Ahead of updating state voting systems, Louisiana’s Voting System Commission met this week to hear about new certification standards.
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Toting Up The Net Partisan Effects Of Redistricting Reform
On type of redistricting reform takes the power to redistrict from legislatures and another leaves it with them but limits partisan gerrymandering.
Biden Taps New Election Money Regulator
Axios has learned that President Biden intends to appoint election law attorney Dara Lindenbaum to the FEC.
Why Propose An Election Security Police Force In Florida?
As Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his first term, he is again relying on false claims of voter fraud to appeal to his Republican base.
Manipulative Political Ads Fail At Swaying New Voters
Both Democrats and Republicans are more likely to be emotionally moved or offended by political advertising generated by their parties.
DeSantis Confuses Absolute Power with Freedom
Will Trump call out DeSantis for placing Medicare and Medicaid funds for some seniors in jeopardy? Will DeSantis have to face the consequences of his actions?
Ohio Supreme Court Rejects New District Maps
The Ohio Supreme Court Wednesday rejected newly designed maps that would have kept Republicans in control of the state legislature.
Sham Election Reviews Continue to Undermine Democracy
One year after a failed attempt to reject the will of the voters, states, local governments, and Congress must act to secure elections.
Third Parties Excluded From Elections In Georgia
Wednesday, a federal appeals court restored Georgia’s stringent standards for third-party candidates seeking to appear on the ballot.
Why COVID Led To Recalls Flopping Nationwide
2021 looks set to be the year of the recall seen Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall and targets on school board members over COVID restrictions.