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“There’s a 30,249-vote tie in this California Dem primary. You read that right.”
Politico:
If you ever doubted your vote counted, ask the Democrats running to replace California Rep. Anna Eshoo.
One month and six lead changes after the March 5 primary, state lawmaker Evan Low and Santa Clara Supervisor Joe Simitian find… Continue reading
“‘Unconstitutional’ New York primary write-in rule takes center stage in Second Circuit”
Courthouse News:
A provision of New York State’s election law is “an unconstitutional infringement” on residents’ right to vote, according to a local elected official, who pleaded to a Second Circuit panel on Thursday to revive her suit challenging the… Continue reading
“Fulton judge rejects Trump free speech challenge to election charges”
AJC:
A Fulton County judge on Thursday refused to drop election interference charges against Donald Trump and his co-defendants saying the criminal counts did not violate their constitutional right to free speech.
The former president had argued the charges against … Continue reading
“Inside a G.O.P. Plan to Encourage Early Voting Despite Trump’s Attacks”
“Prosecuting Political Leaders During an Election”
New report from Protect Democracy.
“How Did Corporations Get Stuck in Politics and Can They Escape?”
Jill Fisch and Jeff Schwartz have posted this draft on SSRN (forthcoming, University of Chicago Business Law Review). Here is the abstract;
Corporations have always been involved in politics, but today is different. They are publicly taking positions, either directly… Continue reading
“Trump Denies Elections and Praises Rioters, but R.F.K. Jr. Says It’s Biden Who Threatens Democracy”
NYT:
Former President Donald J. Trump has refused to accept his loss in the 2020 election, painted as martyrs the supporters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, laid groundwork to deny the 2024 election results if he loses,… Continue reading
To Work in Ohio, Alaska’s “Final Four” Electoral System Needs Modification
New Common Ground Democracy essay: “Ohio’s partisan polarization is so severe that stronger medicine than Alaska’s new electoral reform is necessary to avoid the election of extreme candidates in the Buckeye State.” (The essay has details, including relevant data.)
“Covering Elections and Voting in 2024: A Media Guide”
Important new resource:
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“Covering Elections and Voting in 2024” by Pam Fessler, a communications advisor for The Elections Group and former National Public Radio correspondent, serves as a comprehensive resource… Continue reading
“Donald Trump faces backlash after sharing video featuring a hogtied Joe Biden”
USA Today:
Former President Donald Trump is facing intense criticism for what Democrats say is a new low this weekend after sharing a video on his social media website that has an image of President Joe Biden hogtied.
In a… Continue reading
“Revisiting Florida 2000 and the Butterfly Effect; The evidence is strong that Al Gore would have won had it not been for an infamous ballot design in Palm Beach County.”
Nate Cohn for NYT’s The Tilt.
“Donald Trump quietly continues court fight against Maine’s secretary of state”
Billy Kobin for the Bangor Daily News.
“Georgia lawmakers pass new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest” (UPDATED)
AP:
Georgia lawmakers on Thursday approved new rules for challenging voters and qualifying for the state’s presidential ballot that could impact the 2024 presidential race in the battleground state.
Senate Bill 189 passed the House by a vote of 101… Continue reading