Summary
Voters in Maine and Texas addressed changes to voting laws. Texas approved a measure to ban noncitizens from voting, while Maine rejected new voter ID requirements.
Key Facts
- Texas voters decided to add a ban on noncitizen voting to the state constitution.
- The Texas amendment specifically lists "persons who are not citizens of the United States" as excluded from voting.
- Maine voters considered, but did not approve, a proposal for stricter voter ID laws.
- Maine's proposal included requiring a photo ID for voting.
- The Maine proposal also suggested changes to how absentee ballots are handled and limited drop box use.
- These measures are part of a broader push by Republicans to change voting laws in the U.S.
