“Candidate intimidation” is seldom discussed. This is a good time, as New Jersey’s party primary nomination deadline around the corner.
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Several Major Third Party Access Decisions Expected Soon
There are pending ballot access lawsuits in the U.S. District Courts in Illinois and Maine, as well as the Arkansas Court of Appeals.
Lawmakers Break Fundraising Records To Kick Off 2022
The 2022 election cycle is already making history, as candidates announce record fundraising just three months into the campaign.
The Blue States That Make It Hardest To Vote
Republicans are being chastised for calling for restrictive voting rules. However, states like Biden’s Delaware are also making voting difficult.
Arkansas Bill To Vastly Increase Candidate Filing Fees
SB 684, a Republican bill in Arkansas, vastly increases candidate filing fees for parties that nominate by primary in the state.
Official Election Websites Urged To Move To .GOV Domains
Election security remains top priority in America. In this regard, official election websites have been urged to move to .gov domains.
Texas GOP Planning A Two-Tier Voter Registration System
Texas Republicans are introducing a two-tiered voter registration scheme to evade prospective federal voting rights protections.
Online Voter Registration Bill Fails In Arkansas
On Thursday, a bill, the House Bill 1517, to establish an online voter registration system in Arkansas failed to pass the state Senate.
Alaska Could Become First State To Use Blockchain Voting
Under a new Republican proposal Alaska could be the first state to use blockchain tech statewide in its voting security scheme.
Competition for Control of the House Underrepresents Voters of Color
2020 was consistent with trend of declining House competition despite defeat of Democrats by Republican women, candidates of color.