The Voting News Daily: IN SoS indicted for voter fraud; VA, WV jurisdictions consider optical scan; Internet voting proponent wins British Columbia premiership
House Bill 19 by Rep. Kerry Rich, R-Albertville, which with some exceptions would require voters to show photo identification at the polls. Photo identification could include an Alabama driver’s license, a non-driver ID card issued by a state or county agency, a military ID or a U.S. passport, among other options.
Animal cruelty opponents and anti-tax activists may seem odd bedfellows, but both have thrown their support behind a San Mateo County man’s legal fight to allow California voters to sign ballot initiative petitions electronically using touch-screen devices. Read More
CO: Valley Courier Saguache County clerk must answer to Grand Jury
For the past seven weeks the State Attorney General has been investigating irregularities in Saguache County’s Nov. 2, 2010 election process, detailed in six citizen complaints sent to the AG in January 2011. The investigation following the complaints led to the grand jury referral. Read More
CT: Election panel urges reforms after Bridgeport election woes – Connecticut Post
One recommendation, which the panel noted would be controversial considering the state and federal governments’ financial woes, was for the state and federal governments — rather than municipalities — to pay for state and federal elections. Read More
A special panel that reviewed Election Day problems at Bridgeport polls has endorsed a plan to give the state’s top election official greater oversight in city and town voting preparations. Read More
IN: Indiana’s top election official faces felony charges – The Hill’s Ballot Box
The official responsible for administering elections in Indiana is facing seven felony counts, including voter fraud and perjury, according to the Indianapolis Star. Read More
“While disappointed in the grand jury’s decision, I will cooperate fully in the upcoming judicial process,” said White.
“I have confidence in the system and I believe the evidence will prove that I did not intentionally break any laws. But more importantly, I will continue to do the job I was elected to do and carry on serving the needs of Hoosier taxpayers through the Secretary of State’s office. I am humbled by the outpouring of support. The important work on behalf of Hoosiers will not be derailed by this process.” Read More
IN: 89.3 FM WFPL | Daniels Encourages White to Step Down Until Charges Are Resolved
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels is calling on recently-indicted Secretary of State Charlie White to step down until the charges against him are resolved. Read More