Reid Wilson: The chairman of the top outside group dedicated to electing Republican attorneys general has resigned his position in the wake of a show of force by rivals from other states, months after it supported a rally with… Continue reading

As part of my identification of four political reforms that might help mitigate the most extreme forces in our current politics, I have argued that redistricters (whether independent commissions or legislatures) should strive to create competitive districts, rather than safe… Continue reading

The New York Times has a good explainer, with good visualization aids, that explains how RCV will work in our June primaries for mayor. I wanted to clarify one point of potential confusion. The story says: In New York’s… Continue reading

New Brennan Center report.

WaPo: As the battle over a new Georgia law imposing identification requirements for mail ballots and other voting limits raged this month, Republicans in Texas knew they would be next — and acted quickly to try to head off… Continue reading

AJC: Georgia voters are split along party lines over the state’s new election law, with a divided majority supporting drop box limits, absentee ballot ID requirements and shorter deadlines to request absentee ballots, according to a University of Georgia… Continue reading

NYT: This G.O.P. resistance to certain voting legislation reflects an awkward and delicate dance within the party: As state lawmakers loyal to former President Donald J. Trump try to please him and his supporters by enacting new voting limits… Continue reading

CNN: Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske‘s office told the state Republican Party on Wednesday that an investigation had found no “evidentiary support” for its allegations of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.”And while the NVGOP raises… Continue reading

This was a great discussion:

Oklahoma just became the first state to release draft district maps for the next decade. These maps are notable in that they use American Community Survey data — not Census data — to equalize population. The maps were also released… Continue reading

A great lineup and set of topics for this seminar. Day 1 is on the Presidency and Day 2 is on voting rights, race, and election adminstration. Glad to be participating in Day 2. Free registration required for zoom… Continue reading

KTVH: Republican governor Greg Gianforte on Monday signed two bills that eliminate voter-registration on Election Day in Montana and tighten ID requirements for voting and voter-registration.Gianforte, accompanied by bill sponsors and Republican Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, who supported the… Continue reading

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NYT: A major coalition of Black faith leaders in Georgia, representing more than 1,000 churches in the state, will call on Tuesday for a boycott of Home Depot, arguing that the company has abdicated its responsibility as a good… Continue reading