Lawmakers Propose Changes to State Election and Voting Laws Following the Midterms

Poll workers help voters inside a polling location in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 13, 2020. Sergio Flores/Getty Images

Republican and Democrat state lawmakers across the country have been putting together their proposals in preparation for their next legislative sessions. Bills concerning voting and election laws are among the most popular themes following the midterms.

Many election and voting bills are related to enforcing election laws, increasing election and voter fraud penalties, automatic voter registration, restoring voting rights to felons after release from prison, and more.

Election Reforms Proposed in Texas

The Texas Legislature, which convenes on Jan. 10, has already seen hundreds of pre-filed bills, with dozens related to voting and election laws. Some appear akin to the issues voters experienced in Harris County, which encompasses Houston, during the 2020 general election and 2022 midterms.