Big cities faltered this year in producing the large vote totals that Democrats have traditionally relied on for election wins in many states.
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Voter ID, Partisan Gerrymandering Struck Down In NC Rulings
The North Carolina Supreme Court issued two important rulings in voting rights cases Friday, on gerrymandering and voter ID.
Georgia’s Racial Turnout Gap Grew In 2022
Despite high voter turnout in last month’s election, the racial turnout gap was larger than any point in the past decade.
Supreme Court Majority Questions Massive Shift Of Election Authority
A majority of Supreme Court justices Wednesday seemed reluctant to find that state legislators may manipulate congressional district lines.
Independent Candidates Have Been Consistently Winning More Seats
In every even-numbered general election, more than ten independent candidates have been elected in 2022, 2020, 2018, 2016, and 2014.
Democracy Was Top Motivating Factor For Voters
Research commissioned by End Citizens United and Let America Vote demonstrates that democracy issues are dominant in voters’ decision-making.
Cost Of 2022 State And Federal Elections To Exceed $16.7 Billion
The estimated cost of of the latest cycle of state and federal midterm elections is projected to exceed a staggering $16.7 billion.
How Redistricting Shaped The Midterms
Both parties entered the latest redistricting cycle seeking to press their advantages where they could get possible votes.
Major Party Share Of Registration Declines Again
Recent figures on registration by party show that the share of voters registered in minor parties and as independents has hit a new high.
Women Will Make Up Majority In Colorado Legislature
Colorado is set to become second state to elect majority female legislature, it will increase in the number of female state lawmakers nationwide.