Data from the March primary shows that just one of the bill’s many provisions caused massive disenfranchisement and major racial disparities.
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Louisiana Uses ‘Jungle Primaries’. What Does That Mean?
In a “jungle primary” or “majority vote primary,” all candidates regardless of party run against each other on the same ballot.
Outside Spending On Midterm Elections Tops $1 Billion*
Outside spending on 2022 federal midterm elections topped $1 billion, surpassing the nearly $701.8 million during the 2018 midterms.
Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, To Illustrate The Story
Ron DeSantis’ arrest of 20 ex-felons for voting is unveiled MAGA republican attempt to undermine black community election enthusiasm.
When Should The States Decide?
Reproductive rights are heading to ballots in states across the country this fall. Are states the right venue for this and other issues?
How To Properly Vet Poll Workers
Attention has been paid to rogue election administrators, but election results can also be manipulated by infiltrating poll worker training.
Midterm Election Spending On Track To Top $9.3 Billion
The total cost of 2022 midterm elections is projected to exceed $9.3 billion, according to an early, conservative estimate by OpenSecrets.
The ‘Cost’ Of Voting In America By Location
There have long been numerous restrictions on voting rights in several deep-red and polarized states that increase the cost of voting.
Alaska Election Results Show Why Condorcet Is Obsolete
Ever since Mama Bear Sarah Palin lost in recent elections in Arizona, MAGA Republicans are screaming against ranked choice voting.
NY Dems Send Voters Pre-Filled Absentee Ballot Applications
Democrats in New York State claim that this procedure can boost voter turnout. Republicans in the state instead see “dirty tricks.”