Panel Recommends Rudy Giuliani Be Disbarred for Attempting To Overturn 2020 Election
On Friday, July 7, a bar disciplinary committee concluded that Rudy Giuliani should be disbarred for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Texas Legislature Sends Bill Allowing Takeover of Harris County Elections to Governor
On Sunday, May 28, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1933, which would give the secretary of state wide authority to direct how elections are run in Harris County, Texas, the state’s most populous county and a Democratic stronghold.
Arizona Judge Issues Final Blow to Kari Lake’s Six-Month Election Contest
On Monday, May 22, an Arizona judge issued the final blow to Republican election denier Kari Lake’s six month-long election contest that challenged her loss to Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) in the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial race.
Takeaway From Day One of Kari Lake’s Second Trial: Lake’s Losing Streak Continues
On Wednesday, May 17 — 191 days after Election Day — election denier Kari Lake was back in the courtroom contesting her loss to Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) in the 2022 election
After Six Months, Kari Lake’s Election Contest Nears an End: Trial Set Over One Final Claim
On Monday, May 15, an Arizona judge ruled that Republican election denier Kari Lake’s six month-long election contest regarding her loss in the 2022 Arizona governor’s race will go to trial on one claim.
Texas Senate Passes Bill Allowing State to Rerun Harris County Elections
On Tuesday, May 2, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 1993, which would give the secretary of state the authority to order a new election under certain circumstances in counties with at least 2.7 million people.
Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Overwhelming Majority of Kari Lake’s Election Contest Claims
On Wednesday, March 22, the Arizona Supreme Court issued an order denying review of six of the seven claims in election denier and failed gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake’s appeal of her previously dismissed election contest.
Georgia Special Grand Jury Releases Parts of 2020 Election Investigation Report
On Thursday, Feb. 16, a Georgia special grand jury investigating efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election released three parts of its report with its findings.
Pennsylvania Democrats Win State House Majority After Months of Uncertainty
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, Democratic candidates in Pennsylvania won three special elections for state House in Allegheny County, home to Pittsburgh.
U.S. Department of Justice Submits Brief in Georgia Voter Intimidation Case
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the U.S. Department of Justice submitted a brief in a lawsuit alleging that True the Vote, a right-wing “election integrity” organization that has been accused of voter intimidation since 2012, violated Section 11(b) of the Voting Rights Act, which prevents voter intimidation.