Why Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody Stewart Would Prefer Not To Run as a Democrat
In 2018, Melody Stewart became the first Black woman to be elected to Ohio’s high court. Now she’s asking Ohioans for a second term.
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Who Can Access My Voting Information?
As Election Day nears, many people are figuring out when and how they will cast their vote. One question that frequently arises is whether someone — a spouse, a friend, a family member or an employer — can see who you voted for.
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.
Abortion, Voting Rights, Gerrymandering: What’s at Stake in 2024 Supreme Court Races
Judges and lawyers across the nation are vying for a seat on their state’s high court, a powerful role that can shape public policy statewide.
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.
New Black Districts Could Mean New Representation in Alabama, Louisiana
In the 2024 general election, Alabama and Louisiana voters will cast their ballots in new majority-Black electoral districts.
These Right-Wing Groups Are Trying to Remove Millions of Voters Around the Country
Democracy Docket identified eight groups leading the right-wing effort to challenge the registrations of millions of voters across the country.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s Crucial Fight: Wisconsin’s Senate Seat Could Shift Dem Majority
In Democracy Docket’s latest candidate Q&A for the 2024 cycle, Baldwin talks about expanding access to voting rights, gerrymandering and why she wants to reform the filibuster.
Rethinking Absentee Voting: Why No Excuse Should Be Needed
Currently, 36 states allow people to vote by mail without providing an excuse as to why they can’t vote in person on Election Day. Every state should offer that chance to voters.
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