Barbara Rodriguez

Barbara Rodriguez is a statehouses reporter for The 19th.

Some States Eye New Protections for Election Workers Ahead of 2024

An estimated 19 states introduced bills last year to protect election officials, with six successfully passing new laws.

January 30, 2023

More than 64,000 trans people may face barriers to voting because they live in states with strict photo ID requirements.

October 15, 2022

A Georgia law allows people and groups to submit unlimited grievances related to matters of voter eligibility.

September 23, 2022

Some local officials are exploring legislation to protect abortion seekers, even if the legal road ahead is messy.

July 3, 2022

Democratic lawmakers in Michigan introduced legislation this week that would repeal a law that criminalizes abortion.

November 11, 2021