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Missouri Judge Upholds Strict Photo ID Requirements for Voting 

Missouri Judge Jon E. Beetem yesterday upheld the state’s strict photo ID requirements for in-person voting after finding the new rules do not violate the Missouri Constitution’s guarantee of the fundamental right to vote.

RNC Voluntarily Dismisses Challenge to Michigan’s Expanded Voter Registration Sites

The Republican National Committee and Trump campaign voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit challenging Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) 2023 directive that designated certain state and federal agencies as voter registration sites. 

Casey Concedes to McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate Race Amid Lawsuits

Democratic Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey conceded on Thursday to his GOP challenger David McCormick in the Pennsylvania Senate race amid a barrage of lawsuits on both sides.