Various voting rights organizations have filed a complaint in the US District Court for Arizona challenging new voter suppression laws.
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California Recall System Must Be Reformed
Some residents are suggesting that if Gov. Gavin Newsom is recalled, they plan to type in his name as the “replacement” governor.
Inspector Urges Ethics Review at FEC After Report
After ProPublica uncovered a key employee’s undeclared ties to Trump, the FEC’s inspector general has asked for a review of regulations.
New Laws Shift Election Power To Partisan Entities
Several of the new laws on how voters cast ballots, mostly GOP-crafted, have moved election management to highly partisan entities.
Let the Gerrymandering (and the Legal Battles) Begin
The Census Bureau will release statistics Thursday, kicking off a major redistricting dispute that could determine who controls Congress.
Secretary Of State Elections Emerge As Political Flashpoint
Republicans and Democrats are preparing for high-stakes campaigns to influence a slew of races for secretary of state next year.
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Voter Suppression Bills
On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed Republican-sponsored bills that would have limited Wisconsin’s absentee voting options.
The Bureaucrats Vital To Democracy
Poll workers are vital to our democracy, but they are also vulnerable to threats to their personal safety or concerns about their well-being.
How the War on Terror Undermined American Democracy
America’s War on Terror is an age old campaign but took more speed following 9/11. However, how has it affected American democracy?
Lawyers Who Filed Election Lawsuit Must Pay Rivals’ Fees
Two Colorado attorneys were penalized for bringing a class-action lawsuit alleging the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump.