DOJ’s legal machinery to subvert the 2026 election is already in place
It is one thing to seize old ballots; it is quite another to imagine federal agents seizing ballots from county offices on election night or the day after.
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Trump wishes he seized ballots in 2020. What does that mean for 2026?
The 2026 midterms will be easier for Trump to steal than the 2020 election.
New Republican election officials make voting harder in North Carolina
In North Carolina, GOP-led election boards have shut down early voting sites across the state and sent personal voter data to the Trump administration.
Trump’s DOJ Wants Your Data
Donald Trump and the Republican Party know that they are likely to be voted out of power in November 2026. The tools they are counting on to prevent this are the same ones being deployed by the largest technology companies: big data sets and vast computing power.
Seven Voting Laws Every Blue State Should Enact Right Now
While the voting laws and rules in red states can pose serious challenges to voters, we cannot fail to look at the entire picture.
The Zero-Sum Game Behind Republican Voter Suppression
The Supreme Court is now considering two cases this term that could significantly alter election rules in ways calculated to help white voters and the GOP at the expense of minority voters and Democrats.
What Comes Next After the 2025 Elections
In my 35 years as an election lawyer, I’ve seen good election nights and bad ones. Nov. 4 was a good one — for both Democrats and democracy.
Abortion Is on the Ballot Once Again
Next week’s elections will be the first real test of enthusiasm for Democrats in the Trump 2.0 era. They also will matter for abortion rights, either by preserving the status quo or setting the stage to expand access.
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.
