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.
Wilson v. City of Chicago Board of Election Commissioners
Lawsuit filed by Chicago mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson and individual voters challenging Chicago’s planned removal of 779 voting precincts and 121 polling locations ahead of the November midterm elections.
Delorey v. Jeffreys
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Wisconsin residents against the Green Bay city clerk alleging that she has not allowed “members of the public to view all aspects of the public voting process.”
Mennella v. Albence
Lawsuit on behalf of a Delaware elections inspector challenging the state’s early and absentee voting laws.
DeVisser v. Benson
Lawsuit filed by Republicans against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and the Michigan director of elections challenging a set of 2022 rules pertaining to partisan election challengers.
O'Halloran v. Benson
Lawsuit filed by Republicans against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and the Michigan director of elections challenging a set of 2022 rules pertaining to partisan elections challengers.
Priorities USA v. Nessel
Lawsuit challenging two Michigan voter restrictions.
Deas v. North Carolina State Board of Elections
Lawsuit filed by Republicans challenging the North Carolina State Board of Election’s extension of the absentee ballot return deadline for the upcoming November election and its enforcement of regulations on partisan at-large election observers.
Missouri State Conference of the NAACP v. Missouri
Lawsuit filed on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Missouri, Missouri NAACP and two voters challenging the voter ID requirement imposed by Missouri’s recently enacted omnibus voter suppression law, House Bill 1878.
Missouri Protection & Advocacy Services v. Ashcroft
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services, VozKC and voters against Missouri Secretary of State John Ashcroft (R) and others challenging Missouri’s limits on voter assistance.
Beadles v. Cegavske
Lawsuit filed in state court on behalf of Washoe County, Nevada voters who are seeking an expansion of election observation in future elections.