“The Money Game” is ProPublica’s widget to chart contributions to candidates in the Illinois governor’s race
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Felon voting ban may be overturned in New Jersey
Law prevents individuals convicted of a serious crime from voting – even after they’ve done their time
Russia successfully hacked voting systems in 7 states
Russia managed to penetrate seven states by hacking voting websites, registration systems and databases
N.J. could move to allow inmates to vote from prison
State lawmakers on Monday announced legislation that would return voting rights to nearly 100,000 people
6 States Where Voters Could Push Democracy Forward in November
States hold votes to curb lobbyist influence, raise the minimum wage, enact police reforms, or restore voting rights
It is way past time to end partisan gerrymandering
Drawing the boundary lines of legislative or congressional districts to provide an unfair advantage needs to stop
Battle over Pennsylvania congressional map set to escalate
Common Cause and NAACP considering filing suit in federal court to challenge the new Supreme Court map
Text-deleting app leads to Missouri transparency controversy
Amid investigation, state government alters records policy, forbidding use of the text message-deleting app Confide
Republicans vow to sue over new Pennsylvania congressional map
National and state GOP officials plan to challenge Pennsylvania’s new congressional map in federal court
Pa. State Supreme Court releases new 2018 redistricting map
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court released a new congressional district map, upending familiar boundaries