Former Vice President Mike Pence’s Record on Voting Rights
Rather than renounce the conspiratorial thinking and falsehoods that led to Jan. 6, Pence has spent the last two years affirming Republican fears about voter fraud.
Allie Rothenberg
The 2022 Midterms Had the Second Highest Voter Turnout in 20 Years
Earlier this month, the bureau released data from the latest iteration of this survey, with information about voting during the November 2022 midterm elections.
The Republican War on Drop Boxes Continues
Even as some Republican leaders seem to be walking back their opposition to drop boxes, the war on drop boxes is here to stay.
After the North Carolina Supreme Court Reversed Itself, Elected Officials and Experts React
The ruling will allow Republicans to cement their power in a purple state. The reversal also complicates a pending U.S. Supreme Court Case, Moore v. Harper, which could have implications nationally.
50 States of Lawsuits: North Carolina
Litigation in North Carolina is perhaps most notable for being the current source of efforts to get the U.S. Supreme Court to endorse the fringe independent state legislature (ISL) theory.
50 States of Lawsuits: Arizona
Our 2022 litigation report revealed that Arizona had by far the most voting rights lawsuits, with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin in second and third. The litigation in Arizona comes in many flavors, with 20 ongoing lawsuits.
Georgia’s S.B. 202 Unpacked
Nearly two years since its enactment, S.B. 202 continues to restrict voting and impede election administration in the Peach State.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Latest Order Could Throw a Wrench in a Major Election Case
There’s a plethora of ways Moore v. Harper could end, including no decision at all. Here, we outline the possibilities we can expect — both if the Court declines to issue a decision and if it does reach a ruling.
Republicans Hint at Why They Are Restricting Ballot Measures in These States
In many states, Republicans are restricting ballot measures in response to efforts that have enacted policies — like codifying abortion rights and expanding public benefits — that Republicans don’t support.
Mississippi Continues To Deny Black Americans Political Power
The Mississippi House approved a bill that would create a new, unelected court system in the state capital of Jackson. The proposal is just the tip of the iceberg in a state that continues to undermine minority representation.
