The decisions in these redistricting cases could have significant consequences for upcoming elections
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Have an Abortion in Texas, Lose Your Right To Vote?
A Republican state representative put forth legislation that would make abortion in the state a felony
State Ballot Questions Were Flooded With Dark Money
In 2016, voters on ballot measures across the country faced unprecedented levels of secret spending
VIDEO: How Wisconsin Voting Machines Can Be Hacked
Using wireless modems means Wisconsin voting machines were at risk of hacking says expert
Rebellious Washington Electors Punished With $1000 Fine
Fines headed for mailboxes of four Democratic electors who refused to honor Washington state’s popular vote
Colorado Independent Voters Get Their Own Open Primaries
A separate and open primary system for Colorado independent voters could be mirrored elsewhere
Wisconsin Map Ruled an Unconstitutional Partisan Gerrymander
Three-judge panel finds the Wisconsin partisan gerrymander has violated both First and Fourteenth Amendments
Special North Carolina Votes Ordered to Fix Racist Redistricting
Racist redistricting process found to target black voters and all statewide districts to hold special makeup votes
Texas Refusing to Bend in its Voter ID Law Defence
State using its full power and plenty of cash against critics during its multi-year voter ID law defense
Oregon and Ohio Next to Vote on National Popular Vote Plans
Two more states could add their voices to array of National Popular Vote plans to overturn Electoral College