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How States Are Changing Voter Laws Ahead of 2026 Midterms

With the midterm election primary season beginning, voters will need to consider how voting rules have changed since 2024. Many states have passed laws relaxing or tightening requirements, including how and when to vote by mail, changes to early voting, and how to address voting problems.

Nearly 200 bills affecting elections were passed by state legislatures in 2025 and into 2026. Here are the ones most impactful to the 2026 midterms, based on a review by the Voting Rights Lab, an advocacy group.

Alabama

Alabama passed a law that says driver’s licenses issued to noncitizens aren’t valid voter ID.

Another new law requires more frequent voter roll maintenance and bans the use of the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) for determining address changes. Many Republicans have criticized the use of ERIC data for voter registration outreach because of concerns about the privacy and confidentiality of voter information.

Arizona

Arizona moved its primaries from August to July. It also increased access for poll watchers and people designated by political parties to challenge votes.

In addition, it passed a law saying that only voters on the permanent mail voting list can receive mail-in ballots.

The same law stipulates that local government offices must be open on Fridays and the weekends right before and after an election to let people cure ballots with signature or ID issues, if any such ballots are outstanding.

Arkansas

Arkansas has an amendment to its state constitution on the 2026 ballot that would explicitly state that only United States citizens can vote in any election in the state. The state already requires a photo ID to vote.

2 thoughts on “How States Are Changing Voter Laws Ahead of 2026 Midterms”

  1. BREAKING

    Speaking of elections, it looks like Julie has turned her back on Sheriff Mike Lewis and endorsing her buddy Scott Hamilton.

    This is from Julies FB pager where she posted pictures. “So many people?” There was only 15 people at the meeting. Question for the Republicans. Is Julie the leader of the Republican Party? Why is Julie posting all these “Endorsements” on her FB page for her hand picked candidates? She posted some endorsement of a guy with a long greasy wannabe Grizzly Adams beard. Who gave her the authority to speak on behalf of the Wicomico County Republican Club? Why is she in charge of the Republican Central Committee. Julie Giordano and her Minions have ruined the Republican Party in Wicomico County. She and her minions are the reason that so many Democrats are running for seats in Wicomico County. Clearly Julie is picking people that she knows will rubberstamp everything she does. If you were smart you would vote for their opponent.

    Julie Giordano
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    Had a great time at the monthly meeting of the Wicomico Republican Club! It’s always encouraging to see so many people who care deeply about our community and the future of our county.
    A big thank you to our guest speaker, Scott Hamilton, who is running for Sheriff. He shared his thoughts and vision for public safety and it was great to hear directly from him and have the opportunity for conversation with our members.

    If you are a Republican candidate and would like to come speak at a future meeting, please feel free to reach out. We would love the opportunity to hear from you and introduce you to our members.
    Strong communities are built when people stay engaged and involved. Thank you to everyone who came out!

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