Georgia’s Democracy in Peril: Election Looms Amid Rising Threats
“The Georgia State Election Board is very frightening,” said Wini Cox, a member of the Georgia Democratic Party and former Fulton County board member.
Legislation
Utah Republicans Put Anti-Democratic Constitutional Amendment on November Ballot
The Republican majority in the Utah Legislature voted to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November that would give them power to veto or alter voter-approved ballot measures.
New York Governor Signs Several Voting Rights Laws Ahead of 2024 Election
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed seven bills into law last week that expand ballot access on the anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
New York Appeals Court Will Review Republican Challenge to Absentee Voting Law
A court will hear arguments in a Republican-led challenge to a New York election law aimed at streamlining the process of counting absentee ballots.
Why Texas Senate Candidate Colin Allred Believes He Can Beat Ted Cruz
Texas Rep. Colin Allred faces an uphill climb in his bid to unseat longtime incumbent Ted Cruz in the U.S. Senate. But he’s defeated the odds before.
A SCOTUS Seat Is a Lifetime Appointment. Could Term Limits Create a Fairer Court?
A key reason Biden and others want term limits — specifically 18-year terms — is to ensure the bench changes with greater regularity.
Trump’s Nomination and Immunity Affirm the Need for Pro-Democracy Bills
Those who are attacking our freedom to vote, denying election results, harassing election workers and threatening political violence are relentless.
Ohio Sec. of State Purges Alleged Noncitizens From Voter Rolls
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) announced yesterday that his office instructed the board of elections in 88 counties to begin the process of removing noncitizen voters from election registration rolls.
Senate Candidate Angela Alsobrooks on Court Reform, Abortion Access and Voting Rights
Leading Prince George’s County in Maryland since 2018, Angela Alsobrooks is now vying to represent the entire state as a U.S. senator.
Kansas Court Temporarily Blocks Voter Suppression Law
Pro-voter organizations were issued a big win today after a Kansas court temporarily blocked a law that sought to criminalize some voter registration activities.