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Democrat Taylor Rehmet holds a more than 13,000‑vote advantage over Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the race to fill the seat vacated by former Sen. Kelly Hancock.
House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s voting laws. The package released Thursday is a long-shot priority for President Donald Trump that would mean some stricter requirements before Americans vote in the midterm elections in fall.
House Republicans unveiled a sweeping elections reform bill Thursday that would mandate long-sought requirements like presenting photo ID when voting and citizenship verification to register to vote.
A bill unveiled by House Republicans would impose stricter requirements for voters and restrict some forms of voting.
The Senate rejected an amendment Friday that would strip $5.1 billion in refugee welfare spending out of a government funding
Election requirements are at the heart of a new mega-package — and a brewing floor revolt over proof of citizenship.
Since the composition of the current State House district system in 1968, the 79th District has never held a special election. This year, on March 17, voters residing in the 79th (formerly held by Lou Schmitt) will face an historic opportunity to vote in a special election.