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Voting Rights Lab

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Jan 31, 2026
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Which states currently require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote and what documents do they accept?

A handful of states and local policies now require documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) to register or to remain on voter rolls, and the specific documents accepted vary by statute and implementati...

Feb 5, 2026

What legal defenses and outcomes have arisen in prosecutions of alleged noncitizen voters?

Prosecutions alleging have produced a narrow set of legal defenses—most prominently mistake, lack of willful intent, and challenges to the government’s proof of citizenship—and outcomes that overwhelm...

Feb 5, 2026

What changes to state voter ID and verification laws occurred between 2024 and 2026, and which states recently amended their rules?

Between 2024 and early 2026 a sustained wave of state-level activity tightened and diversified and verification rules: dozens of states enacted or clarified ID procedures, some states amended the kind...

Feb 3, 2026

How did state-level certification lists for voting vendors change between 2020 and 2024, and which states switched vendors?

Between 2020 and 2024 lists for voting systems did not undergo a single, uniform nationwide replacement of vendors; rather, they changed through a mix of periodic technical recertifications, administr...

Dec 4, 2025

Are there new state laws that restrict voter registration for women in the US?

Congressional Republicans advanced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act in 2025, a federal proposal that would require in‑person documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register or to ...

Nov 15, 2025

Impact of recent voting laws on party registration totals

Recent state and federal voting-law changes have produced a mix of restrictive and expansive measures that can shift how many people register and which party they enroll with; the Brennan Center count...

Nov 12, 2025

How have voter registration shifts impacted local elections in key battleground states since 2024?

Voter registration shifts since 2024 have produced on local elections across battleground states: some states report Republican registration gains that translated into tighter local races, while other...