New Laws in GOP-Led States Hamper Voter Outreach Efforts

Voter registration groups face fines, restrictions, and operational challenges ahead of upcoming elections.

Equal Ground Education Fund in Florida has reduced staff and funding due to new state laws.
Several states, including Kansas and Missouri, have enacted laws with criminal penalties for voter registration activities.
Digital outreach is replacing in-person registration, but it lacks the personal connection and is costly.
Legal challenges are ongoing against restrictive laws in Missouri and Kansas.
Advocates argue that these laws disproportionately affect minority and low-income communities.