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Democratic Party of Virginia Sues U.S. Postal Service Over Mail Delays
Today, the Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) sued the U.S. Postal Service over its failure to process and deliver election-related mail in a timely manner, potentially leading to the disenfranchisement of Virginians seeking to cast absentee…
Federal Court Issues Ruling About Florida’s “Pay-to-Vote” System
Earlier this week, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge to Florida’s requirement that individuals with a former felony conviction must pay all financial obligations related to their sentence before they regain the…
Senate Republicans Block Freedom to Vote Act from Floor Debate
This afternoon, all 50 Senate Republicans opposed a procedural vote to open debate on the Freedom to Vote Act, S.2747.
The Races We’re Watching in 2021
2021 may be an “off” year for elections, but that doesn’t mean the elections that are happening are any less important. In today’s piece, we’re highlighting some of the most important races on the ballot this…
The Races We’re Watching in 2021
2021 may be an “off” year for elections, but that doesn’t mean the elections that are happening are any less important. In today’s piece, we’re highlighting some of the most important races on the ballot this…
Florida Vacant Legislative Seats
Lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis' (R) failure to call three special elections to fill vacancies in three majority-Black legislative districts.
South Carolina Redistricting Challenge
Lawsuit challenging South Carolina's current congressional and legislative maps for being malapportioned after the release of 2020 census data.
Oregon Congressional Redistricting Challenge (GOP)
Republican lawsuit challenging Oregon's new congressional map for being a partisan gerrymander in favor of Democrats.
Ohio Redistricting Challenge (OOC)
Lawsuit challenging Ohio's new General Assembly maps for being partisan gerrymanders.
Virginia Prison Gerrymandering
Lawsuit challenging Virginia's method of counting prisoners when drawing new districts.
Texas DMV Voter Registration
Lawsuit challenging Texas' noncompliance with the Motor Voter provisions of the National Voter Registration Act.