Texas Harris County Early Voting Extension Request
Houston Justice v. Harris County
A pro-voting lawsuit requesting that Harris County extend early voting hours to account for weather-based closures.
Court Cases
Learn more about the lawsuits shaping voting rights, redistricting and elections by exploring Democracy Docket’s comprehensive database of cases. Click on any case to find a brief summary of the lawsuit and all relevant filings in the “case documents” section.
Virginia Felony Disenfranchisement Challenge
King v. Youngkin
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Bridging The Gap In Virginia and three Virginia residents who are disenfranchised due to former felony convictions challenging the Virginia Constitution’s felony disenfranchisement provision.
Arizona 2023 Election Procedures Manual Challenge (America First Policy Institute)
American Encore v. Fontes
Lawsuit filed by America First Policy Institute, American Encore and a voter challenging two provisions of the 2023 Election Procedures Manual (EPM).
Montana Chouteau County At-Large Election Method Challenge
Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boys Reservation et al v. Chouteau County, Montana et al
A pro-voting lawsuit brought by Native American voters challenging the county’s at-large method for electing commissioners.
Arizona 2023 Election Procedures Manual Challenge (RNC)
Republican National Committee v. Fontes
Lawsuit filed on behalf of the Republican National Committee against Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) challenging Arizona’s 2023 Election Procedures Manual (EPM).
Ohio Citizenship Status Information Access Challenge
State of Ohio vs. United States Department of Homeland Security
Lawsuit filed by the state of Ohio and its secretary of state, Frank LaRose (R), against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, challenging the federal government’s refusal to provide citizenship status information.
New York Newburgh Town Board Electoral Method Challenge
Clarke v. Town of Newburgh
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Black and Hispanic voters challenging the at-large system for electing members of the Newburgh Town Board under the New York Voting Rights Act (NYVRA).
Arizona Congressional Representation Challenge
State of Arizona and Grijalva v. United States House of Representatives
A pro-democracy lawsuit seeking to compel the U.S. House of Representatives to seat Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D).
California Congressional Redistricting Challenge (Hilton)
Hilton v. Weber
An anti-voting lawsuit challenging California governor Gavin Newsom’s congressional redistricting ballot measure.
California Huntington Beach Voter Identification Challenge
People of the State of California v. City of Huntington Beach
Lawsuit filed on behalf of the people of the state of California against the City of Huntington Beach challenging Huntington Beach’s requirement for voters to provide voter identification to participate in all municipal elections, beginning in 2026.