Category Archives: The Voting Wars

“Brian Kemp’s Win In Georgia Is Tainted by Voter Suppression”

November 17, 2018, 2:15 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Ari Berman: On Friday afternoon, Abrams acknowledged that Kemp—the secretary of state who implemented many of these restrictions and was in charge of ensuring a fair voting process—would be certified as the winner of the election. He leads by 55,000… Continue reading

“In the new politics of the recount, it pays to fight to the bitter end”

November 17, 2018, 11:29 amrecounts, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

LAT: In the new political landscape, recount battles are being waged with unprecedented fervor, as political parties and activists look beyond the race at hand and see opportunities to reform voting laws, resculpt the political map and motivate and focus… Continue reading

“America’s Election Grid Remains a Patchwork of Vulnerabilities”

November 17, 2018, 11:26 amelection administration, The Voting Wars, voting technologyRick Hasen

NYT deep dive.

“Hanging Chads Long Gone, Florida Has Another Election Nightmare”

November 16, 2018, 3:42 pmBush v. Gore reflections, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

HuffPost reports.

I Talked to Diane Rehm for Her Podcast About the Latest in the Voting Wars

November 16, 2018, 2:20 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Listen.

Federal District Court Rejects Argument that Due Process Requires Gov. Scott to Recuse From Election-Related Duties, But Finds His Rhetoric and Actions Close to the Line

November 16, 2018, 7:21 amelection administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Interesting opinion.

Tonight’s Must-Read from Ron Klain: “What’s the Matter with Florida?”

November 15, 2018, 8:40 pmBush v. Gore reflections, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

WaPo column: As the general counsel of Al Gore’s 2000 recount effort in Florida, I’m often asked this question about the Senate and gubernatorial recounts now going on there: Why does “this” keep happening in Florida? Part of what… Continue reading

“It’s Time to Fix American Elections — Again”

November 15, 2018, 9:13 amThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Eliza Newlin Carney for TAP.

“Discrediting The Recount Process Takes Advantage Of Voters’ Lack Of Understanding”

November 14, 2018, 4:49 pmfraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Listen to NPR: The Florida recounts have demonstrated that many voters are unaware of election governing rules, which makes them more vulnerable to political rhetoric casting doubt on the legitimacy of the results.

After Lessons of Bush v Gore, Do Bill Nelson’s Lawsuits Go Too Far in Trying to Change Florida Election Law?

November 13, 2018, 9:18 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

I get it. Rick Scott is ahead in the Florida Senate race and so he wants the counting to end while he is ahead. He’s not only sued to try to get the counting done; he’s raised bogus claims of… Continue reading

“Key contests in Florida and Georgia remain mired in uncertainty amid expanding legal fights over ballot counts”

November 13, 2018, 8:58 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

WaPo: One week after Election Day, high-stakes contests in Florida and Georgia remained mired in uncertainty amid expanding legal fights and political wrangling that could further prolong the counting of ballots. In Florida, where elections officials are conducting… Continue reading

“Republican Gov. Rick Scott Was Just Sued Over His Role In The Florida Recount”

November 12, 2018, 4:36 pmconflict of interest laws, election administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

BuzzFeed: Republican Gov. Rick Scott has filed at least five lawsuits since Thursday against county election officials and instructed state police to investigate them for “fraud.” But on Monday, a group of Florida voters and organizations filed their own lawsuit… Continue reading

I Talked About the 2018 Florida Recounts and the Escalation of the Voting Wars on Slate’s What’s Next Podcast

November 12, 2018, 4:31 pmrecounts, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Take a listen.

“Democrats Say Their First Bill Will Focus On Strengthening Democracy At Home”

November 12, 2018, 2:03 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

NPR: The bill would establish automatic voter registration and reinvigorate the Voting Rights Act, crippled by a Supreme Court decision in 2013. It would take away redistricting power from state legislatures and give it to independent commissions. Other provisions would… Continue reading