Marc Elias

As the founder of Democracy Docket and Partner at Elias Law Group, Marc Elias is a nationally recognized authority in voting rights, redistricting and law. In 2020, Marc led the historic legal effort to protect voting rights, winning over 60 lawsuits against the GOP’s efforts to suppress the vote. As Republicans continue to mount aggressive challenges to voting, Marc continues to fight back in court and on Twitter. Fighting for democracy by his side is Marc’s Portuguese Water Dog named Bode.

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Republicans Are Trying to Steal an Election

The GOP has so far failed to convince a court to adopt its radical approach to contesting elections. That could change with this race in North Carolina.

By Marc Elias

April 15, 2025

A protester waits for Democratic Associate Justice Allison Riggs to address supporters in Raleigh, N.C., on Monday, April 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera)

What We Must Do Now To Win in 2026

Since Trump entered the political scene, Democrats have outperformed in midterm elections.

By Marc Elias

April 9, 2025

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Trump’s Most Dangerous Power Grab

It was only a matter of time before Trump’s executive order targeting free and fair elections was challenged in court.

By Marc Elias

April 3, 2025

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The Power of Standing Up

Sen. Cory Booker stood on the floor of the U.S. Senate for 25 hours and 5 minutes, speaking about the threat Donald Trump poses to our democracy.

By Marc Elias

April 2, 2025

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Trump’s Latest Executive Order is a Sham—and a Warning

The greatest threat to Donald Trump’s authoritarian dream is not the courts — it is free and fair elections.

By Marc Elias

March 26, 2025

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The Sharks Circling the Boat

Donald Trump’s “flood the zone” strategy is designed to overwhelm us. He wants us to be paralyzed by fear and hopelessness.

By Marc Elias

March 19, 2025

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I Worry, but I Fight

Most of all, I worry because, to fulfill my duty as a lawyer and as a citizen I must regularly say and do things that will enrage Trump and his supporters.

By Marc Elias

March 18, 2025

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We Can’t Give In to Fear

It seems that everyone is afraid — afraid that Donald Trump will target them next, afraid that Elon Musk may single them out on his social media platform.

By Marc Elias

March 10, 2025