Hurricane Ian’s Impact on Florida’s Elections
Hurricane Ian blazed a trail of devastation across Florida just a month before the Nov. 8 midterm elections. Here’s how the storm is impacting the state’s elections this year.
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Watch Out: States Where Control of State Legislatures Is on the Line
During the midterm elections, 88 of the country’s 99 state legislative chambers will hold elections. In several states, partisan control over the legislature is on the line, determined by voters this November and crucial to the future of democracy.
Candidate Q&A: Chris Jones on His Run for Governor of Arkansas
In our latest candidate Q&A of the 2022 cycle, Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones lays out his pro-democracy platform.
Candidate Q&A: Tony Evers on His Re-election Bid for Governor of Wisconsin
In our latest candidate Q&A of the 2022 cycle, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) lays out his pro-democracy platform.
Candidate Q&A: Chelsea Clark on Her Run for Ohio Secretary of State
In our latest candidate Q&A of the 2022 cycle, Ohio secretary of state candidate Chelsea Clark lays out her pro-democracy platform.
Candidate Q&A: Sen. Raphael Warnock on His Re-election Run for U.S. Senate
In our latest candidate Q&A of the 2022 cycle, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) lays out his pro-democracy platform.
Missouri’s Omnibus Election Law Unpacked
On June 29, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) signed House Bill 1878, a sweeping election overhaul that reads like a fantasy novel for right-wing election conspiracists, into law. Here’s what’s in the 58-page bill and why it’s already facing two legal challenges.
Candidate Q&A: Bee Nguyen on Her Run for Georgia Secretary of State
In our latest candidate Q&A of the 2022 cycle, Georgia secretary of state candidate Bee Nguyen lays out her pro-democracy platform.
In Seven States, Removing Voters from the Rolls Just Got Easier
When list maintenance is done without proper safeguards, this routine process can lead to the removal of otherwise eligible voters. A number of Republican-led states in the last few years have enacted laws that could make this more likely.
These Bills Aim To Curb the Power of the Courts
In many states, when thwarted by the courts from enacting legislation, lawmakers are attacking the courts instead. In today’s Data Dive, we walk through a recent report that highlights the laws that would undermine the role of courts.
