In April 2021, Georgia passed a law significantly restricting voter access. Nevertheless, voting has surged in the state since then.
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Democrats’ Hopes In House Hurt By New District Maps
The courts released a new slate of congressional districts Monday, which might help Republicans gain ground in this year’s midterms.
Election Officials Steel Themselves for Threats in Midterms
A number of election administrators claim threats and harassment have formed a consistent undertone to their work since 2020.
The Little Boxes Making A Mockery Of Campaign Finance Laws
Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon, facing challenge, wanted to send an urgent message to allies ahead of the primaries: It was time to fight.
Election Denial In The Race For Pennsylvania Governor
Election denial – the stance that Biden didn’t win the 2020 election – has loomed large in Pennsylvania’s current gubernatorial contest.
Missouri Lawmakers Approve A Photo ID Requirement For Voters
The state’s Republican-led lawmakers Thursday passed a bill that would require residents to have photo identification to cast a ballot.
Missouri Passes New Congressional Map, Ending Stalemate
Thursday, the Missouri Senate approved a new congressional map, pushing a last-minute proposal through against Republican opposition.
Polarization And State Legislative Elections
The pool of candidates has polarized substantially in recent decades, while electoral competition has been consistently low, study.
Ohio’s Redistricting Mess Threatens A Smooth Election In November
The state Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled version after version of the congressional and state legislative maps unconstitutional.
Idaho GOP riven by primary civil war
A heightened version of the national divisions sparked primaries against the governor, attorney general, and a congressman.