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.

• Blogs: Judges Seem Ready To Mess With Texas’ Voter ID Law | TPM
• Florida: Florida looks ready to repeat many of the same mistakes in how it conducts its elections | Slate
• Michigan: Special election to replace McCotter could be shelved | Detroit Free Press
• Blogs: Minnesota Election Law Ballot Measure – So Much More than Just Voter ID | Brennan Center for Justice
• Editorials: Meet the hanging chad of 2012 – absentee ballots | NY Daily News
• Ireland: E-Voting machines finally put to use | TheJournal.ie
• Libya: Libyans vote in 1st nationwide election in decades but violence underscores challenges ahead | The Washington Post
• Mexico: Irregularities reveal Mexico’s election far from fair | guardian.co.uk