by MBJ Staff Published: July 5,2012
Tags: discrimination, election, identification, politic, poll, state government, state law, vote, voter, voter identifiacation, Voting, voting right
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The Secretary of State’s Office reports its outreach initiative offering assistance to individuals with no acceptable forms of photo voter identification has received limited response in its first two weeks. “We have inundated the state with outreach initiatives requesting these individuals contact our office,” says Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. “So far, only [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: June 20,2012
Tags: election, federal agency, federal government, identification, law, Politics, state government, state law, vote, voter, voter identification, Voting, voting rights
JACKSON — Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says he’s trying to answer all questions that might come up as Mississippi seeks federal approval for its proposed voter ID law. Republican Hosemann tells The Associated Press he and his staff are reviewing documents related to the Justice Department’s rejection of voter ID laws in Texas and [...] [...]
JACKSON — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant plans a ceremony today to sign a voter ID bill. The measure will become law only if it is approved by the U.S. Justice Department. Because of Mississippi’s history of racial discrimination, federal approval is required for any change in election laws or procedures. House Bill 921 would require [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: March 15,2012
Tags: bill, elections, identification, law, lawmaker, legislation, legislator, Legislature, state government, state law, voter fruad, voters, Voting
JACKSON — The Mississippi House has passed a bill that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls. House Bill 921 furthers an amendment approved by 62 percent of voters in November. Because of the state’s history of racial discrimination, any change to its voting procedures must be approved by the U.S. Department [...] [...]
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