Republican States Block Federal Poll Monitors

The 2024 elections will see voters across the U.S. addressing a variety of ballot measures, including those on abortion, school choice, and animal hunting laws, such as Colorado's Proposition 127 aimed at banning the hunting of mountain lions and bobcats. Meanwhile, significant voter suppression issues are emerging in Pennsylvania, where staffing shortages are causing long wait times and frustrations among voters attempting to cast ballots during early voting. In contrast, gun ownership statistics reveal that Wyoming ranks highest in gun ownership per capita, while New Jersey has the lowest. Additionally, some Republican-led states are preventing federal poll monitors from overseeing election processes, raising concerns about compliance with voting laws and potential impacts on minority voters. These developments underscore a contentious election landscape marked by varying state policies and challenges for voters.