voting rules

Trump Targets Mail Ballots in Election Rules Push
TRUMP TARGETS MAIL BALLOTS by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows Donald Trump angrily kicking a USPS mailbox, causing mail ballots to scatter, while clutching a sign labeled MAIL BALLOT RULE. The mailbox is labeled SUPREME MAILBOX at the base. Published on September 16, 2026, the image responds to debates over mail voting procedures and potential Supreme Court involvement in election rules. The visual metaphor illustrates opposition to expanded mail ballot access by depicting physical disruption of the postal system. Trump is caricatured with windblown hair and an open-mouthed expression of rage. Scattered ballots on the ground reinforce the theme of discarded votes. The piece uses the familiar USPS eagle logo and blue mailbox design for immediate recognition.
Supreme Court Curbs Trump Postal Voting Push Before Midterms
Marian Kamensky, Austria
The Supreme Court has moved to restrict efforts by former President Trump to limit or challenge postal voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. The ruling comes as both parties prepare for a high-stakes contest that could determine control of Congress. Trump allies have pushed measures they say protect election integrity while critics see them as attempts to suppress turnout. The decision underscores the court's continuing role in shaping voting rules. The cartoon portrays the court as a necessary check on Trump's aggressive tactics.
NC Elections Board Changes Mail Ballot Rules
NC ELECTIONS BOARD MOVES THE GOALPOSTS by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
The North Carolina Board of Elections has updated rules governing mail ballots for the 2026 elections, introducing stricter verification and deadline requirements. The changes affect how voters submit ballots and have drawn criticism for complicating access. The move comes amid ongoing debates over election security and participation. Critics argue the adjustments disproportionately impact certain voter groups. The cartoon portrays the board as actively shifting standards to the disadvantage of mail voters.
Roberts Court Uses Shadow Docket to Restrain Trump on Mail-In Voting
ROBERTS COURT LEASHES TRUMP ON SHADOW DOCKET by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
The Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts issued orders limiting former President Donald Trump's administration from advancing certain mail-in voting restrictions through the shadow docket. The rulings underscore the Court's role in checking executive actions on election procedures ahead of future contests. The cartoon portrays the Roberts Court maintaining firm oversight while depicting resistance from Trump-aligned efforts.
Permanent Daylight Saving Time Proposal Sparks Debate Over Policy Reversals
PERMANENT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME DEBATE by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
Proposals to make daylight saving time permanent coincide with debates over tariffs, abortion access, voting rights and environmental rules. The cartoon frames these as part of a broader pattern of policy shifts that some view as steps backward.
North Carolina Election Rules Route Mail Ballots Straight to Trash
NC RULES TRASH MAIL BALLOTS by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
North Carolina election officials have implemented rules that invalidate or discard large numbers of mail ballots. The changes affect voter access in the state. The editorial criticizes the policy as an unnecessary barrier to participation.
Donald Trump redefines voter ID rules in polling place scene tied to voting rights debate.
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
A new political cartoon depicts Donald Trump redefining voter ID requirements at a polling place. The former president, shown in a white suit and hat, gestures toward a sign stating I.D. REQUIRED while a bird labeled JIM 2.0 smirks nearby. The bird's speech bubble states that I.D. stands for I DECIDE who gets to vote. Trump chuckles at the line. The image, published July 8, 2026, uses the Jim Crow reference to comment on ongoing debates over voter identification laws and access to the ballot. The cartoon ties the visual to concerns that such rules could limit participation in elections.
Trump Ties Housing Affordability Act to Mike Lee Voter Bill
TRUMP TIES HOUSING ACT TO VOTER BILL by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows President Trump riding a large black bird labeled Jim Crow 2.0. The bird carries him across the frame. Bottom text states Trump threatens to withhold signature from the Housing Affordability Act unless Mike Lee's voter suppression bill passes. The image responds to legislative negotiations in late June 2026 where the president linked the two measures. It uses the historical Jim Crow reference to frame the voter bill as restrictive. The visual ties the housing measure directly to the election-related proposal.
SCOTUS Louisiana Redistricting Decision Draws Sharp Reaction
SCOTUS RULES ON LOUISIANA MAP by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
The Supreme Court ruled on Louisiana's congressional map involving civil rights era districts. The image shows a Democrat figure holding a chain attached to a second figure who comments on the decision affecting constituents.
Republican elephants tie SAVE Act voting rules to self-preservation
REPUBLICAN ELEPHANTS SAVE ACT VOTING RESTRICTIONS SAVE THEIR BUTTS by Steve Sack, politicalcartoons.com
Two anthropomorphic Republican elephants stand before a large sign listing the SAVE Act and voting restrictions including voter ID, passport, birth certificate, no mail-in ballots, voter roll purges, and limits on early and absentee voting. One elephant points to the list while the other, holding a paper marked POLLS, answers a question about what they are trying to save by replying our butts. The scene comments on Republican support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act and related measures aimed at requiring proof of citizenship and tightening ballot access.
Feb
20
2025
DOGE Efficiency Drive Draws Graveyard Complaints Over Benefits and Rights
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon by Dick Wright depicts a cemetery where tombstones complain about DOGE cutting social security benefits and questions voting rights. It responds to the 2025 launch of the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk to reduce federal waste and spending under the Trump administration.
Aug
27
2024
Voters question removal from rolls at polling station
THE VOTER PURGE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The drawing shows two voters at a desk inside a polling station reacting with surprise to news of their removal from voter rolls. One voter holds registration papers while addressing the poll worker in a red shirt. The worker responds that the action fits a larger effort to restrict choices. A large sign identifies the location. The exchange highlights ongoing debates over how states verify voter eligibility ahead of elections.
GOP mail-in-voting rules
GOP MAIL-IN-VOTING RULES by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
Feb
9
2022
A Slippery Slope
A SLIPPERY SLOPE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Modern Alternatives to the Talking Filibuster
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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