SCOTUS largely rejects GOP’s request to reinstate parts of Arizona voter suppression law

SCOTUS largely rejects GOP’s request to reinstate parts of Arizona voter suppression law

The U.S. Supreme Court largely rejected RNC's request to reinstate Arizona law preventing some people from voting in presidential elections, but put a provision back in effect that requires documentary proof of citizenship for some new voters to register.
The ruling stemmed from a lawsuit filed by pro-voting groups in March of 2022 that challenged provisions of Arizona’s voter suppression law, House Bill 2492.

Georgia election officials ask state board to stop making last-minute changes

An association of over 500 Georgia election workers asked the State Election Board to stop passing last-minute rules affecting election administration, following the board passing multiple rules changing the certification process.
“We are already in the midst of extensive training preparation for our poll workers and preparing for one of the biggest and most scrutinized elections in years,” said W. Travis Doss, president of the Georgia Association of Voter Registration and Election Officials.

Right-wing group dismisses case targeting Nevada’s voter rolls

A right-wing legal group voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit targeting Clark County, Nevada's voter rolls after the county provided proof that it had already investigated the voter registrations the group was challenging.

Alaska and Utah will both have anti-voting ballot measures this November

The Alaska Supreme Court heard oral argument today in a challenge to a ballot measure that seeks to repeal ranked choice voting and open primaries in the state. Last month, a lower court ruled that the measure would remain on November's ballot.
In a rushed special session, Utah Republicans placed a measure on the state's November ballot to allow lawmakers to veto or alter ballot initiatives. This follows a lawsuit arguing lawmakers illegally repealed voter-approved redistricting reforms.

Alabama delivers win to voters with prior felony convictions

An Alabama law that significantly increased the number of people banned from voting due to a felony conviction will not go into effect until after the 2024 election, a judge confirmed while dismissing a legal challenge to the new statute.

Ryan Busse discusses his campaign to be the next governor of Montana

Former firearms executive Ryan Busse is vying to be Montana’s next governor. We spoke with him about why he’s running, the threats to voting rights and what caused him to shift from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party. Read and watch the interview to learn more.

What happens if election officials refuse to certify?

With reports of pro-Trump election officials gearing up to refuse to certify results should Trump lose, the certification process has become a major concern among voters as we head toward the upcoming election.
In a new YouTube video, Democracy Docket’s Sophie Feldman explains how the certification process works and what happens if election officials refuse to certify.