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  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 1:01 AM

More updates from Clark County, Nevada

Arizona county wants to hand count, defying court order.  Daily Docket — Thursday, Nov. 10 While we wait for more results to come in, voters in many states can still fix minor errors on their mail-in ballots so they can be counted. This is called the cure process; you can learn more about it by c…
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November 10, 2022 at 12:31 AM

Election deniers lose key races in competitive states

Votes are still being counted across the country.  Daily Docket — Wednesday, Nov. 9 Happy day after the election! As we await final results in a few key states, we can celebrate the wins for Democrats and democracy. As of today, we’ve tracked 189 lawsuits filed in 2022 across 35 states. 106 of th…
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November 8, 2022 at 11:15 PM

Polling places extend closing times in states across the country

What to expect when the election doesn’t end on Election Day.  Daily Docket — Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8 As of today, we’ve tracked 185 lawsuits filed in 2022 across 35 states. 108 of these lawsuits are currently active and ongoing. Now that we’re heading into the post-election period, we will…
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November 8, 2022 at 12:40 AM

Eight courtroom victories ahead of Election Day

Several wins in Pennsylvania and plenty of action in other states.  Daily Docket — Monday, Nov. 7 As of today, we’ve tracked 178 lawsuits filed in 2022 across 35 states. 108 of these lawsuits are currently active and ongoing. Of the lawsuits, 2 are likely to have important rulings by the end of El…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Don’t miss my two latest pieces

It’s the small cases that will decide our future.   Thursday was a big day for democracy — but you may not have heard why. Four courts in four different states weighed in on cases that strengthened voting rights and free and fair elections. Read my latest piece now None of these cases generated …
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November 5, 2022 at 1:04 AM

Pennsylvania’s undated ballot issue heads to federal court

The latest lawsuit in a never-ending saga of undated mail-in ballots.  Daily Docket — Friday, Nov. 4 As of today, we’ve tracked 172 lawsuits filed in 2022 across 35 states. 106 of these lawsuits are currently active and ongoing. Of the lawsuits, six are likely to have important rulings before Elec…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Major decisions in Arizona, New York and Pennsylvania ahead of Election Day

We expect updates in these three cases before next Tuesday.  11/04/2022 Thanks for sticking with us throughout this busy fall. Election Day is just around the corner — this coming Tuesday, Nov. 8 — but court activity will likely only ramp up from there. With election deniers running on the GOP tick…
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November 3, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Surge of court rulings in advance of Election Day

Three more lawsuits should have major updates before next Tuesday.  Daily Docket — Thursday, Nov. 3 As of today, we’ve tracked 170 lawsuits filed in 2022 across 35 states. 102 of these lawsuits are currently active and ongoing. Of the lawsuits, three are likely to have important rulings before Ele…
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November 3, 2022 at 12:36 PM

Catch up on all of our candidate Q&As

Plus, read our final Q&A of the year with Cheri Beasley.   In Democracy Docket’s first-ever candidate Q&A series, we spoke with dozens of candidates running for federal and statewide office all across the country. Featuring candidates vying for competitive U.S. Senate seats like Sen. Cathe…
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November 2, 2022 at 10:57 PM

Judge limits drop box monitoring activities of Arizona vigilante group

Here’s what the order prohibits.  Daily Docket — Wednesday, Nov. 2 As of today, we've tracked 169 lawsuits filed in 2022 across 35 states. 102 of these lawsuits are currently active and ongoing. Of the lawsuits, seven are likely to have important rulings before Election Day.Here are some updates f…
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November 1, 2022 at 11:55 PM

PA Supreme Court blocks counting of undated mail-in ballots for this year’s elections

New York court rejects two Republican lawsuits.  Daily Docket — Tuesday, Nov. 1 As of today, we've tracked 167 lawsuits filed in 2022 across 34 states. 101 of these lawsuits are currently active and ongoing. Of the active lawsuits, 42 seek to restrict access to voting. Here are some updates from …
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October 31, 2022 at 11:33 PM

Daily Docket — Monday, Oct. 31

Arizona attorney general okays hand count audits.  Daily Docket — Monday, Oct. 31 🎃 As of today, Democracy Docket tracked 160 lawsuits filed in 2022 across 34 states. 97 of these lawsuits are currently active and ongoing. Of the active lawsuits, 40 seek to restrict access to voting.  Election Day …
  The Brief, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Boo! October Was Full of Voting Rights Litigation Tricks and Treats

October brought a whirlwind of courtroom activity, and with the midterms just eight days away litigation is going to continue heating up.  10/31/2022  The midterm elections are right around the corner! With The Brief — our monthly newsletter that delivers an exclusive, in-depth review and analysis …
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October 29, 2022 at 12:37 AM

Daily Docket — Friday, Oct. 28

Judge allows Arizona vigilantes to continue monitoring drop boxes.   2022 Daily Docket — Friday, Oct. 28As of today, Democracy Docket tracked 157 lawsuits filed in 2022 across 34 states. 96 of these lawsuits are currently active and ongoing. Of the active lawsuits, 38 seek to restrict access to vot…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Vigilantes and voter intimidation at Arizona drop boxes

Conspiracies could lead to chaos as rural counties turn to hand counts.  10/28/2022 Are you enjoying our coverage of voting, democracy and the courts? Forward our weekly newsletter to a friend, family member or colleague to help everyone stay engaged. If you received this email from someone else, y…
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October 27, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Daily Docket — Thursday, Oct. 27

Democrats sue noncompliant New York board.   2022 Daily Docket — Thursday, Oct. 27As of today, Democracy Docket tracked 156 lawsuits filed in 2022 across 34 states. 96 of these lawsuits are currently active and ongoing. Of the active lawsuits, 38 seek to restrict access to voting.Here are some upda…
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October 26, 2022 at 11:38 PM

Daily Docket — Tuesday, Oct. 26

Another action-packed day in Arizona.   2022 Daily Docket — Wednesday, Oct. 26As of today, Democracy Docket tracked 155 lawsuits filed in 2022 across 34 states. 95 of these lawsuits are currently active and ongoing. Of the active lawsuits, 38 seek to restrict access to voting.Here are some updates …
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October 25, 2022 at 11:35 PM

Daily Docket — Tuesday, Oct. 25

Another action-packed day in Arizona.   2022 Daily Docket — Tuesday, Oct. 25Here are some updates from today. As of today, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D) has referred a total of six voter intimidation cases — all involving vigilante drop box watchers — to the Arizona attorney general a…
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October 25, 2022 at 12:19 AM

Daily Docket — Monday, Oct. 24

Right-wing vigilantes in Arizona sued for voter intimidation.   2022 Daily Docket — Monday, Oct. 24Here are some updates from today. Following multiple instances of voter intimidation at drop boxes in Arizona, the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans and Voto Latino filed a lawsuit against the r…
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October 21, 2022 at 11:34 PM

Daily Docket — Friday, Oct. 21

Pennsylvania Supreme Court delivers win for voters.   2022 Daily Docket — Friday, Oct. 21Here are some updates from today. In a win for voters, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a decision allowing counties to continue to implement cure procedures, rejecting a GOP lawsuit trying to prohibit th…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Moore v. Harper oral argument scheduled as briefs roll in

Pennsylvania lawsuits over undated mail-in ballots continue.  10/21/2022 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.  Want to flaunt your love for democracy and voting duri…
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October 20, 2022 at 11:31 PM

Daily Docket — Thursday, Oct. 20

Reports of voter intimidation around drop box use in Arizona.   2022 Daily Docket — Thursday, Oct. 20Here are some updates from today. As early voting is underway in Arizona, the secretary of state’s office has referred a report of voter intimidation to the Arizona attorney general and U.S. Depart…
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October 20, 2022 at 12:48 AM

Daily Docket — Wednesday, Oct. 19

Democrats intervene in Republican attack on mail-in voting in Pennsylvania.   2022 Daily Docket — Wednesday, Oct. 19Here are some updates from today. The parties in Moore v. Harper — the case out of North Carolina attempting to advance the fringe independent state legislature theory — have filed b…
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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…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  The Brief, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
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 …
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  The Brief, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
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…
  Team Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
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…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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.  …
  Team Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
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…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
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…