Meet the Election Deniers in Charge of North Carolina Elections
The GOP’s new power over elections comes as Republicans across the country are stacking the deck for the 2026 midterms.
Opinion
Read in-depth op-eds on voting rights and democracy from our contributors, guest authors and Democracy Docket's founder, Marc Elias. Use the drop-down menu to organize by topic.
Now Is Not the Time to Pull Back on Voter Registration
Every year, nearly 4 million people turn 18, and hundreds of thousands become new citizens. Absent organized outreach, millions risk missing upcoming local elections and next year’s midterms.
Election Officials Must Guard Their Systems — Including from Federal Overreach
As Democracy Docket has reported, other states are similarly being pressed for information, and the administration has seemingly disregarded the independence of the federal Election Assistance Commission.
North Carolina May Disenfranchise Voters Targeted by GOP Scheme To Steal Election
This maneuver by the Republican Party could disenfranchise thousands of voters as we head into the midterm elections.
The Last Line of Defense Against GOP Gerrymanders: Dem Governors
At the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), we know one of the best ways to stop Republicans’ power grab and protect our democracy is to elect Democratic governors.
Martinez Fischer: “We Are the Test Case”
Texas Republicans doing the bidding of President Trump are seeking a deeply cynical map aimed at the heart of the minority community.
Texas’ Anti-Democratic Special Session Is an Attack on Abortion, Too
Midcycle redistricting isn’t the only focus of this session. Lawmakers are also considering a massive attack on abortion access.
The Supreme Court Doesn’t Need Trump to Dismantle Democracy, But He Helps
With the “shadow docket” full of appeals from the Trump administration, the term hardly feels over.
The Trump Administration Is Turning Local Police Into ICE Agents
An unpopular provision in a decades-old law lets ICE collaborate with state and local police by delegating to them the authority to enforce immigration rules.
Maine Republicans Are Asking Voters to Restrict Their Own Rights
In November, Mainers will be faced with a ballot initiative that would radically restrict voting rules in the state, and which is modeled after restrictive voting laws passed in Ohio, Georgia and elsewhere.
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