Redistricting Lawsuits Could Impact Control of Congress
If it is close enough, the outcome of redistricting litigation may be decisive in who holds the speaker’s gavel on Jan. 3, 2025.
Opinion
Read in-depth op-eds on voting rights and democracy from guest authors and Democracy Docket founder, Marc Elias. Use the drop-down menu to organize by topic.
State Courts Stepped up in 2022 To Protect Our Freedoms
State courts across the country stepped up to protect voters and the integrity of our electoral system. But now those courts are under attack.
The Latest Gambit From North Carolina Republicans
North Carolina’s Republican-controlled Legislature has never been shy about abusing its power to undermine free and fair elections.
The Courts Protected Democracy in 2022
A new report by Democracy Docket shows that much of the conventional wisdom about voting and election litigation was wrong.
An Elite Power Grab Dressed in Academic Robes
If you have not heard of the independent state legislature theory, congratulations. You lead a happier life than I do.
Headed Toward a Middle Ground? Today’s Argument in Moore v. Harper
Proponents of the ISL theory will likely be disappointed by today’s argument. For voting rights advocates, the devil will be in the details of any opinion, but it feels like we dodged a bullet.
Five Things I’m Watching in Tomorrow’s U.S. Supreme Court Argument
As we wait for the U.S. Supreme Court argument on Wednesday in Moore v. Harper, here are the five things I’m watching.
Message to Counties: Certifying Elections Is Not Optional
Many people celebrated that election denialism was on the wane. But, then counties in Arizona and Pennsylvania said: Not so fast.
What Georgia Teaches Us About Voter Suppression
At stake were the rights of over 70,000 Georgia voters in 27 counties who would not have been able to cast their ballots on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
A Day That Protected Democracy
If democracy prevails for another two years, it will be because of days like Nov. 3, 2022.
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