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Following the Democrats' midterm victories, The New York Times reported that the party plans on implementing new voting laws in the states.
According to the report, state legislators and governors of the Democrats have discussed implementing new voting laws, such as requiring people to register before they can vote. The party also plans on increasing the number of early and absentee ballots. In 2024, the Democrats were able to retain many of their governors and key state legislatures.
The newspaper noted that in 2016, Oregon was the first state in the country to implement automatic registration. It also reported that the state led the nation in voter turnout. Steve Simon of Minnesota, the state's Democratic secretary, said that implementing the policy for minors was one of the priorities of his office.
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The New York Times also reported that Michigan's governor, Gretchen Whitmer, is considering implementing automatic registration. In the state, officials have also created an independent commission to draw legislative boundaries, and voters have been dropping off ballots at various locations.
Jocelyn Benson, the Michigan Secretary of State, is also reportedly looking into making sure that voters are aware of the correct information regarding the ballot measures and the voting dates.
In response to the concerns about the spread of misinformation, Benson noted that the most important threat to democracy is the harassment and threats that election officials face. She also said that everyone should be held accountable for their actions.
Both the Democratic governors of Oregon, Kate Brown and Whitmer, did not respond to the Daily CNF's request for comment.
The preceding is a summary of an article that originally appeared on Daily Caller.
