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Voting rights laws and constitutional amendments

Federal laws govern voting rights. Learn about the laws and how they protect your rights and make it easier for you to vote.

U.S. election laws date back to Article 1 of the Constitution. This gave states the responsibility of overseeing federal elections. Many constitutional amendments and federal laws to protect voting rights have been passed since then.

LAST UPDATED: April 4, 2023

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