Big win in Maryland partisan gerrymandering case could lead to a new path for real reform
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Ballot Access Trouble For Ohio Independent Judicial Candidates
Prospective judge sues over Ohio independent judicial candidates finding it impossible to appear on ballot
State-by-State Voter Registration Deadlines Here
It can be hard to find out your state’s voter registration deadlines but here is a complete list of dates
NJ Special Interest Political Action Committees Pick Up Spending
Flood of money from NJ special interest groups is altering the political landscape ahead of vote
California Absentee Voting Overhaul to Transform Elections
Governor receives transformational California absentee voting reform he can sign into law any day
Illinois Redistricting Reforms Blocked From Ballot
Campaigners regret loss in state Supreme Court for much touted Illinois redistricting reforms
FBI Warns State Elections Targeted by Foreign Hackers
Major worry about hackers targeting vote comes true as two state elections targeted by foreign entity
Washington Top-Two System Blamed For Election Mess
State’s Republicans are benefiting from Washington top-two system for primaries causing Democrat uproar
Six States Still Without Final Election Districts For 2016 Vote
Lawsuits still ongoing means the final election districts have yet to be decided with vote approaching
NJ Motor-Voter Veto is Major Ballot Access Mistake
Motor-voter would have allowed residents to register to vote much more easily and should be no brainer