Georgia Republicans Challenge Election Board Rules Passed by MAGA Members
Two Georgia Republicans and a non-profit organization filed a lawsuit challenging anti-democratic rules passed by the MAGA members of the State Election Board (SEB).
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Following Lawsuit, Michigan County Official Swears He’ll Certify Election Results
Robert Froman — a Republican member of Kalamazoo, Michigan’s board of canvassers — pledged to certify the results of the November 2024 election after previously claiming he’d decline to do so if the race was “stolen” from former President Donald Trump.
Congressional Democrats, Activists Renew Push for Passage of Four Voting Rights Bills
“What do we want? Democracy! When do we want it? Now!” These words were chanted repeatedly in front of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday by some House and Senate Democrats and numerous activists during an event announcing the renewed push to pass four voting rights bills in Congress.
Georgia Judge Dismisses GOP Election Board Member’s Certification Challenge
A Georgia judge dismissed a lawsuit from a Republican Fulton County election board member who asked a court to define the certification duties of her job after she refused to certify primary results in May.
DOJ Issues New Guidance on Voter Roll Maintenance Amid Surge of Challenges
The U.S. Department of Justice issued new guidance on Monday for how and when local and state jurisdictions can remove voters from their voter registration rolls.
Florida Supreme Court To Hear Arguments in Congressional Redistricting Case
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday will hear arguments in a lawsuit led by Black Voters Matter (BVM) alleging the state’s Republican-drawn congressional map unconstitutionally diminishes Black voting power in North Florida.
Oral Argument Begins In Arizona Voter Suppression Law Challenge
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral argument on Tuesday in the ongoing legal challenge against two of Arizona’s voter suppression laws, House Bills 2492 and 2243.
Texas AG Sues Second County Over Plan To Hire Vendor for Voter Outreach
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is suing another county to prevent officials from using a third-party vendor to help with voter outreach.
Wisconsin Supreme Court To Hear Legal Challenge to Early Voting Sites
Wisconsin’s highest court will hear arguments next week in a lawsuit that could impact the availability of alternate absentee early voting sites.
RNC, North Carolina Republicans Sue Over State Guidance On Absentee Ballots
Republicans are suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections over its guidance to county election boards that an absentee ballot may be counted even if it isn’t submitted in a sealed container-return envelope.