The US Census Bureau’s has not yet released redistricting data and the delay may have an effect on Alabama’s Black community.
Main Congolese Opposition Party Boycotts Presidential Election
The main Congolese opposition party has boycotted the presidential election. Sassou Nguesso won re-election with 88% of votes cast.
Cameroon Police Crack Down on Organized Opposition
Cameroonian authorities have launched another crackdown on opposition members meeting to discuss reforms to the electoral code.
Jailed Vietnam Democracy Advocate Launches Hunger Strike
A Vietnamese pro-democracy activist is in a hunger strike to have his sentence reduced from 16 to 5 years under the new penal code.
Turkey Resumes its Crackdown on Student Protesters
Turkey has resumed crackdown on student protestors. The students say the appointment of rectors erodes academic freedoms.
Chilean Senate To Vote On Postponing Upcoming Elections
On Easter Sunday, April 4, Chile’s Senate will hold special session to vote on reform that will postpone upcoming general elections.
The Barriers To Democracy In Poorer Parts Of Maine
Maine has a relatively high voter turnout as compared to other states. However, voters in high-poverty areas face difficulties.
Texas Passes Restrictions On Vote-by-Mail and Early Voting
The Senate of the state of Texas passed S.B.7 March 7, 2021. If promulgated, the new law will severely restrict voter access in Texas.
The Important Interchange Between The Census And Redistricting
In the interchange between the national census and redistricting, the census is expected to lead to electoral maps that ensure equal voting rights.
Foreign Billionaire Violated Election Law In Straw Donor Scheme
To settle charges he conspired to circumvent federal election laws, Lebanese-Nigerian billionaire paid U.S. government $1.8million.