Fans of the musical “Hamilton” know three things about the nation’s first Treasury secretary because of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s brilliance. And when it came to the topic of nationalizing elections, do you know how this Revolutionary War vet and founding father characterized doing so? AdvertisementHe’s also pushing Congress to pass his so-called SAVE Act, which would require voters to show proof of citizenship when they register to vote. For politicians such as Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who this week changed his long-held position on the filibuster in order to push the SAVE Act, it’s simply about political survival. But nope: This week Florida state lawmakers, in an attempt to appease their state’s most powerful resident, passed an election overhaul law that mirrors the federal SAVE Act.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 14, 2026 17:32 UTC