If the Supreme Court rules that this round of Ohio redistricting is unconstitutional, it should remain consistent and rule in favor for Republican voters in Illinois and Maryland. Only a solution that works for both parties is likely to stick.
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The Case for Voter Fraud Tested — and Utterly Fails
When the proponent was challenged in a courtroom to prove that voter fraud is rampant, the claims went up in smoke
Kansas Law Requiring Voters to Prove Citizenship Blocked
The law had required everyone who registered to vote to produce documentation on their U.S. citizenship
Supreme Court Refuses to Block Partisan Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court missed an opportunity today to lay down a firm marker identifying partisan gerrymandering
WEBINAR: The Author of California’s Top-Two System Wants Changes
Two of the leading experts on the California’s top-two system of voting recently went head-to-head in debate
Illinois Law to Limit Ballot Measures May Appear on the Ballot
The proposed Illinois election law says that only three ballot measures may appear on the ballot
One Person, One Volunteer, One Better Way to Vote
What a long strange trip it has been. I am still happily shocked that the people of Maine have now spoken via the ballot, twice, to insist that We the People are indeed in charge. Let’s hope our Representatives now represent us.
Historic Vote on Splitting Up California Coming in November
Proposal to divide the state into three separate states has received enough signatures from voters to appear on the ballot
Court Blocks 10% Petition for Nebraska Independent Candidates
The Nebraska petition requirement for non-presidential independent candidates is now unconstitutional
US High Court Voter Roll Decision May Have Limited Impact
A Supreme Court ruling has cleared the way for states to take a tougher approach to maintaining their voter rolls