Kate Barr’s Losing State Senate Campaign Is All About One Issue: Gerrymandering
In one of North Carolina’s most gerrymander districts, the Democratic candidate for the state Senate knows she’s going to lose badly, but she doesn’t care.
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How Arizona Became the Epicenter of Election Conspiracy Theories
Far-right extremism and election denialism has gripped the GOP but nowhere as pronounced as it has in Arizona.
Jennifer McCormick’s Plan to Boost Indiana’s Low Voter Turnout as Governor
Jennifer McCormick is the Democratic candidate for governor of Indiana, which has consistently had one of the lowest voter turnouts in the country since 2010.
Bob Ferguson Sued Trump Nearly 100 Times — Now He’s Running for Governor
The longtime Washington attorney general discusses his gubernatorial campaign, Project 2025 and how being a chess master influenced his political career.
Meet The Candidates Running Against Election Deniers In Their Communities
Forty-two candidates across six battleground states were recruited to run for office against election deniers in their communities.
Which States Offer Same-Day Voter Registration and Why Does it Matter?
Only 23 states and Washington, D.C. offer same-day voter registration, which allows voters to register to vote and then cast a ballot on the same day. “Same-day registration makes voting more accessible and encourages voters to participate in democracy,” said Carolyn DeWitt, president and executive director of Rock the Vote. Studies have shown that this […]
State Attorney General Races Are Heating Up — Democracy is at Stake
North Carolina and Pennsylvania are among ten states that will hold state attorney general elections this November.
Eugene DePasquale Runs For Attorney General of Pennsylvania on Promises To Protect Voting Rights
Eugene DePasquale is no stranger to holding elected office in Pennsylvania — he served as the state’s auditor general for eight years and before that as a state legislator for six years. Now, he’s running to be the attorney general of Pennsylvania.
Trisha Calvarese on Running Against Lauren Boebert and Ensuring the Safety of Poll Workers, Voters
Trisha Calvarese is running to represent Colorado’s 4th Congressional District against one of the most notorious MAGA Republicans…Lauren Boebert.
Montana Gubernatorial Candidate Ryan Busse Switched Parties To Do ‘What Is Best for the Country’
For decades Ryan Busse was a Republican working in firearm sales. But when he realized his values didn’t align with the GOP anymore, he switched parties and is now running as the Democratic candidate for governor of Montana.
