The Voting News Weekly: The Voting News Weekly July 9-15 2012

In a case that could undermine parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a Federal court heard arguments in a case challenging the Texas Voter ID law. Slate considered the potential for a repeat of Florida’s election meltdown this November. The sudden resignation of Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter may cost taxpayers $650,000 if a primary is required for the special election to fill his seat. Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie came under fire for the title given to a measure of the November ballot. The New York Daily News proposed absentee ballots as a potential for controversy in a close election this November. The recyling that recently purchased Ireland’s un-used electronic voting equipment has donated €10,000 to a children’s charity. Libyans participated in their first nationwide elections in four decades and Mexico’s elections were marred by irregularities and bribery.