State Supreme Court Races to Follow in 2025
State supreme court races were a major focal point in the 2024 general election. Next year’s could be just as consequential.
Voting
Kansas Agrees to Permanently Stop Enforcing Law That Criminalized Voter Engagement
The state of Kansas agreed to permanently stop enforcing a law that undermined the work of voter registration organizations by imposing criminal penalties on individuals whose actions could be construed as conduct that would be undertaken by an election official.
Consequential State Elections to Watch In 2025
Off-year state races are often a bellwether for the next federal election cycle.
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.