North Carolina voters will finally get a chance to elect their lawmakers using fair maps, thanks to a court ruling that struck down the existing maps.
American State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Disability Rights Should Be Central in US Presidential Race
This week, ten United States presidential candidates will take the stage to debate healthcare and others issues affecting people with disabilities.
South Carolina GOP appears to violate own rules in canceling primary for Trump
South Carolina GOP appeared to violate its own rules on Saturday when the party’s executive committee voted to cancel next year’s primary election.
Common Cause Urges States to Expand Voter Registration through Lottery Tickets
Common Cause called on state lottery commissioners throughout the country to add voter registration information to the back of lottery tickets.
Russia’s Playbook for Disrupting Democracy
Russia’s interference in the 2016 US presidential election shouldn’t have been a total shock. Matt Apuzzo, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, tells us why.
Howard Schultz Formally drops out of Presidential Race
Howard Schultz has formally dropped out of the presidential race although he had suspended his potential independent run several months ago.
Why Maine’s Governor will delay action on Ranked Choice Voting
Gov. Janet Mills said Friday she would delay action on a bill passed by Maine lawmakers last month to expand ranked-choice voting to presidential elections.
California brief asserts requiring tax returns disclosure not a qualification
August 6 California Sec. of State filed brief in federal lawsuits over new California law on presidential tax returns. The brief is an important read.
Slowing job growth raises 2020 stakes for Trump
An underwhelming August jobs report is adding to fears of an economic slowdown, raising the stakes for President Trump’s reelection bid.
Report: Summer 2019 Election Law Round-Up
Report looks at several of the latest rulings by New York courts concerning limitations on the public’sinvolvement in elections and electoral fraud.