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September 11, 2024 at 2:52 PM

4 court wins, 3 hearings, 1 debate

4 court wins, 3 hearings, 1 debate Upgrade for access to my full analysis. Preview of my members-only emailsIn my September Litigation Look Ahead, I predicted that “[i]f there is a strategic inflection point in September, it will likely be on Sept. 10.” Boy, was I right! I initially focu…

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September 10, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Georgia judge dismisses certification challenge

Georgia judge dismisses certification challenge North Carolina has to remove RFK Jr. from ballots, delaying voting. Tuesday, September 10 Georgia and Arizona judges dismiss lawsuits filed by GOP election officialsIn a win for voters, a Georgia judge dismissed a lawsuit from a Republican …

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September 9, 2024 at 10:05 PM

NC board appeals RFK Jr. ballot dispute

NC board appeals RFK Jr. ballot dispute Republicans appeal a pro-voting Pennsylvania decision on naked ballots. Monday, September 9 Tomorrow will be a very busy day for democracy (and not just because of the presidential debate). On Wednesday, Marc will explain why and recap the debate …

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September 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Republican desperation is showing in court

Republican desperation is showing in court Upgrade today and always get my premium scorecard sent to your inbox. Preview of my members-only emailsWe are at a critical stage of the campaign. Kamala Harris’ rise in the polls continues. Democratic prospects in the House and Senate are impro…

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September 6, 2024 at 10:05 PM

RFK Jr. ballot dispute delays absentee voting in North Carolina

RFK Jr. ballot dispute delays absentee voting in North Carolina The right is doubling down on election litigation, but they aren’t winning. Friday, September 6 The 2024 election is fast approaching, so it’s crucial that you stay informed on voting rights and democracy-related news. Forw…

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September 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Republicans vs. Dominion Voting Systems

Republicans vs. Dominion Voting Systems Michigan ACLU sues to ensure 2024 certification. Friday, Sept. 6A Republican-led attempt to investigate Dominion voting machines results in over $1 million in sanctions for Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Pro-voting advocates are suing a Republican me…

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September 5, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Can anyone find out who I voted for?

Can anyone find out who I voted for? We answer your commonly asked questions about voting privacy. Thursday, September 5 Now that we are only two months away from the 2024 election, it’s more important than ever to stay up-to-date on voting rights and democracy-related news. Forward our…

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September 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM

The stakes of the election could not be higher

The stakes of the election could not be higher Become a member today for only $120/year. Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer and transition to fall. But during a presidential election year, it’s also when campaigns are kicked into high gear, ramping up ads and get-out-the-vote ef…

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September 4, 2024 at 11:30 PM

How are Republicans using the courts this election?

How are Republicans using the courts this election? Upgrade for access to all of my answers. Preview of my members-only emailsIn last Saturday’s edition of News You Missed, I mentioned that Republicans are using anti-voting litigation to “launder election denialism.” I received a lot of …

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September 4, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Texas AG sues county over plan to mail out 200K voter registration forms

Texas AG sues county over plan to mail out 200K voter registration forms A right-wing group files a lawsuit to remove voters from every Arizona county. Wednesday, Sept. 4 Later this evening, Democracy Docket members will receive an exclusive Q&A with Marc about the Republican litigat…

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September 3, 2024 at 10:00 PM

9th Circuit blocks Montana voter suppression law

9th Circuit blocks Montana voter suppression law A Pennsylvania county is ordered to pay over $1 million in a Dominion voting machines case. Tuesday, Sept. 3THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 20239th Circuit blocks Montana voter suppression law In a win for voters, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court o…

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September 3, 2024 at 11:03 AM

Don’t fear the RNC

Don’t fear the RNC In Utah, Republicans pull a dirty trick to undermine democracy. Tuesday, Sept. 3Hope everyone had a nice Labor Day!The RNC is on a litigation tear, filing a number of election-related lawsuits in key states in recent weeks. Is it concerning? Yes. But no need to freak o…

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September 1, 2024 at 11:02 AM

My litigation status update: politics at an inflection point

My litigation status update: politics at an inflection point One of our monthly members-only newsletters. Preview of my members-only newslettersIn 1996, Intel’s CEO Andy Grove wrote a groundbreaking book about business: Only the Paranoid Survive. In it, he coined the term “strategic infl…

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August 31, 2024 at 11:02 AM

News you missed: the laundering of election denialism

News you missed: the laundering of election denialism Upgrade today and always get my premium scorecard sent to your inbox. Preview of my members-only emailsAs we head towards Labor Day, and the final sprint of the 2024 campaign, the dominant trends of the election seem set. Kamala Harri…

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August 30, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Pennsylvania court hands victory to voters in mail-in ballot case

Pennsylvania court hands victory to voters in mail-in ballot case The 9th Circuit upholds laws preventing former Hawaii residents who live in certain U.S. territories from voting absentee in federal elections. Friday, Aug. 30THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023Pennsylvania court: Counties m…

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August 30, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Trump gets indicted – again

Trump gets indicted – again DNC sues Georgia over new election rules Friday, Aug. 30Federal prosecutors bring a new Jan. 6 indictment against Trump after the high court’s presidential immunity ruling. National Democrats are suing the Georgia election board over the new rules pushed by it…

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August 29, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Right-wing activists sue Fulton County, Georgia’s election board over voter rolls

Right-wing activists sue Fulton County, Georgia’s election board over voter rolls The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says Louisiana can dissolve a 1992 consent decree for the state Supreme Court. Thursday, Aug. 29THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023Right-wing actors target voter rolls in…

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August 28, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Pennsylvania courts will expedite appeals in 2024 election cases

Pennsylvania courts will expedite appeals in 2024 election cases Republicans appeal after a New York appellate court upholds an absentee ballot law. Wednesday, Aug. 28THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Pennsylvania courts will expedite appeals in 2024 election casesThe Pennsylvania Suprem…

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August 27, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Feds bring new election subversion indictment against Trump after immunity ruling

Feds bring new election subversion indictment against Trump after immunity ruling A Pennsylvania court rejects a GOP lawsuit challenging pro-voting absentee ballot rules. Tuesday, Aug. 27THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Special counsel files new indictment in Trump’s Jan. 6 caseSpecial …

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August 26, 2024 at 10:02 PM

DNC sues Georgia election board for passing rules delaying certification of results

DNC sues Georgia election board for passing rules delaying certification of results Texas removes over 1 million voters from rolls since passage of anti-voting law. Monday, Aug. 26THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 DNC sues Georgia election board for passing rules delaying certificationTh…

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August 24, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Democrats Celebrate in Chicago, While Republicans Lose in Court

Democrats Celebrate in Chicago, While Republicans Lose in Court Upgrade today and always get my premium scorecard sent to your inbox. Preview of my members-only emailsRepublicans had a very bad week. The Democratic National Convention was an unqualified success filled with inspiring spee…

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August 23, 2024 at 10:04 PM

New York court upholds pro-voting absentee ballot law, restores blocked provision

New York court upholds pro-voting absentee ballot law, restores blocked provision Noncitizen voting cases were filed in North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin. Friday, Aug. 23THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 New York court delivers victory for votersIn a win for voters, a New York appea…

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August 23, 2024 at 11:01 AM

New York court rejects GOP challenge to early mail-in voting law

New York court rejects GOP challenge to early mail-in voting law Efforts to disrupt the certification process are brewing Friday, Aug. 23Republicans remain steadfast in their efforts to suppress the vote. In New York, the state’s highest court upheld a law expanding access to early mail-…

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August 22, 2024 at 10:01 PM

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 Georgia election officials ask the state board to stop making last-minute changes. Thursday, Aug. 22THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 SCOTUS largely rejects GOP’s request to reinstate parts of Arizon…

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August 22, 2024 at 7:14 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS Largely Rejects GOP's Request To Reinstate Parts of Arizona Voter Suppression Law

BREAKING: SCOTUS Largely Rejects GOP's Request To Reinstate Parts of Arizona Voter Suppression Law 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 ou…

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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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