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October 18, 2022 at 11:35 PM

Daily Docket — Tuesday, Oct. 18

Moore v. Harper oral argument scheduled for Dec. 7, 2022.   2022 Daily Docket — Tuesday, Oct. 18 Welcome back to Daily Docket! You can’t fight for the future of our democracy unless you know what’s happening, which is why over the next few weeks, we’ll send (almost) daily emails with the day’s vot…

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October 17, 2022 at 11:33 PM

Daily Docket is back!

Here are some updates you may have missed.   2022 Daily Docket — Monday, Oct. 17 With Election Day just around the corner, we’re bringing back Daily Docket! You can’t fight for the future of our democracy unless you know what’s happening, which is why over the next few weeks, we’ll send (almost) da…

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October 14, 2022 at 12:03 PM

SCOTUS’ surprise order, Hurricane Ian election changes and voter challenges

This week in voting news.  10/14/2022 You can’t fight for the future of our democracy unless you know what’s happening. Forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague to help everyone stay engaged. If you received this email from someone else, you can subscribe here. This wee…

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October 11, 2022 at 3:32 PM

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court vacates decision over Pennsylvania mail-in ballot counting

Tune into Twitter Spaces TODAY at 12 p.m. EDT to learn more.   This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court vacated (meaning voided) a circuit court decision requiring Pennsylvania to count mail-in ballots that lack dates written by voters on the outer envelopes. A lower court found that not counting these…

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October 7, 2022 at 12:02 PM

The future of the Voting Rights Act goes before the U.S. Supreme Court

The nine justices heard oral arguments in Merrill v. Milligan.  10/07/2022 You can’t fight for the future of our democracy unless you know what’s happening. Forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague to help everyone stay engaged. If you received this email from someone e…

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October 4, 2022 at 12:01 PM

A landmark case is before the U.S. Supreme Court today

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act could be on the Supreme Court’s chopping block.   Today at 10 a.m. EDT, the U.S. Supreme Court will hold oral arguments in Merrill v. Milligan, a landmark case about redistricting in Alabama that could severely weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), whi…

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September 30, 2022 at 12:01 PM

A first-look at Marc’s thoughts on reforms to the Electoral Count Act

We’re preparing for the SCOTUS term next week.  09/30/2022 A Note From Marc on Reforms to the Electoral Count Act It is no secret that I have been skeptical of recent efforts to reform the Electoral Count Act of 1887 (ECA) — the archaic law that sets the rules for how presidential electors are cer…

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September 27, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Senate committee will consider ECA reform today

Tune in to our live page and catch up on some reports and updates you may have missed.   It’s only Tuesday, but it’s already shaping up to be a busy week! Yesterday, we published our latest report, “The Republicans Who Cried Fraud After Losing Their Primaries,” that highlights the many Republican c…

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September 26, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Do You Remember? All the Voting Rights Litigation in September

Fall is officially here and courtrooms will be busy between now, Election Day and the end of the year.  09/26/2022   There are less than 45 days before the midterm elections! With The Brief — our monthly newsletter that delivers an exclusive, in-depth review and analysis of the latest voting rights…

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September 23, 2022 at 12:03 PM

House passes Electoral Count Act reform

It only took them 135 years.  09/23/2022  You can’t fight for the future of our democracy unless you know what’s happening. Forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague to help everyone stay engaged. If you received this email from someone else, you can subscribe here. Sub…

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September 21, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Republican anti-voting lawsuits pile up in 2022

Republicans are turning to the courts to help them in their efforts to subvert election results.   On Monday, Democracy Docket released a new report revealing the stark increase in election and voting lawsuits brought by Republicans and their allies so far this year. Read my latest piece now The…

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September 19, 2022 at 12:01 PM

NEW REPORT: GOP anti-voting lawsuits increase nearly five-fold in 2022

A new report from Democracy Docket shows a sharp rise in lawsuits brought by Republicans this year.   Democracy Docket has a comprehensive database tracking nearly 400 democracy-related lawsuits dating back to 2020— from redistricting to election administration and everything in between. In a new …

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September 16, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Ubering to the polls? Not so fast Michigan

Breaking down the six lawsuits against Arizona’s problematic new law.  09/16/2022  We are nearing 50 days until Election Day! Forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague to help everyone stay engaged. If you received this email from someone else, you can subscribe here. S…

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September 13, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Election crimes unit comes to Virginia

Plus, our latest candidate Q&A and several updates from the courtroom.   On Saturday, we published our latest candidate Q&A with Georgia state Rep. Bee Nguyen (D), who’s running for secretary of state against incumbent Brad Raffensperger (R) — be sure to check it out to read her thoughts ab…

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September 9, 2022 at 12:01 PM

How a single individual can put thousands of voter registrations at risk

The first insurrectionist is disqualified from holding office.  09/09/2022  Are you enjoying our coverage of voting, democracy and the courts? Make sure to forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague! If you received this email from someone else, you can subscribe here. S…

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September 2, 2022 at 12:00 PM

The battle over ballot measures

Here’s your September litigation preview; get ready for a busy fall.  09/02/2022  Are you enjoying our coverage of voting, democracy and the courts? Make sure to forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague! If you received this email from someone else, you can subscribe he…

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August 29, 2022 at 12:03 PM

August Recess? Not for the Courts!

The voting rights world did not take a vacation this summer.  08/29/2022  Welcome back to The Brief — our monthly newsletter that delivers an exclusive, in-depth review and analysis of the latest voting rights, redistricting and democracy developments straight to your inbox. You can’t fight for the…

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August 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM

The harsh felony disenfranchisement policies in Florida and Mississippi

In a week overflowing with litigation, here’s what you need to know.  08/26/2022  Are you enjoying our coverage of voting, democracy and the courts? Make sure to forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague! If you received this email from someone else, you can subscribe he…

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August 23, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Republican governors threaten democracy

Governors like Brian Kemp aren’t heroes and are just as much a danger to democracy as avowed election deniers.   There’s been a lot of attention paid recently to the ways legislators, secretaries of state and local elections administrators could subvert democracy. But governors have important rol…

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August 22, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Four big court decisions you may have missed

The North Carolina Supreme Court limits the power of racially gerrymandered legislatures and a Pennsylvania court orders undated mail-in ballots to be counted.  Last Friday, we got four big courtroom updates. North Carolina Supreme Court Rules To Limit Power of Racially Gerrymandered LegislatureThe…

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August 19, 2022 at 12:01 PM

The Arizona GOP rejects democracy

New lawsuits were filed in the Grand Canyon state and a Montana trial is ongoing.  08/19/2022  You can’t fight for the future of our democracy unless you know what’s happening. Forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague! If you received this email from someone else, you c…

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August 18, 2022 at 12:01 PM

The constellation of anti-voting groups that threaten democracy

Well-funded Republican groups are helping legislators pass restrictive legislation and defending those laws in court.   Republican leaders of anti-voting groups recently held a “gourmet dinner” to discuss my voting rights litigation. These groups are part of a constellation of anti-voting groups a…

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August 12, 2022 at 12:01 PM

More primaries, more “Big Lie” candidates winning GOP nominations

We spoke with Stacey Abrams on her critical governor’s race.  08/12/2022  You can’t fight for the future of our democracy unless you know what’s happening. Forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague! If you received this email from someone else, you can subscribe here.  …

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August 10, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Stacey Abrams on her run for governor of Georgia

Get an exclusive look at Democracy Docket’s latest candidate Q&A.   After losing by less than 55,000 votes to current Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) in 2018, Stacey Abrams is now running to unseat him in 2022. A champion of voting rights, founder of Fair Fight and former minority leader of the Ge…

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August 9, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Is the Electoral Count Reform Act a trap?

Congress needs to ensure the bill doesn’t create any loopholes that allow a governor to certify inaccurate election results.   Last week, the U.S. Senate held a hearing about efforts to reform the antiquated Electoral Count Act (ECA). While I previously wrote about my skepticism of the proposed re…

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August 5, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Pennsylvania Supreme Court upholds mail-in voting

Congress held hearings on the Electoral Count Act and protecting election workers.  08/05/2022  You can’t fight for the future of our democracy unless you know what’s happening. Forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague! If you received this email from someone else, you…

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August 2, 2022 at 12:01 PM

ICYMI: U.S. Senators introduce bill to reform the Electoral Count Act

On Wednesday, a Senate committee will hold a hearing about Electoral Count Act reform this Wednesday.   Here are some updates from the last few days you may have missed. Wednesday Hearing on Electoral Count Act Reform On July 20, U.S. Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) introduc…

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July 29, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Untangling the Pennsylvania election lawsuits

It was a busy week for democracy in Montana, Delaware and in the U.S. Congress.  07/29/2022  You can’t fight for the future of our democracy unless you know what’s happening. Forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague! If you received this email from someone else, you can…

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July 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Reforms to Electoral Count Act are finally here

U.S. Senators have a bill to reform an antiquated law that governs how Congress counts electoral votes.   Last week, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators led by Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) finally released their long-awaited proposal to reform the antiquated Electoral Co…

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July 25, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Ohio is Back, SCOTUS Recap and Testimony on Alabama’s Map

A lot has happened in the voting rights world since we sent last month’s newsletter.  07/25/2022  Welcome back to The Brief — our monthly newsletter that delivers an exclusive, in-depth review and analysis of the latest voting rights, redistricting and democracy developments straight to your inbox.…

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July 22, 2022 at 12:01 PM

The long-awaited Electoral Count Act reform is here, but will it help?

The newest federal proposal aims to safeguard against election subversion.  07/22/2022  You can’t fight for the future of our democracy unless you know what’s happening. Forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague! If you received this email from someone else, you can subs…

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July 19, 2022 at 12:00 PM

A constitutional crisis is brewing in Pennsylvania

My latest: Three Pennsylvania counties offer a preview of future election subversion.   If you want to see the future of election subversion, look no further than to Pennsylvania. Last year, the outcome of a local judicial election hinged on the counting of a small number of undated mail-in ballot…

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July 15, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Wisconsin Supreme Court takes on secure metal containers

We recap SCOTUS’ voting and redistricting cases from last term.  07/15/2022  I was struck that a recent article in the Washington Post referred to me and others focused on the right to vote as “democracy advocates” without any trace of concern or irony. It is true that I am an advocate for democrac…

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July 12, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Introducing our ISL theory resource page

The radical independent state legislature theory will have its day before SCOTUS next year.   Next year, the U.S. Supreme Court is going to decide Moore v. Harper, a case that could have huge consequences for election law and voting. That’s because the case gives the Court the opportunity to revie…

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July 8, 2022 at 12:00 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court case that could upend our elections

SCOTUS will review a radical constitutional theory next term.  07/08/2022  Welcome back! You can’t fight for the future of our democracy unless you know what’s happening. Forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague! If you received this email from someone else, you can su…

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July 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM

A Dangerous Theory Will Have Its Day in the U.S. Supreme Court

There is no legal theory that is more connected to Trumpism and the failed Jan. 6 coup.   When former President Donald Trump launched his post-election assault on democracy, he did not start with violence; he started with courts. Before he begged for an election official to “find the votes,” he …

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July 1, 2022 at 12:01 PM

SCOTUS to take up democracy next term

A radical state legislature theory and the future of the VRA are on the docket this fall.  07/01/2022  You can’t fight for the future of our democracy unless you know what’s happening. Forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague! If you received this email from someone el…

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June 27, 2022 at 12:01 PM

The Bayou State and big liars and Brnovich, oh my!

School may be out for the summer, but courts certainly are not.  06/27/2022  Welcome back to The Brief — our monthly newsletter that delivers an exclusive, in-depth review and analysis of the latest voting rights, redistricting and democracy developments straight to your inbox. The battle for democ…

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June 24, 2022 at 12:03 PM

To Intervene or Not To Intervene? SCOTUS Has an Answer

GOP lawmakers allowed to intervene in North Carolina voter ID case.  06/24/2022 Welcome back!  Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court released a decision allowing GOP state lawmakers to intervene in a North Carolina voter ID case. In other SCOTUS news, we’re still waiting for the Court’s response in a …

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June 22, 2022 at 12:01 PM

My Latest: The Redistricting Fight Continues

2021 won’t be the end of map drawing.   Now that all 50 states (save Louisiana) have a congressional map in place for the elections in November, you might think redistricting is almost over. But you’d be wrong. Redistricting is not a one-time event and the process will continue in court for years …

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June 21, 2022 at 7:48 PM

ICYMI: Louisiana goes to SCOTUS

Will SCOTUS let Louisiana use its discriminatory map?   Here are some updates from the last few days you may have missed.  Louisiana Asks SCOTUS To Reinstate Congressional Map Last week, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to reinstate Louisiana’s congressional map while an appeal is be…

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June 17, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Louisiana must redraw map and a rare win in Texas

Vote.org sued Texas over a rule that makes it harder to register to vote and won.  06/17/2022 Welcome back!  This week, the Jan. 6 hearings resumed, revealing more damning details on elected Republicans’ complicity in the attacks. Across the street from the U.S. Capitol, the U.S. Supreme Court set…

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June 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM

My Latest: Calling B.S. on Trump’s “Team Normal”

We shouldn’t be applauding “Team Normal.”   There was one part of the ongoing Jan. 6 hearings that surprised me. Not the revelation that Rudy Giuliani was giving Donald Trump drunken advice in the White House on Election Night. Nor that conspiracy theorist Sidney Powell was firmly on Giuliani’s “Te…

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June 10, 2022 at 12:02 PM

SCOTUS’ latest voting rights shadow docket order

Louisiana’s congressional map remains in legal limbo.  06/10/2022 Happy Friday! Welcome back! This week, we dive into how Pennsylvania’s ongoing tussle over mail-in ballots made it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. And, let’s see what SCOTUS did yesterday in its latest shadow docket order.  L…

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June 7, 2022 at 5:32 PM

ICYMI: Louisiana’s congressional map blocked

Unfortunately, the decision has already been appealed.   Here are some updates from the last few days you may have missed.  Louisiana’s Map Likely Dilutes the Voting Strength of Black Voters Yesterday, a federal judge temporarily blocked Louisiana’s congressional map for the 2022 election cycle. T…

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June 3, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Technical ballot mistakes cause a stir in Pennsylvania

Marc’s latest explains how Republicans are subverting elections right before our eyes.  06/03/2022  While our country endures one crisis after another — COVID, Ukraine, inflation, abortion bans and most recently the human tragedy caused by the epidemic of gun violence — the Republican attack on f…

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May 31, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Welcome to The Brief!

Get an exclusive review of the latest voting rights and redistricting news delivered to your inbox every month.  05/31/2022 Welcome to Democracy Docket’s newest newsletter, The Brief!    We’re seeing an attack on voting rights unlike ever before and much of the fight is happening in courtrooms acr…

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May 27, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Primary elections expose Republican hypocrisy

We’re closely watching Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot challenge in the GOP Senate primary.  05/27/2022 Happy Friday! Welcome back! This week, we take a look at primary election results in Georgia, Pennsylvania and Texas and possible recounts that may occur. Court deadlines are fast approaching for …

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May 25, 2022 at 12:00 PM

My Latest: Election Subversion Is the New Voter Suppression

Republicans will use claims of fraud to subvert elections.   In the last few months, I’ve been asked countless times about what we can do to prevent election subversion in 2022 and beyond. Unfortunately, there’s no easy fix — no law that Congress can pass that will stop Republicans from trying to …

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May 20, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Missouri finally has a map

New Hampshire remains deadlocked and two disappointing state supreme court decisions.  05/20/2022 Happy Friday! Welcome to our weekly newsletter! This week, Missouri finished up redistricting, leaving New Hampshire as the last state to enact a new congressional map. Plus, some state courts issued …

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