Two U.S. senators asked the FBI to explain what it has done to investigate the suspected hack by Russian intelligence of a Florida-based voting software.
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More Democratic Presidential Primaries To Use Ranked Choice Voting
Big changes are afoot in the 2020 Democratic primaries and caucuses: As many as six states plan to use ranked choice voting in these important contests.
Analysis Finds a Small Donor Class Funds Oregon Elections
As Oregon state legislators consider a package of bills to limit the influence of money in politics, a new MapLight report.
The Only State Where Winning The Popular Vote Doesn’t Guarantee Win
Mississippi is the only state in the nation where a candidate could garner a majority vote and not win the statewide office he or she was pursuing.
Libertarian Party Battling Onerous Georgia Ballot Access Laws
Briefs on both sides filed in Georgia Libertarian Party ballot access case that challenges requirements for parties that did’t get 20% of president vote.
One State Could Reshape Campaign Finance And Ethics Reforms
In the 2020 election, South Carolina will, once again, be the place that narrows the field from survivors who carry on from Iowa and New Hampshire.
Will The Supreme Court Throw A Wrench Into Virginia Politics Soon?
Supreme Court could throw a wrench into Virginia politics with decision expected this month. The State is holding primaries Tuesday.
Official Tells Florida Democrats to Expect 2020 Vote Recount
The new voter protection director for Florida Democrats told party activists that they should expect a recount during next year’s presidential election.
Governor Signs Bill Making Florida Ballot Initiatives Tougher
On June 7, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 5, the bill that makes it more difficult for statewide initiatives to get on the ballot.
New York State Senate to Propose Automatic Voter Registration
New York State Democrats continue to make dramatic reforms to state law following their successful election in 2018. Today, they’re focusing their attention on a new issue: automatic voter registration.