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August 21, 2024 at 10:01 PM

7th Circuit rejects GOP challenge to Illinois’ mail-in ballot receipt deadline

7th Circuit rejects GOP challenge to Illinois’ mail-in ballot receipt deadline A Wisconsin court’s ruling will have a negative impact for voters with disabilities in the 2024 election. Wednesday, Aug. 21THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 A victory for voters in Illinois In a win for voter…

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August 21, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Q&A: Trump and Musk's "bro talk," Georgia's latest voting rule and more

Q&A: Trump and Musk's "bro talk," Georgia's latest voting rule and more 5 questions from voters, answered. Even as joy and excitement fill the air in Chicago, Republicans continue their efforts to undermine free and fair elections this November. And you, our loyal Democracy Docket re…

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August 20, 2024 at 10:03 PM

New York’s highest court upholds law expanding mail-in voting, rejects GOP challenge

New York’s highest court upholds law expanding mail-in voting, rejects GOP challenge An Ohio group filed a lawsuit regarding its anti-gerrymandering ballot initiative. Tuesday, Aug. 20THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 New York’s highest court upholds law expanding mail-in votingIn a vict…

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August 20, 2024 at 11:02 AM

The right-wing groups trying to purge voters in your community

The right-wing groups trying to purge voters in your community What the threat to election officials actually looks like. Tuesday, Aug. 20There are less than 100 days until the election, which means the right-wing ecosystem is kicking into overdrive to try and disenfranchise as many vote…

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August 19, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Georgia Election Board passes another Rule that could delay certification of results

Georgia Election Board passes another Rule that could delay certification of results A Pennsylvania judge rules that Butler County voters cannot cure ‘naked’ mail-in ballots. Monday, Aug. 19Over the past few days, readers have sent in questions and concerns about different voting issues …

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August 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The state of our democracy is in the numbers

The state of our democracy is in the numbers Become a member to get this newsletter every month. Preview of my members-only newsletterNext week, Democrats will gather in Chicago at their national convention. With Kamala Harris having already secured the nomination, the four-day affair pr…

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August 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The candidates on the ballot fighting for democracy

The candidates on the ballot fighting for democracy Upgrade today and always get my premium scorecard sent to your inbox. Preview of my members-only emailsIt is a lesson that we seemingly relearn every two years — when it comes to winning elections, candidate quality matters. While the m…

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August 16, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Ohio board approves ‘deceptive’ ballot language for anti-gerrymandering amendment

Ohio board approves ‘deceptive’ ballot language for anti-gerrymandering amendment Georgia's secretary of state slams proposed election rule changes and the 9th Circuit delivers victory for California voters. Friday, Aug. 16 Enjoying our daily scoreboard? Every Saturday, members receive a…

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August 16, 2024 at 11:01 AM

The GOP’s proof-of-citizenship push goes to SCOTUS

The GOP’s proof-of-citizenship push goes to SCOTUS Virginia’s lifetime voting ban for certain felony convictions stands Friday, Aug. 16Republicans ask the nation’s highest court to uphold a strict proof-of-citizenship law that could imperil voting rights for certain Arizonians. A challen…

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August 15, 2024 at 10:01 PM

New York governor signs several voting rights laws ahead of 2024 election

New York governor signs several voting rights laws ahead of 2024 election A NY appeals court hears a Republican challenge to an absentee voting law. Thursday, Aug. 15We hope you’re enjoying our litigation scoreboard! If you rely on Democracy Docket for news and information about voting a…

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August 14, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Utah Supreme Court rejects two GOP candidates’ attempts to overturn primary losses

Utah Supreme Court rejects two GOP candidates’ attempts to overturn primary losses Idaho will vote on an open primary ballot initiative, thanks to state Supreme Court ruling. Wednesday, Aug. 14THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Utah Supreme Court rejects two different Republican attempts …

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August 13, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Senate Dems want more action to protect election workers from threats

Senate Dems want more action to protect election workers from threats Jack Smith needs more time to determine how SCOTUS’s immunity ruling will affect his case against Trump. Tuesday, Aug. 13THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Senate Dems ask DOJ to take more action to protect election wor…

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August 12, 2024 at 10:01 PM

New York appeals court will hear Republican challenge to absentee voting law

New York appeals court will hear Republican challenge to absentee voting law Republicans continue to lose in their mail-in voting cases, and Wisconsin voters have successfully used drop boxes ahead of tomorrow’s primary. Monday, Aug. 12We hope you’re enjoying our litigation scoreboard! I…

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August 10, 2024 at 11:01 AM

What happens in Georgia won't stay in Georgia

What happens in Georgia won't stay in Georgia Upgrade today and always get my premium scorecard sent to your inbox. Preview of my members-only emailsThis was the week that Kamala Harris formally became the Democratic Party’s nominee for president. It was also the week that she chose Minn…

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August 9, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Arizona judge rejects right-wing group’s request to publicize names of election workers

Arizona judge rejects right-wing group’s request to publicize names of election workers The 9th Circuit will hear a challenge to a Montana voter suppression law on Wednesday. Friday, Aug. 9We’re hiring! We’re currently looking for an Email Operations Coordinator and a Case Researcher and…

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August 9, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Georgia election board hands election deniers a win

Georgia election board hands election deniers a win Trump campaign, RNC lose in Nevada Friday, Aug. 9Georgia’s election board passed a new rule that could further embolden election deniers in the state — with Trump’s approval. Trump’s campaign suffers a loss in a challenge to Nevada’s ba…

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August 8, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Republicans ask U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate Arizona voter suppression laws

Republicans ask U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate Arizona voter suppression laws People with prior felony convictions may not be able to vote in Virginia, and Trump tells supporters “they don't have to vote again." Thursday, Aug. 8THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Republicans ask SCOTUS to…

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August 7, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Minnesota Supreme Court upholds voting rights law signed by Gov. Tim Walz

Minnesota Supreme Court upholds voting rights law signed by Gov. Tim Walz The Georgia Election Board passes a rule that could delay election certification. Wednesday, Aug. 7THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Minnesota Supreme Court upholds voting rights law signed by Gov. Tim WalzThe Minn…

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August 6, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Walz brings strong voting rights record to Harris' ticket

Walz brings strong voting rights record to Harris' ticket An Arizona judge blocks election procedures designed to shield from harassment but leaves other rules intact. Tuesday, Aug. 6THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Kamala Harris selects Tim Walz as her running mateVice President Kamala…

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August 6, 2024 at 1:14 PM

BREAKING: Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’ VP pick — here’s his record on voting rights

BREAKING: Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’ VP pick — here’s his record on voting rights Become a member to always get breaking news updates delivered to your inbox. This is a breaking news update on a major voting rights development — and a free sample of what’s included in our premium content…

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August 5, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Nevada court rejects Trump campaign’s attempt to throw out some mail-in ballots

Nevada court rejects Trump campaign’s attempt to throw out some mail-in ballots Washington, D.C. will see a pro-voting ballot initiative in November, and struggles for voting rights continue in Mississippi. Monday, Aug. 5Our team is growing! We have two open positions, learn more here.TH…

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August 3, 2024 at 11:01 AM

What happens when counties refuse to certify election results?

What happens when counties refuse to certify election results? Upgrade today and always get my premium scorecard sent to your inbox. Preview of my members-only emailsOne of the most dangerous moments in the aftermath of the 2020 election took place on the evening of Nov. 17, when Donald …

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August 2, 2024 at 10:01 PM

5th Circuit delivers loss to Black and Latino voters in Texas case

5th Circuit delivers loss to Black and Latino voters in Texas case Pro-voting groups challenge a Georgia voter suppression law, and courts hand wins to Arizona voters. Friday, Aug. 2THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 5th Circuit delivers loss to Black and Latino voters in Texas caseThe 5t…

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August 2, 2024 at 11:02 AM

Biden calls for SCOTUS reforms, Trump ally cries immunity, South Carolina's map saga ends

Biden calls for SCOTUS reforms, Trump ally cries immunity, South Carolina's map saga ends Biden calls for SCOTUS reforms, Trump ally cries immunity, South Carolina's map saga ends Friday, Aug. 2The past week was packed with SCOTUS-related news both on and off the docket. President Biden …

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August 1, 2024 at 10:01 PM

What happens when election officials refuse to certify results?

What happens when election officials refuse to certify results? The U.S. Senate passes a bipartisan bill to create new judgeships, and the Missouri secretary of state sues the Biden administration. Thursday, Aug. 1THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Deep dive into what election certificati…

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August 1, 2024 at 11:01 AM

My litigation status update: Things are moving fast

My litigation status update: Things are moving fast One of our monthly members-only newsletters. Preview of my members-only newslettersOne of my favorite quotes is from the German American economist Rudiger Dornbusch. “In economics,” he said, “things take longer to happen than you think …

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July 31, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Ohio governor opposes ballot initiative to establish citizen redistricting commission

Ohio governor opposes ballot initiative to establish citizen redistricting commission A Trump-appointed judge delivers a loss for voters in Georgia, and a Utah GOP candidate appealed his mail-in voting case. Wednesday, July 31THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Ohio Republican governor bas…

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July 30, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Kansas Supreme Court temporarily blocks voter suppression law

Kansas Supreme Court temporarily blocks voter suppression law A court delivers a win for Spanish-speaking voters in Rhode Island, and Black Louisiana voters ask SCOTUS to uphold a fair map for future elections. Tuesday, July 30THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Courts deliver victories fo…

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July 30, 2024 at 3:35 PM

Can the GOP block Kamala from the ballot?

Can the GOP block Kamala from the ballot? Upgrade for access to all of my answers. Free sample of my members-only emailsLast week, Democracy Docket had its first-ever member event — a live virtual Q&A session in which I answered your most pressing voting rights and election questions…

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July 29, 2024 at 10:09 PM

Biden calls for SCOTUS reforms

Biden calls for SCOTUS reforms Read our new guide to 2024’s state-by-state democracy-related ballot initiatives. Monday, July 29THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 With 99 days until the election, you can expect more lawsuits and court decisions over the next few weeks. If you want to know…

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July 27, 2024 at 10:59 AM

New premium scoreboard in my weekend reading list

New premium scoreboard in my weekend reading list Plus the stories you might have missed this week. Free sample of my members-only emailsWhat a difference a week makes! Last Saturday, Democrats were deeply divided over whether President Joe Biden should continue his presidential run. The…

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July 26, 2024 at 10:01 PM

New York’s highest court will hear RNC mail-in voting case

New York’s highest court will hear RNC mail-in voting case Montana will count inactive voter signatures on abortion and democracy reform, and a federal court approves the new Michigan state Senate map. Friday, July 26THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 New York’s highest court to hear GOP …

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July 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Kamala Harris enters the 2024 race

Kamala Harris enters the 2024 race Ohio citizens could end gerrymandering 7/26/2024Vice President Kamala Harris enters the presidential race. A citizen-driven effort to end gerrymandering and reform the redistricting process will be on Ohio’s ballot in November. And, the felony disenfran…

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July 25, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Congressional Democrats push to overturn SCOTUS immunity decision

Congressional Democrats push to overturn SCOTUS immunity decision Top Republican state officials continue to attack voting rights, and artificial intelligence is threatening election security. Thursday, July 25We hope you've been enjoying our new scoreboard! Starting today, we'll be trac…

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July 24, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Newbern, Alabama Will Hold First Election Since 1965

Newbern, Alabama Will Hold First Election Since 1965 The Montana Supreme Court affirms a victory for voters, and Harris is now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Wednesday, July 24THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 It’s official: Newbern, Alabama will hold its first election…

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July 23, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Ohio initiative to end gerrymandering will be on the ballot this November

Ohio initiative to end gerrymandering will be on the ballot this November An Ohio judge delivers a win for voters with disabilities, and Rudy Giuliani’s D.C. law license is suspended again. Tuesday, July 23THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Victories for voters in OhioOhioans will vote th…

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July 23, 2024 at 12:20 PM

Republicans are not okay — welcome to Eye On The Right

Republicans are not okay — welcome to Eye On The Right A new Democracy Docket newsletter holding the GOP accountable. 7/23/2024Between the time that I started drafting this newsletter to you reading it right now, our current president dropped out of the 2024 election and the former presi…

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July 22, 2024 at 10:08 PM

Kamala Harris could be the new Democratic presidential nominee — here’s her record on voting rights

Kamala Harris could be the new Democratic presidential nominee — here’s her record on voting rights Biden drops out of the race and Pennsylvania launches an election threats hotline. Monday, July 22With nearly 100 days until the election, Democracy Docket is focused on the number of file…

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July 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The state of our democracy is in the numbers

The state of our democracy is in the numbers Become a member to get this newsletter every month. Free sample of my members-only newsletterI have spent a lot of time agonizing over the state of our nation’s democracy and trying to figure out what time to write for this month’s column. Lik…

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July 20, 2024 at 4:01 PM

REMINDER: Join me for our first live event

REMINDER: Join me for our first live event I’ll answer your questions in real time. In just a few days, I’m hosting our first-ever virtual live event and you’re invited! On Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. ET, join me for a live Q&A where I’ll address our members and answer all the burning…

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July 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Five Voting Right Stories to Boost Your Spirit

Five Voting Right Stories to Boost Your Spirit Upgrade to get my reading lists every week. Free sample of my members-only emailsLet’s be honest, this was not an easy week. Last Saturday, a deranged man attempted to assassinate Donald Trump. In the days that followed, Republicans held the…

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July 19, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Pro-voting group sues Georgia election board for holding illegal meeting to pass new rules

Pro-voting group sues Georgia election board for holding illegal meeting to pass new rules Republicans challenge New York mail-in voting law in court, and Utah voters file lawsuit claiming their ballots were unfairly rejected. Friday, July 19Georgia election board gets sued and accused o…

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July 19, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Trump finally chooses a VP

Trump finally chooses a VP President Biden plans to back SCOTUS reform 7/19/2024Former President Donald Trump chooses a running mate with a history of election denialism. President Joe Biden reportedly plans to endorse reforms for the U.S. Supreme Court amid calls for more accountability…

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July 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Arizona voter suppression laws will largely remain blocked after 9th Circuit ruling

Arizona voter suppression laws will largely remain blocked after 9th Circuit ruling Voters with felony convictions are being disenfranchised in Mississippi and Nebraska, and a judge tosses out a Colorado voter intimidation case. Thursday, July 18 In just a few days, we’re hosting our fi…

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July 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Washoe County, Nevada certifies primary results after refusing to do so last week

Washoe County, Nevada certifies primary results after refusing to do so last week Montana judge delivers win for voters and second-largest county in Nevada finally certifies June primary results Wednesday, July 17Victories for voters in NevadaWashoe County, Nevada voted to certify the re…

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July 16, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Arkansas election board decides to ban electronic signatures for voter registration

Arkansas election board decides to ban electronic signatures for voter registration Trump campaign and RNC have filed three lawsuits in recent months, and voting cases have been brought in seven states so far in July Tuesday, July 16 Do you want to ask Marc and the Democracy Docket team…

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July 15, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Trump campaign and RNC sue Whitmer over Michigan voter registration sites

Trump campaign and RNC sue Whitmer over Michigan voter registration sites Trump selects J.D. Vance as VP, Republicans challenge Biden’s executive order and Colorado voter intimidation trial begins. Monday, July 15 On Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. ET, join Marc and the Democracy Docket team…

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July 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The very bad and very good: my weekend reading list is here

The very bad and very good: my weekend reading list is here Upgrade to get my reading lists every week. Free sample of my members-only emailsOnce again, this week was dominated by two big political stories. On the one hand, the media continued its relentless focus on President Joe Biden’…

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July 12, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Unmasking the anti-democracy agenda of Project 2025

Unmasking the anti-democracy agenda of Project 2025 Georgia secretary of state seeks to scrub noncitizens from voter rolls, and Kari Lake still won’t accept that she lost in 2022 Friday, July 12 On Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. ET, join Marc and the Democracy Docket team for a virtual Q&am…

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July 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Drop boxes are back in Wisconsin

Drop boxes are back in Wisconsin Why Biden told people to google Project 2025 7/12/2024Wisconsin’s highest court reverses statewide prohibition on secure drop boxes. Republicans’ official party agenda spells trouble for voting rights. And, former President Donald Trump tries to distance …

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