A troubling influx of California dark money into state elections has subsided for the most part
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Proposed Census Rule is Threat to Accurate Redistricting
Any attempt at an accurate redistricting process nationwide needs to take felon voters into account
Environmental Lobbyists Show Power in Pennsylvania Senate
Pennsylvania Senate election is focus of environmental lobbyists seeking to push green agenda
Maryland Gerrymandering Has Perverted the Congressional Map
Showdown in court over Maryland gerrymandering scheme is search for long-sought standard
Setback For Third Parties in Kentucky Ballot Access Ruling
The latest Kentucky ballot access ruling is of no benefit to third party Presidential candidates
The South Dakota Constitution Party’s Ballot Access Battle
The South Dakota Constitution Party is in court to win access to the November ballot
Political Cash is Flooding Into New Jersey’s Elections
Unions and special interest groups leading a massive influx of political cash into New Jersey
Redistricting Ad Campaign Seeks to Increase Voter Awareness
The Independent Maps coalition began a $1 million summer television and digital redistricting ad campaign
Oregon Voter Registration System is Nation’s Best
Oregon voter registration system is helping make the state a leader in automatic voter registration
The Republicans Challenging Convention Voting Laws
Virginia convention voting rules that bind electors to candidates challenged in court case