Hansi Lo Wang

Voting in 2024 comes with new regulations and expanded early voting opportunities. Experts analyze shifting voting patterns and the balance between in-person and mail-in ballots. Challenges with the U.S. Postal Service heighten concerns around mail-in voting. The aftermath of the 2020 election is scrutinized, spotlighting Trump's refusal to concede and the Electoral Count Reform Act. As key swing states like Pennsylvania prepare for potential delays, the importance of patience in the vote-counting process is underscored.

Hansi Lo Wang, NPR's dedicated correspondent on voting rights, dives into the alarming efforts by Louisiana officials to redefine who counts as 'Black' in voting maps. This could significantly diminish the voting power of Black citizens nationwide. The discussion touches on the historical implications of such changes, ongoing legal battles around the Voting Rights Act, and how these efforts threaten civil rights protections. Wang also emphasizes the broader ramifications of redefining racial identity in the context of representation and electoral integrity.