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politics8 days ago•1 min saved

DNC sues to block Pentagon’s emergency change to overseas voter registration form

The Democratic National Committee filed a lawsuit in Washington, D.C., challenging a recent change to the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) used by U.S. citizens abroad. The suit argues the Trump administration illegally bypassed the Administrative Procedure Act to remove a checkbox for voters who have never resided in the U.S., effectively disenfranchising a demographic that leans Democratic. The DNC seeks a court order to block the use of the altered form ahead of the 2026 midterms, claiming the move was a manufactured emergency designed to suppress votes.

via Democracy Docket|

#administrative-procedure-act #election-litigation #midterm-elections

politics8 days ago•22 min saved

Democrats Challenge Pentagon’s Emergency Changes to Overseas Voter Forms

Democrats have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over emergency changes to federal voter registration and absentee ballot forms for U.S. citizens and service members abroad. The suit argues the modifications aim to disenfranchise eligible voters and may cause confusion for overseas voters and local election officials. This legal challenge occurs amid broader federal efforts to restrict mail-in voting and alter election procedures ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

via washingtonpost.com|

#2026-midterms #overseas-voters #pentagon

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Pennsylvania Faces Wave of Mail-In Ballot Challenges Ahead of Election

In Pennsylvania, a last-minute campaign is challenging thousands of mail-in ballots, particularly targeting overseas voters and those who have requested mail forwarding. These challenges, led by a few individuals including state Republican senators, have been deemed meritless by some election boards but are causing concern among voting rights groups. The effort is seen as a coordinated attempt to reject ballots based on theories previously dismissed by courts, potentially affecting the outcome of the upcoming election in this key battleground state.

via CNN|

#election-integrity #mail-in-ballots #overseas-voters