University Student Redrew Alabama’s Voting Map – And It’s Now State Law
From today’s The Guardian: Earlier this month, after years of litigation, a federal judge in Alabama ordered a new state senate map. In a surprising decision, the map she chose…
Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push
From today’s New York Times: The next front in the nation’s pitched battle over mid-decade congressional redistricting is opening in Virginia, where Democrats are planning the first step toward redrawing…
Democrats Broach Potential Walkout to Block Texas Redistricting
From today’s New York Times: National Democratic leaders are encouraging state Democrats in the Texas House to consider walking out of a special legislative session this month to block Republicans…
With Much At Stake, Labor Unions Knock On Millions Of Doors In Final Campaign Push
From today’s NPR News: As November 5 draws closer, labor unions are blanketing swing states with tens of thousands of canvassers, deploying far more resources than in past elections in…
Teamsters Won’t Endorse a Candidate for President in 2024, Union Leadership in Doubt
From today’s New York Times: The leadership of the 1.3-million-member International Brotherhood of Teamsters said in a statement Wednesday it would not back a presidential candidate, a blow to Vice…
Democrats Sue Georgia Election Board, Warning of ‘Chaos’ in 2024 Election
From today’s New York Times: Democrats sued the Georgia state election board on Monday, arguing that measures approved by the board this month seeking to alter the election certification process…
Supreme Court Overrules Racial Bias Claim in South Carolina Redistricting Case
From today’s NBC News: The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Republicans in South Carolina did not unlawfully consider race when they drew a congressional district in a way that removed…
Election Reform in Alaska Meets Obstacles
From today’s USA Today: As the clock ticks towards the end of Alaska’s legislative session, a bipartisan elections reform bill that the state Senate State Affairs Committee advanced has run…
Flathead Leaders Rally Around Election Reform Initiatives in Montana
From today’s Flathead Beacon: A coalition of local officials in Flathead County is rallying around two statewide ballot initiatives that seek to reshape Montana’s election system. Led by former Kalispell…
Gov. Evers Approves Wisconsin Election Map, Ending Republicans’ Grip On Power
From today’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin Republicans lost their more than decade-long grip on control of the state Legislature Monday after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed into law new electoral…