With Help From Dems, Ohio Has Gerrymandering Déjà Vu
After 782 days and five bipartisan court strike downs of illegal Republican gerrymanders, Ohio is closing out its 2021 mapping cycle with Democrats caving on maps.
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.
The Danger of a Single Election Day Narrative
Harris County, Texas, is often described as a bellwether for Texas and the nation.
A Blue Texas Is in Reach
If Democrats can unite around these goals, they can build an undeniable voting coalition that will guarantee their success in 2024 and beyond.
As Democracy Comes Under Attack, Congress Must Restore and Modernize the Voting Rights Act
Later today, I will reintroduce the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would modernize and restore the full protections of the VRA.
After Court Ruling, Thousands of Mississippians Could Get Their Right to Vote
Today, Mississippians are one step closer to justice thanks to a historic court ruling last month.
Elected by the People, Removed by DeSantis
I’m a citizen, a voter, an attorney and a candidate for public office in Florida — and this scares me.
The Push for Hand Counting: A Step Back in Responsible Election Practices
Although hand counting ballots might seem like a straightforward enough enterprise, the issue is that it really isn’t.
Sheriffs Who Back the “Great Replacement” as the New “Big Lie”
Now, failing to prove voter fraud, constitutional sheriffs argue an alternative — and equally false — theory.
These Indictments Are the Beginning, Not the End
Let’s be clear: election denialism is a threat to all of us, an attempt to ignore our voices at the ballot box and disenfranchise voters.
Let’s Start Bringing 80 Million Americans Back Into the Political Process
If we want to get nonvoters engaged, we need to find a way to help them feel connected to politics.
