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Pennsylvania Board Releases Mail-in Voting Recommendations
On Monday, Jan. 23, the Pennsylvania Election Law Advisory Board (ELAB) released an interim report recommending updates to Act 77, Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting law.
U.S. Department of Justice Asks To Participate in Texas “Wet Signature” Lawsuit
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to participate in oral argument before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a lawsuit challenging a Texas election law about voter registration…
Majority of Arizona Counties Will Not Enforce New Voter Purge Laws
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, following a lawsuit, a majority of Arizona county recorders agreed that they will not purge voters under Arizona voter suppression laws House Bill 2492 and House Bill 2243.
These Three States Saw the Most Voting Lawsuits in 2022
Arizona, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin were the top three states with the most voting and elections litigation in 2022, illustrating the competing priorities of groups looking to shape election policy through the courts.
These Three States Saw the Most Voting Lawsuits in 2022
Arizona, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin were the top three states with the most voting and elections litigation in 2022, illustrating the competing priorities of groups looking to shape election policy through the courts.
Arizona Gubernatorial Election Contest (Lake)
Lawsuit filed by Kari Lake, the failed Republican candidate for Arizona governor, challenging the results of the 2022 midterm elections.
Arkansas Legislative Redistricting Challenge
Lawsuit filed on behalf of the Arkansas State Conference NAACP and Arkansas Public Policy Panel challenging Arkansas' new state House…
Alabama Congressional Redistricting Challenge (SCOTUS)
Lawsuit currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding Alabama’s congressional map drawn with 2020 census data.
North Carolina Congressional Redistricting Challenge (SCOTUS)
Lawsuit pending before the U.S. Supreme Court on whether North Carolina state courts are permitted to review federal election regulations…
Arizona Mail-in Voting Challenge II
Lawsuit filed on behalf of the Arizona Republican Party and its chairwoman challenging the state’s no-excuse mail-in voting system.
Pennsylvania Legislative Special Elections Challenge
Lawsuit brought by state Rep. Bryan Cutler (R) challenging state Rep. Joanna McClinton’s (D) ability to be speaker and majority…