via - Democracy Docket — Hegseth’s push comes as the Trump administration and Republican allies have pursued a series of legal and administrative changes that could make it harder for the same military voters and their families to cast ballots. The post Hegseth urges military to vote as Trump administration makes it harder for them to cast ballots appeared first on Democracy Docket .

In a recent poll, 57 percent of likely military voters said they would support a Republican candidate over a Democrat

Polk County elections staff described a state-provided ballot 'remix' duplication station meant to speed processing and add audit logs for overseas and military ballots; the county expects one machine, no county fee during the agreement, and an estimated $3,000/year maintenance cost if the county keeps it after 07/14/2029.

The committee voted 5–2 to return HB 2022 with a due-pass recommendation, making temporary 2024 calendar changes permanent (primary date and ballot-cure timing) after testimony that the earlier fixes were necessary to protect overseas military and ensure timely certification; opponents warned shortened cure windows risk disenfranchising rural and tribal voters.

New regulations streamline absentee voting for military and overseas citizens in Mississippi elections

Absentee ballots and registration simplified for military and overseas voters under new legislation.