California Democrats Unveil Legislation to Counter Texas Redistricting Scheme
California lawmakers introduced legislation Monday to allow voters to decide whether they want to redraw the state’s congressional map.
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Supreme Court Set to Hear Case That Could Impact Who Can Challenge Election Laws
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in an Illinois case that could determine whether candidates have a legal right to challenge election laws.
The Real Cost of Voter ID Laws — And Who Pays the Highest Price
Voter ID laws don’t solve the problem of voter fraud — they solve the “problem” of high voter turnout.
RNC Urges Supreme Court to Stay Out of Mississippi Mail Ballot Deadline Case
The RNC is asking the Supreme Court to reject Mississippi’s request to review a court decision that struck down the state’s post–Election Day grace period.
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Discriminatory Poll Tax Bill
Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled Assembly passed the bill in March.
Texas Judge Freezes Fundraising by Beto O’Rourke for Quorum-Breaking Democrats
A Texas district court judge temporarily blocked Beto O’Rourke and his nonprofit from using political donations to support quorum-breaking Democratic lawmakers.
Florida Expected to Follow Texas GOP’s Lead on Mid-Decade Redistrict Power Grab
Republicans have opened the door to redrawing Florida’s congressional map mid-decade, joining Texas and potentially other GOP-led states.
New York Governor Stands With Quorum-Breaking Texas Democrats, Pledges to Fight GOP ‘Fire with Fire’
Gov. Kathy Hochul stood alongside Texas House Democrats, condemning what she called a “legal insurrection” by Republicans in Texas and beyond.
New Hampshire Enacts Strict New ID Rules for Absentee Voting
New Hampshire has enacted new laws that will require absentee voters to submit photo ID even if they have previously voted in the state.
Fair Elections Are in Grave Danger, Democrats Warn
Democrats are ready to pull the alarm. A forum on voter threats to fair elections, held Wednesday by Senate Democrats and headlined by former Attorney General Eric Holder and North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs warned about a coordinated attack on American democracy, while insisting that it hasn’t succeeded yet, and that elections still […]