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.
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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.
Candidate Q&A: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto on Her Re-election Bid for U.S. Senate
In our latest candidate Q&A of the 2022 cycle, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto lays out her pro-democracy platform.
The Rise and Fall of Mail-in Voting in Arizona
Two Republican candidates in Arizona have attacked the use of mail-in voting. But not only is mail-in voting well-established and popular — it used to be championed by the very party that now seeks to dismantle it.
Candidate Q&A: Stacey Abrams on Her Run for Governor of Georgia
In our latest candidate Q&A of the 2022 cycle, Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams lays out her pro-democracy platform.
Making Voting Accessible With Section 208 of the VRA
A key, but often overlooked, provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is Section 208, which states that all individuals who need assistance when voting can receive that assistance from a person of their choice.
Why Texas Republicans Want a State Electoral College
The Texas GOP proposed creating a state electoral college to elect statewide officials like the governor. In today’s piece, we unpack this proposal and what it has to say about the current state Republicans nationwide.
The 1993 “Motor Voter” Law Helping You Register to Vote
The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) is often referred to as the “Motor Voter” law for its focus on voter registration opportunities when interacting with motor vehicles agencies, but it does much more.
As Ohio Goes, So Goes the Nation
No redistricting process has been more fraught than Ohio. It finally has maps in place — but only for this year. In today’s piece we’re recapping what went wrong in Ohio — and what it means for the country as a whole.
