In 2022, Election Lawsuits Went Local in These Counties
This year, we saw a number of lawsuits filed against counties or cities. Here’s a roundup of some of the big themes that emerged from county-level action across the country this election cycle.
Caroline Sullivan
As a former staff writer, Caroline tracked voting rights legislation, wrote the weekly newsletter and covered the intersection between voting and the criminal legal system. Originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Caroline graduated from New York University Abu Dhabi in 2021. She advocates for jail-based voting and rights restoration in her home state.
Debunking Election Myths This Thanksgiving
On Thursday, families and friends will gather to share a meal — and political opinions — this Thanksgiving. We’re pushing back against five myths you may hear and giving you the facts you need to counter them.
Five Court Wins That Impacted Voters This Election
After the 2022 midterm elections, we’re highlighting five major wins this election cycle. Hear directly from the voters and organizations on the frontlines of democracy on what these wins meant to them and their constituencies.
Young Voters Turned Out in Droves Despite Barriers
Just because young voters showed up to the polls in 2022 and made their voices heard doesn’t mean state lawmakers or election officials made it easy to do so. In Missouri, one student group faced an uphill battle.
Friend or Foe: Analyzing Amicus Briefs in Moore v. Harper
Amicus curiae translates to “friend of the court.” After reviewing all 69 amicus briefs submitted in Moore v. Harper, we’re highlighting a handful of the most insightful, provocative or compelling briefs.
What To Expect When the Election Doesn’t End on Election Day
While election officials are trying to manage voter expectations about realistic counting timelines, Republicans are indulging in the false narrative that, somehow, counting every ballot is fraudulent and wrong.
Amid Legal Battles, Nevada and Arizona Counties Turn To Hand Counting
Hand counting is less accurate, more expensive and more time consuming than electronic tabulation. Yet, voting machine conspiracies could create major issues after Election Day as more counties implement rogue election procedures.
Correcting Mistakes on Your Ballot? The RNC Says No.
Curing notifies voters of an error on their mail-in ballots and provides them an opportunity to correct it. By targeting curing, the GOP is on a mission to prevent the counting of valid ballots with trivial mistakes.
Statewide Election Denier Roundup
Over 200 GOP election deniers are on the ballot this November. In this piece, we’re focusing on the election deniers who have prevailed in securing the GOP nominations for secretary of state, governor and attorney general, three particularly impactful statewide elected positions.
Efforts To Disqualify Thousands of Voters Surge Ahead of Midterms
Wrongful, mass challenges can be discriminatory and disruptive and overwhelm election offices during an already busy time of year. These attempts to disenfranchise voters are currently proliferating across the country.
