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Virginia House Passes Strict Photo ID to Vote Bill
On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Republican-controlled Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill that would tighten ID requirements to vote.
After Attacking Mail-in Voting for Years, Trump Now Supports Drop Boxes
On Thursday, Feb. 2, former President Donald Trump, who has a long history of disparaging mail-in voting and spreading conspiracy theories about the commonsense voting tool, came out in favor of drop boxes, secure receptacles used…
Minnesota House Passes Bill Improving Voting Access to People With Past Felony Convictions
On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Democratic-controlled Minnesota House passed House File 28, a bill that would restore voting rights to individuals on parole, probation or community release due to a felony conviction.
2020 Redistricting Cycle Report: How Maps Were Challenged in Court
Since the release of 2020 census data, Democracy Docket tracked 111 lawsuits challenging maps (or lack thereof) related to 2020 redistricting. Here's what we noticed.
2020 Redistricting Cycle Report: How Maps Were Challenged in Court
Since the release of 2020 census data, Democracy Docket tracked 111 lawsuits challenging maps (or lack thereof) related to 2020 redistricting. Here's what we noticed.
Georgia Voter Intimidation Suit
Lawsuit challenging third-party voter intimidation practices in Georgia.
North Carolina Felony Disenfranchisement Challenge
Lawsuit challenging North Carolina's felony disenfranchisement law.
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 Gubernatorial Election Contest (Heath)
Petition for writ of mandamus filed by Ryan L. Heath (a self-proclaimed “civil rights activist”) against Maricopa County, Arizona Judge…
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…