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.
Republican Party of Virginia v. Prince William County Election Board
Lawsuit filed by the Republican Party of Virginia and Prince William County Republican Party against the Prince William County Electoral Board and general registrar challenging the county’s composition of poll workers.
Kasperek v. Brown
Lawsuit filed by two Loudoun County voters against members of the Loudoun County Electoral Board, registrars and supervisors challenging the county’s use of electronic voting equipment.
Democratic Party of Virginia v. Lawrence
Order granting a request by the Democratic Party of Virginia to extend polling hours at the East Suffolk Recreation Center in Suffolk County, Virginia after it opened 20 minutes late due to issues with voting machines earlier on Election Day.
In Re: Extension of Voting Hours
Order granting request to keep one precinct place located at Blackstone Primary School in Blackstone, Virginia open until 8 p.m EST.
Democratic Party of Virginia v. Brink
Lawsuit filed on behalf the Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) challenging two of Virginia’s election laws.
Thomas v. Beals
Lawsuit filed in federal court challenging the 2021 Virginia House of Delegates election for being held under a redistricting plan that allegedly violates the U.S. Constitution.
Goldman v. Brink
Lawsuit filed in federal court challenging the 2021 Virginia House of Delegates election for being set to occur under a redistricting plan that allegedly violates both the Virginia and the U.S. Constitutions.
In re: Decennial Redistricting Pursuant to the Constitution of Virginia
Tracking the Supreme Court of Virginia’s process of drawing new congressional districts after the state’s commission failed to do so.
Democratic Party of Virginia v. Veal
Lawsuit filed on behalf of the Democratic Party of Virginia against USPS over its failure to process and deliver election-related mail in a timely manner.
Adkins v. Virginia Redistricting Commission
Lawsuit challenging Virginia’s method of counting prisoners when drawing new districts.