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.
Cutler v. Chapman
Lawsuit brought by state Rep. Bryan Cutler (R) challenging state Rep. Joanna McClinton’s (D) ability to be speaker and majority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation v. Wohl
Lawsuit brought by the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and several voters against right-wing conspiracy theorists alleging that they targeted Black voters through robocalls ahead of the 2020 election.
American Council of the Blind of Indiana v. Indiana Election Commission
Lawsuit challenging Indiana’s limited at-home absentee voting options for individuals with print disabilities.
Richard v. Sununu
Lawsuit filed by a right-wing constitutional lawyer challenging the use of electronic ballot counting machines and other New Hampshire election laws.
In Re: Petition For Emergency Remedy by the Maryland State Board of Elections
Lawsuit filed by Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh (D) on behalf of the Maryland State Board of Elections seeking emergency relief to allow all local boards of canvassers to “meet and to open envelopes, canvass, and tabulate mail-in ballots no earlier than 8:00 a.m. on October 1, 2022.”
Cook v. Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration
Lawsuit filed voters and the Cobb County Democracy Center against the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration and its members, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) and the Georgia State Election Board and its members.
Republican National Committee v. Richer
Lawsuit filed by Republicans against Maricopa County officials alleging that the county has violated Arizona law by imposing strict regulations on election workers and making it harder for Republicans to participate in election administration.
Pennsylvania Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee v. Pennsylvania Department of State
Lawsuit filed on behalf of the Republican-led Pennsylvania Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee requesting a writ of mandamus for the enforcement of a Sept. 15, 2021, subpoena issued by the Republican-led committee.
Heath v. Thompson
Petition for writ of mandamus filed by Ryan L. Heath (a self-proclaimed “civil rights activist”) against Maricopa County, Arizona Judge Peter A. Thompson requesting that the judge vacate (meaning void) his order in Lake v. Hobbs.
Hobbs v. Crosby
Lawsuit filed by Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) against the Cochise County Board of Supervisors for failing to canvass the election results of the 2022 midterm elections.