MA is one of the easiest US states to vote in. NH is different from other New Eng states, with a long, strong tradition of conservatism (cf. Manchester Union-Leader). But it's been shifting in a more liberal direction, partly due to MA residents relocating to southern NH.
We've had a steady influx of people from MA for as long as I can remember. Sadly, in the last several years, we've also had Free Staters moving in from all over the country specifically because our legislature is so large and it's relatively easy to get elected running as a Republican (most of them play down their Free Stater status). They're also running for local offices as a means to decrease even town government and get those taxes down as far as possible.
According to th Brennan Center website, MA has 9 bills that would restrict voting rights. I didn't check them out as I have enough to do here in NH, but just following up on this thread in case Karen or anyone else from MA wants to do so.
Beth, the MA legislature is majority Dem. There are no anti-voting measures on the docket.
It's amazing how neighboring states can be so different.
MA is one of the easiest US states to vote in. NH is different from other New Eng states, with a long, strong tradition of conservatism (cf. Manchester Union-Leader). But it's been shifting in a more liberal direction, partly due to MA residents relocating to southern NH.
We've had a steady influx of people from MA for as long as I can remember. Sadly, in the last several years, we've also had Free Staters moving in from all over the country specifically because our legislature is so large and it's relatively easy to get elected running as a Republican (most of them play down their Free Stater status). They're also running for local offices as a means to decrease even town government and get those taxes down as far as possible.
According to th Brennan Center website, MA has 9 bills that would restrict voting rights. I didn't check them out as I have enough to do here in NH, but just following up on this thread in case Karen or anyone else from MA wants to do so.
Thank you, I will check with my reps.
I should also note that per the same site, as do many states, MA has voter expansion bills too. Confusing!