What an RNC Lawsuit in Mississippi Tells Us About Its Goal of Disenfranchising Voters in 2024

In a test case for disenfranchising voters across multiple states in 2024, the RNC is posing a legal challenge to Mississippi’s post-election ballot receipt deadline. The RNC hopes that it can secure a favorable ruling from…

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Federal Judge Upholds Wisconsin’s Absentee Ballot Witness Requirement

A federal judge this afternoon upheld a Wisconsin law that requires absentee voters to complete their ballots in the presence of an adult witness

RNC and Arizona Republicans Appeal Case Challenging Proof of Citizenship Laws

The Republican National Committee (RNC) and Arizona Republican legislators appealed a case yesterday regarding two laws requiring documentary proof of citizenship and residency to vote.

Federal Court Dismisses Right-Wing Lawsuit Attempting to Upend Maryland Election Administration 

Maryland’s 2024 elections will continue as planned despite a long-shot right-wing challenge seeking to upend election administration in the state.

This November’s State Legislative Elections Are Key To Protecting the Presidential Election

Just as in 2020, to focus exclusively on federal races, and ignore the very real threats in battleground states legislatures is shortsighted.