Meet The Candidates Running Against Election Deniers In Their Communities
Forty-two candidates across six battleground states were recruited to run for office against election deniers in their communities.
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Which States Offer Same-Day Voter Registration and Why Does it Matter?
Only 23 states and Washington, D.C. offer same-day voter registration, which allows voters to register to vote and then cast a ballot on the same day. “Same-day registration makes voting more accessible and encourages voters to participate in democracy,” said Carolyn DeWitt, president and executive director of Rock the Vote. Studies have shown that this […]
What’s the Difference Between Voter ID and Proof of Citizenship?
As voting gets underway in the 2024 election, voters in many states must provide photo IDs to cast their ballots. For the next election, some voters may even have to show proof of citizenship.
Michigan’s First Black Woman Justice on Why She’s Seeking a 2nd Term
In November, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden will face off against Trump-endorsed Michigan Judge Patrick O’Grady.
State Attorney General Races Are Heating Up — Democracy is at Stake
North Carolina and Pennsylvania are among ten states that will hold state attorney general elections this November.
Janelle Bynum is Running for Congress to Fight Project 2025, Republican Extremism
There’s probably no U.S. House race with more attention on it than Oregon’s 5th congressional district, where Janelle Bynum is running to unseat a Republican incumbent.
Trump’s Agenda 47 — What It Means for Democracy
As Donald Trump and his campaign embark on their “Agenda 47” tour, many aspects of Trump’s plan are already playing out across the country.
Republicans are Losing the Vote-By-Mail Battle in Court
Former President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans have switched their positions on mail-in voting so many times that it would give any voter whiplash.
Hundreds of Election Deniers Are on the Ballot in Seven Swing States
A Democracy Docket/Public Wise investigation identified 230 election-denying public officials running for reelection in state and local races this November.
Why Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody Stewart Would Prefer Not To Run as a Democrat
In 2018, Melody Stewart became the first Black woman to be elected to Ohio’s high court. Now she’s asking Ohioans for a second term.
