As states redraw districts, Texas’s remap still arguably wins “best in show” for the most potent gerrymander in the country.
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Attacks From Within Seen As A Growing Threat To Elections
Election officials preparing for this year’s midterm elections have yet another security risk to add to their already long list: insider threats.
Latest Moves in the Ohio Redistricting Fight
On January 12, 2022 the Ohio Supreme Court concluded that the General Assembly’s redistricting plans violated Ohio’s Constitution.
Texas Throws Out Thousands Of Ballots Under New Laws
The [Texas anti-voter law] is accomplishing its goal of making it more difficult for voters to vote and access the ballot box.
Utah Bill To End Default Mail-In Voting Fails
On Wednesday, a bill that would have returned Utah to in-person voting by default failed to advance from the committee phase.
Florida Bill Creating Election Police Unit Ready
The Senate may vote to create an election crimes investigation team, ban ranked-choice voting, changing vote-by-mail forms, others.
Redistricting And Competition In Congressional Elections
There is a rising number of districts that strongly favor one party. It is forces that go far beyond gerrymandering that explain it.
A Bipartisan Agreement On New Jersey Legislative Redistricting
After a week of intense negotiations the New Jersey Legislative Apportionment Commission last Friday adopted a new Legislative map.
Billionaires Bet Big To Influence 2022 Elections
Money is flooding this year’s congressional races, which have a 50-50 Senate split and razor-thin Democratic House majority.
Massive Campaign Contributions Flood 2022 Senate Races
More than $560 million went into the 34 upcoming Senate races nationwide in 2021, as Democrats strive to increase their 50-50 majority.