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.
May v. Rosenthal
Election contest filed by Mike May, the Republican candidate for the 135th state House District, who lost to Jon Rosenthal, the Democratic candidate for the 135th State House District, by a margin of 16%.
Texas Organizing Project v. Wolff
Lawsuit filed by the Texas Organizing Project challenging the Bexar County Elections Department’s decision to close numerous polling locations for the upcoming 2022 midterm elections.
Mealer v. Hidalgo
Election contest filed by Alexandra Mealer, the Republican candidate for the Harris County, Texas judge position, against her Democratic opponent, Lina Hidalgo.
Lunceford v. Craft
Election contest filed by Erin Elizabeth Lunceford, the Republican candidate for the 189th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, against her Democratic opponent Tamika Craft.
Paxton v. Harris County Commissioners Court
Petition filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) seeking emergency relief from the Texas Supreme Court to prohibit the counting of ballots cast during Harris County’s extended polling hours during the Nov. 8, 2022 election.
Harris County Republican Party v. Tatum
Lawsuit filed by the Harris County Republican Party challenging “multiple instances of ill-advised and illegal alterations of election procedures which must be stopped immediately.”
Texas Organizing Project v. Harris County
Petition filed by the Texas Organizing Project requesting that the Harris County District Court allow 12 polling locations to remain open until 8:00 p.m. CST, which is one hour later than they would normally remain open.
Nichols v. Bell County
Order allowing polling locations in Bell County, Texas will remain open until 8:00 p.m. CST due to technical issues earlier on Election Day.
Beaumont Chapter of the NAACP v. Jefferson County
Lawsuit filed by the Beaumont Chapter of the NAACP and a Jefferson County, Texas voter against Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Commissioners Court, the Jefferson County Clerk and Mary Beth Bowling, the presiding judge of the John Paul Davis Community Center.
Gutierrez v. Abbott
Lawsuit challenging Texas’ legislative districts and reapportionment plan following the release of 2020 census data.
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