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December 9, 2022 at 1:02 PM

SCOTUS heard the “independent state legislature” case this week

‘Tis the season for U.S. Supreme Court arguments  12/09/2022 Happy December! This week, we’re celebrating the re-election of Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and reviewing a crucial U.S. Supreme Court case. And, as always, we’re checking in with the ongoing shenanigans in Arizona.  Democracy Docket’s go…

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December 7, 2022 at 9:14 PM

A recap and Marc’s thoughts on today’s U.S. Supreme Court argument

The nine justices heard the potentially catastrophic case.   Today, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral argument in Moore v. Harper, a landmark case out of North Carolina that gives the Court the opportunity to review the fringe independent state legislature (ISL) theory. Since the U.S. Constitution’…

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December 6, 2022 at 1:03 PM

Where things stand a month after Election Day

Recounts, certification and election contests  Tuesday, Dec. 6 Happy Georgia runoff Tuesday! Today, we’re rooting for Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) in his re-election to the U.S. Senate to build upon the Democrats’ majority in the upper chamber and ensure the Peach State is represented by a pro-vot…

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December 2, 2022 at 1:02 PM

The consequential elections case before the U.S. Supreme Court next week

Counties finally certify after lawsuits ensured compliance.  12/02/2022 Reports of the death of the “Big Lie” seem premature. After most, but not all, statewide candidates who denied the outcome of the 2020 election were defeated in 2022, many people celebrated that election denialism was on the w…

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November 30, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Next week: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Moore v. Harper

The fringe ISL theory could upturn almost every aspect of federal elections.   On Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. EST, the U.S. Supreme Court will hold oral argument in Moore v. Harper, a landmark case out of North Carolina that gives the Court the opportunity to review the fringe independent state l…

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November 29, 2022 at 1:07 PM

My Latest: What Georgia teaches us about voter suppression

Not every act of voter suppression comes from a new law.   This past Saturday, Georgia election officials, with the support of Republicans, tried to prevent over 70,000 people from voting. But unlike when former President Donald Trump asked Georgia’s secretary of state to “find” 11,780 votes or wh…

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November 25, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Holiday cheer because Black Friday is here

Beat the holiday rush and shop the Democracy Docket store now!   The weather outside is getting frightful, which is why it’s so delightful that Democracy Docket’s Black Friday sale starts today! Between now and Monday, use the code DD15 to get 15% off on our latest voting rights sweatshirts, socks…

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November 23, 2022 at 1:04 PM

The voting rights victories we are grateful for this Thanksgiving

We made it through the 2022 midterm elections.  11/23/2022  Surprise! The Brief is in your inbox a few days early this month. We wanted to make sure you had plenty of time to review the latest voting rights, redistricting and democracy developments from November before December kicks off with even …

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November 22, 2022 at 1:01 PM

My Latest: In Arizona, election deniers suddenly decry voter suppression

She’s using the problems in our voting system to undermine the 2022 election.   Before her loss in this year’s gubernatorial election, Kari Lake spent her time spreading lies about elections, bringing litigation to undermine voting rights and encouraging states to restrict access to voting. But no…

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November 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Republicans reckon with party’s voter suppression efforts

Early voting in Georgia runoff spurs lawsuit.  11/18/2022 Democracy Docket’s goal is to keep you informed on the latest voting rights, elections and democracy news and litigation across platforms. We’ll continue to be on Twitter, but you can also get the same information and posts from us on Facebo…

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November 16, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Election deniers lost, but will the GOP change?

My initial thoughts on why so many election deniers lost.   This year’s election saw a wave of candidates that echoed former president Trump’s false claim about stolen elections. As Election Day approached, many of us who care about democracy and its norms worried how these candidates would perfor…

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November 12, 2022 at 12:30 AM

Still waiting for results

Find out how to cure your ballot to ensure it’s counted.  Daily Docket — Friday, Nov. 11 Like yesterday, we’re waiting 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 …

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November 11, 2022 at 1:01 PM

What we’re watching after Election Day

All eyes on Arizona and Nevada.  11/11/2022 We made it through Election Day. As anticipated, there were some Election Day glitches, but no widespread problems. So far, many election deniers lost in swing states and Americans repeatedly chose reproductive rights and voting rights via ballot measures…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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