Consequential State Elections to Watch In 2025
Off-year state races are often a bellwether for the next federal election cycle.
Voting
Third Count a Charm: Riggs Wins North Carolina Supreme Court Race
The North Carolina election board said it won’t order a full hand recount for GOP Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin.
North Carolina’s Political Power Struggle Continues — At Voters’ Expense
After the general election, North Carolina’s government finds itself in a partisan power struggle that may not bode well for voters.
Michigan Bans Open Carry of Firearms at Polling Locations
Michigan voters will no longer be allowed to openly carry firearms to polling locations in the state under a new law.
Missouri Judge Strikes Down Four Provisions of Voter Suppression Law
A Missouri judge today permanently struck down four provisions of the state’s sweeping voter suppression law, House Bill 1878, that criminalized civic engagement activities like voter registration and the distribution of absentee ballot applications.
Missouri Judge Upholds Strict Photo ID Requirements for Voting
Missouri Judge Jon E. Beetem yesterday upheld the state’s strict photo ID requirements for in-person voting after finding the new rules do not violate the Missouri Constitution’s guarantee of the fundamental right to vote.
RNC Voluntarily Dismisses Challenge to Michigan’s Expanded Voter Registration Sites
The Republican National Committee and Trump campaign voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit challenging Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) 2023 directive that designated certain state and federal agencies as voter registration sites.
Casey Concedes to McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate Race Amid Lawsuits
Democratic Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey conceded on Thursday to his GOP challenger David McCormick in the Pennsylvania Senate race amid a barrage of lawsuits on both sides.
Mississippians Ask SCOTUS To Hear Felony Voter Disenfranchisement Case
A group of Mississippians are asking the nation’s highest court to determine whether the state’s lifetime voting ban violates the U.S. Constitution.
The Election Legal Challenges in Pennsylvania, Explained
Nearly 20 lawsuits, from Republicans and Democrats, have been filed to determine which ballots should and shouldn’t be counted.
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