Courts Rule to Block Some Provisional Ballots, Count Others in Two Pennsylvania Counties
There are still 18 active election lawsuits in Pennsylvania, from both Republicans and Democrats.
Courtney Cohn
Courtney is a staff writer who writes about voting rights, redistricting and election litigation and produces the Daily Docket. She received bachelor’s degrees in journalism and government and politics at the University of Maryland, College Park. Previously, she covered local news at MoCo360.
Biden and Senate Democrats Rush to Fill Judicial Vacancies During Lame Duck Period
President Joe Biden has two months until he leaves office and President-elect Donald Trump, a known threat to democracy, takes over. During the lame duck period, Biden and Senate Democrats are able to take action to protect voting rights — by filling judicial vacancies.
Conservative Group Seeks to Put Voter ID Requirement on Maine’s Ballot in 2025
A citizen-led initiative in Maine says it has gathered enough signatures to put a voter ID requirement on the ballot next year.
Pennsylvania Department of State Calls for Recount in U.S. Senate Race
The Pennsylvania Department of State ordered a recount to be conducted in the state’s U.S. Senate race, since the margin is less than 0.5%, triggering an automatic recount.
Democratic Governors Form Coalition to Safeguard Democracy Ahead of Trump Term
Two Democratic governors launched a state-level coalition on Wednesday to protect democracy ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term.
Why Haven’t Numerous California House Races Been Called Yet?
The U.S. House, which currently has a Republican majority, is still up for grabs in the 2024 election, since 18 races haven’t been called — and 10 of them are in California.
Two Black Women Make History in U.S. Senate, Here’s How They’ll Fight For Democracy
Though a woman of color will not be heading to the White House this year, history was still made with the election of Angela Alsobrooks (D) in Maryland and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) in Delaware – marking the first time ever that two Black women will serve together in the U.S. Senate.
Democracy is Top Issue for Voters This Election, New Polls Show
Democracy is a top issue on the minds of voters in this election, primarily driven by Democratic voters, according to an NBC News exit poll released this evening.
Judge Denies GOP Missouri Officials’ Bid to Block DOJ Election Monitors
A federal judge denied an attempt from Republican Missouri state officials to block the DOJ from monitoring polling places in St. Louis on Election Day.
Georgia Judge Rejects Third Lawsuit From GOP Fulton County Election Official
A Georgia judge rejected a third lawsuit from Julie Adams — a GOP member of the Fulton County Board of Elections and Registration — seeking additional election records she claims she needs to certify tomorrow’s election results.
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