What Got Us Through 2022
We want to reflect on the lighter side of things, now a yearly tradition. Here’s what inspired and entertained us in 2022 — the funny, absurd and remarkable that got us through the toughest moments.
Analysis
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Democracy Docket’s Voices of 2022
This year, we published 38 guest authors on a range of issues facing voters written by activists, elected officials, experts and more. We also launched a candidate Q&A series. Today, we look back at the voices of 2022.
Looking Back at Voting Rights Litigation in 2022
A lot has happened since we last looked at the state of voting rights litigation at the end of 2021. This year, there were some notable trends across dockets that impacted voters’ access to the ballot box.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Year in Review
We took the time to look back on what happened in the U.S. Supreme Court this year in the sphere of voting. 2022 was definitely a quiet — but still significant — year that sets the Court up for major decisions in 2023.
The Purcell Principle’s Big Year
Since a short U.S. Supreme Court order in 2006, the Purcell principle has spiraled out of control. In 2022, a shallow invocation of “confusion” has been used to uphold gerrymandered maps and unconstitutional voting restrictions.
How Gerrymandering Helped Republicans Win the House
It’s impossible to know what would have happened under a different set of maps, it’s entirely plausible that Republicans won the House thanks to gerrymandered maps — and a few helpful assists from the courts.
In 2022, Election Lawsuits Went Local in These Counties
This year, we saw a number of lawsuits filed against counties or cities. Here’s a roundup of some of the big themes that emerged from county-level action across the country this election cycle.
Four Takeaways: Moore v. Harper Oral Argument
On Dec. 7, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Moore v. Harper, a case that opens review of the fringe independent state legislature theory. Here are some takeaways from the oral argument.
Litigation Look Ahead: December
We made it through the 2022 midterm elections and now 2023 is right around the corner, with December set to be a busy month.
How Republicans Target Young Voters
Republicans are passing laws restricting young voters’ ability to vote. Unfortunately, Republicans have many tools at their disposal to suppress young votes — here are some ways they make it harder for young Americans to vote.
