Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners proposes permanent rule banning electronic signatures on voter registration forms.

The Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners has opened a public comment period for a proposed permanent rule that bans election officials from accepting voter registration forms signed with electronic signatures. The temporary rule, passed last month, requires voters to use pen and paper for registration, aiming to provide clarity for county clerks and potential voters, according to Board Director Chris Madison. Critics claim the rule could lead to increased voter suppression.

June 12, 2024
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