Taking “Every County, Every Vote” to the U.S. Senate
When I decided to run for Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seat, I knew this wouldn’t be a typical campaign.
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.
Young Voters Won the Midterms
It’s true, our country has young voters to thank for preventing a “red wave” from sweeping our nation this year.
Voters Sent a Clear Message on Election Day That Democracy Matters
Most of us in this country agree that our democratic system works best when we all have our voices heard and our votes counted.
Democracy Is Still Under Threat After the Midterms
Election deniers lost several high-profile races in the midterms and Democrats performed better than expected, but democracy remains in jeopardy.
Democrats Won State Legislatures by Getting Personal
These victories come at a crucial time as Democratic state legislatures have become our last line of defense against right-wing radical policies.
How Social Media Mobilized Gen-Z to the Polls This Year
There’s no doubt that Gen-Z’s vote was instrumental in progressive races and battleground states across the country.
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.
In Arizona, Election Deniers Suddenly Decry Voter Suppression
Ever since she lost her election for Arizona governor, Kari Lake has become deeply concerned with, of all things, voter suppression.
Democracy Itself Was on the Ballot on Election Day and Won Decisively
With votes counted and most contests decided, we can decisively call this election a win for democracy.
