Episode 796: Iowa Gov. Signs Bill Banning Ranked Choice Voting, and Allowing Poll Workers to Challenge Citizenship Status of Voters

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 6, 2025

Iowa Gov. Signs Bill Banning Ranked Choice Voting, and Allowing Poll Workers to Challenge Citizenship Status of Voters
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed two election bills May 2nd, one of which includes provisions for poll workers to challenge the citizenship of voters in the polling place, a ban on ranked choice voting, and a higher bar for third parties.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
Iowa Secretary of State - Iowa Secretary of State’s audit of voter registration lists finds 277 confirmed noncitizens registered to vote
Iowa Capital Dispatch - Iowa secretary of state says 277 noncitizens confirmed to be on Iowa’s voter rolls
Des Moines Register - After flagging 2,000+ ballots, Iowa secretary of state says 35 noncitizens voted in 2024
Iowa Legislature - House File 954

The Gazette - Iowa poll workers can question voters about their citizenship under new law
Iowa Capital Dispatch - Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bills on election recounts, voter citizenship verification
Brennan Center for Justice - Citizenship & Voting

Groups Taking Action:

ACLU Iowa, LULAC

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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