AdvertisementThese new laws were all inspired by former President Donald Trump’s lie that the successful changes implemented by state and local election officials led to widespread election fraud in 2020. John Locher/Associated PressThe restrictions on election officials fall into a handful of categories, according to Norden. In Florida, Georgia, Iowa and Indiana, local election officials are now limited in their ability to place and run mail-in ballot drop boxes. By setting a national standard for voter access, the bill would not only prevent states from blocking local election officials who seek to ease voter access, but would actually require officials to increase access. Stripping Officials Of PowerThe second way that GOP-run states have limited election officials is to strip them of their power to run elections or threaten them with criminal sanctions.

Source: Huffington Post October 29, 2021 19:49 UTC