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We the people get big win in Americas most populous state - WTG CA
CA joined OR with automatic voter registration, I'm guessing we won't see any of the so-called red states making it easier for people to vote anytime soon - wonder why? Why are red state(r)s afraid of voters/democracy?
Automatic voter registration signed into law in California
10/13/15
By Steve Benen
Following up on a report from last month, it was earlier this year when Oregon took a historic step, turning the traditional model for voter registration on its head. Though the trend in recent years has shown some Republican state policymakers making registration more difficult in many states, Gov. Kate Brown (D) and the Democratic-led legislature made Oregon the nation’s first state with an opt-out, rather than an opt-in, model.
For years, the burden has been on the individual – if you’re eligible to vote, it’s up to you to take the affirmative steps needed to register. Oregon, however, embraced automatic voter registration, though anyone who wants to withdraw from the system voluntarily is free to do so.
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We the people get big win in Americas most populous state - WTG CA
CA joined OR with automatic voter registration, I'm guessing we won't see any of the so-called red states making it easier for people to vote anytime soon - wonder why? Why are red state(r)s afraid of voters/democracy?
Automatic voter registration signed into law in California
10/13/15
By Steve Benen
Following up on a report from last month, it was earlier this year when Oregon took a historic step, turning the traditional model for voter registration on its head. Though the trend in recent years has shown some Republican state policymakers making registration more difficult in many states, Gov. Kate Brown (D) and the Democratic-led legislature made Oregon the nation’s first state with an opt-out, rather than an opt-in, model.
For years, the burden has been on the individual – if you’re eligible to vote, it’s up to you to take the affirmative steps needed to register. Oregon, however, embraced automatic voter registration, though anyone who wants to withdraw from the system voluntarily is free to do so.
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