Minnesota Governor Signs Sweeping Election Reform Bill.
TL;DR
Minnesota has passed a new election law that includes several major changes, including allowing for absentee voting without an excuse, establishing automatic voter registration for those obtaining a driver's license or state ID, and allowing same-day voter registration on Election Day. The law also expands early voting and establishes a process for restoring voting rights to individuals with past felony convictions who have completed their sentences.
Topics:nationpolitics#absentee-voting#election-law#minnesota#politics#same-day-voter-registration#voting-rights
- 5 major changes in Minnesota's 'historic' new election law Star Tribune
- Walz signs bill creating automatic voter registration KARE11.com
- Walz signs "Democracy for the People Act" allowing automatic voter registration, pre-registration for teens CBS Minnesota
- 'It's a really big deal': Secretary Simon on the voting bill, registration and upcoming elections MPR News
- Walz signs voting accessibility and protections bill KSTP
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