Georgia State Election Board Faces Barrage of Lawsuits
As six of the Georgia State Election Board’s (SEB) controversial rules take effect next week, the board is facing seven different lawsuits from Democrats, Republicans and county officials.
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How a Simple Voting Mistake Could Turn Into a Heated Legal Battle
Common voting errors, like writing the wrong date on a ballot, have turned into contentious court battles in states like Pennsylvania.
What You Need To Know About Voter Roll Maintenance
Since 2020, U.S. states have stripped millions of voters deemed ineligible from voter rolls and will almost certainly remove more. Usually, this isn’t cause for alarm.
Will Hurricane Helene Disrupt Elections in North Carolina?
Hurricane Helene ravaged multiple southern states last week, leaving significant damage in its wake, with only a month until the 2024 election.
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.
