{"id":27299,"date":"2026-10-13T10:19:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T04:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=27299"},"modified":"2026-10-13T10:19:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T04:34:44","slug":"more-than-20-states-have-new-voting-rules-ahead-of-midterms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=27299","title":{"rendered":"<strong>More Than 20 States Have New Voting Rules Ahead of Midterms<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Dragon Media News Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Voters in more than 20 states will face new rules for registering and casting ballots in this year\u2019s U.S. midterm elections. Republican-led states have enacted laws that narrow the types of voter identification accepted, require proof of citizenship or restrict mail voting.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters say the measures will strengthen election integrity. Civil rights groups warn that added requirements could prevent eligible voters from casting ballots. 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Republican-led states have enacted laws that narrow the types of voter identification accepted, require proof of citizenship or restrict mail voting. Supporters say the measures will strengthen election integrity. 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