Wisconsin Republicans pushed through a sweeping set of bills Wednesday to limit the power of the state’s newly elected Democrats.
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North Carolina Ballot Fraud Investigation Muddies Election
Allegations of flagrant absentee ballot fraud in one district have thrown the Election Day results of a midterm congressional race into question.
Coalition Pushes Ranked-Choice Voting in Massachusetts
Supporters want to switch to a ranked-choice system that allows voters to weigh candidates in order of preference and transfer their votes if no one gets more than 50 percent.
Final Maine Count Confirms Citizens Made Use Of Ranked Voting
An influx of more than 6,000 previously uncounted ballots upheld the same outcome in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race.
Proposed New Jersey Redistricting Plan is Unfair to Republicans
On November 26, New Jersey Legislature advanced proposed constitutional amendment that is unfair to Republicans regarding the state’s redistricting process.
Pennsylvania Moving to Paper Ballots by 2022 After Green Party Win
The state of Pennsylvania will provide new voting systems using paper ballots by 2020 after controversial lawsuit by the Green Party is concluded.
How to Get Your Lawmakers to Listen
In this month’s midterm election, you and a whole lot of your fellow voters turned out to the polls to make your voices heard. But you’re not done yet.
Trump Nominee’s Role In Minority Voter Suppression Questioned
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law responds to Thomas Farr’s central role in voter suppression schemes in North Carolina.
Emergency Lawsuit Sparked Over Mississippi Absentee Voters
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a lawsuit concerning Mississippi’s onerous and costly absentee voting procedures.
After Referendum, North Carolina GOP Tries Voter ID Again
North Carolina GOP tries voter ID again despite strong opposition by democrats in North Carolina, majority of voters were in favor of requiring photo ID.