’ election bill
By Brian Slodysko
For the third time this year, Senate Democrats on Wednesday tried to pass sweeping elections legislation that they tout as a powerful counterweight to new voting restrictions in the states. Once again, Republicans blocked them.
Conservative high court upholds Arizona voting restrictions
The Supreme Court has upheld voting restrictions in Arizona in a decision that could make it harder to challenge other state limits put in place by Republican lawmakers following last year’s elections.
Several groups partnering to encourage more Black people to vote in the “Freedom Ride for Voting Rights”
Black Voters Matter and other organizations will host its “Freedom Ride for Voting Rights” event at The Senate today. From 2-4 p.m. BVM’s “Blackest Bus in America” will be there as part of a national voter education and outreach campaign.
