Racially based redistricting plans have been blocked but the question of new elections are undecided
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Hawaii Holds Lessons For Puerto Rico Statehood Bid
Statehood for the island of Puerto Rico? Lessons from the last time the US added a star to its flag
Honor the Choice of Voters For a Maine Ranked-Choice System
Whatever happens, the voters chose a ranked voting method and lawmakers must abide their wish
Efforts to Block Missouri Voter ID Law Gaining Steam
Voter ID has proved as contentious in Missouri as anywhere with new lawsuit only latest turn
A New Alabama Governor is Restoring the State’s Image
Ever since Robert Bentley left office after he was caught in the midst of a sex scandal with his assistant, Kay Ivey has taken the role of the Governor of Alabama and she has been doing some fairly interesting things.
Colorado Unity Party Becomes Officially Qualified in State
Colorado Secretary of State has approved the signatures of the newly qualified Unity Party
Supreme Court to Decide on Wisconsin Partisan Gerrymander
If the Supreme Court keeps lower court decision, a major win against unfair redistricting will be had
Kentucky Campaign Finance Law Struck Down in Court
The Kentucky money politics law was quashed after ruling in a District Court found the law discriminatory
How Automatic Voter Registration Will Change Illinois
Automatic voter registration in Illinois is set to boost voter turnout and realign the political balance
Republican Gerrymandering Much More Effective Than Democrats
The GOP has been the star performer when it comes to realigning districts to serve the party