“Donald Trump’s Plan to Subvert the Midterms is Already Underway”
David Graham cover story in The Atlantic.
“Lawsuit Plunges New York Into the National Gerrymandering Fight”
NYT:
A lawsuit filed on Monday on behalf of four New Yorkers charges that the state’s congressional map unconstitutionally dilutes Black and Latino votes in a district that covers Staten Island and part of southern Brooklyn, according to a copy… Continue reading
“Republicans bet frenzied redistricting push can outrun historical trends”
Paul Kane for WaPo:
The fight for House control in next year’s midterm elections has shifted into unfamiliar terrain: state capitals and courthouses.
Rather than recruiting candidates and conductingearly fundraising, political operatives on both sides are focused on drawing new,… Continue reading
“Gov. Mike Braun calls special session to redraw Indiana’s congressional maps”
Indy Star:
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has officially called lawmakers back to the Statehouse for a special session to redraw the Hoosier State’s congressional maps mid-decade, as requested by President Donald Trump’s administration.
But the votes to redistrict still … Continue reading
“Trump says he’d ‘love to’ run in 2028; U.S. president also floats JD Vance and Marco Rubio as top alternate contenders, given the constitution bars him from running for a third term.”
Politico:
U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in Monday on who might lead the Republican Party after he leaves office, naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance as top contenders for the 2028 presidential nomination.
But he… Continue reading
Video: “The Ultimate Check: How Free and Fair are Our Elections?”
Society for the Rule of Law panel:
In theory, elections are the greatest safeguard of democracy—but in practice, their integrity is under increasing pressure. This panel assessed the resilience of our electoral systems amid rising challenges—from partisan interference and… Continue reading
A Big Thank You to Spencer Overton….
who had a lot to cover during his two weeks as primary ELB blogger. I so appreciate Spencer’s excellent work!
Fusion and the Freedom to Associate to a Better Politics–New Jersey’s Highest Court Has A One-Time Opportunity
A bipartisan ABA Task Force on American Democracy recently endorsed the relegalization of fusion voting as a political reform with significant potential “to combat hyper-partisan polarization and the gridlock in governance that such polarization produces.” State courts have a one-time… Continue reading
Thanks to Rick Hasen & the ELB Community
Today is my final day managing the Election Law Blog after two weeks at the helm. It’s been a privilege to highlight developments and perspectives during such an important period for our democracy. I want to extend my sincere thanks… Continue reading
“Florida wants to post more college syllabi online. Professors fear what’s next.”
POLITICO:
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Florida is considering a move that would give people a closer look at what’s being taught in its public universities — another potential flash point as conservative-led states scrutinize higher education.
University leaders in Florida… Continue reading
“Trump Announces Tariff Increase on Canada Over Reagan Ad Spat”
NYT:
President Trump doubled down on Saturday in his feud with Canada over a television ad that used audio of former President Ronald Reagan denouncing tariffs, saying he would punish the country with an additional 10 percent tariff on … Continue reading
“[Indian Election Commission] sets rules for AI and deepfake content in polls”
Newsmeter:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a fresh advisory setting out stringent norms for the disclosure and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and synthetic content in political campaigning ahead of the Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency… Continue reading
“Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune”
NYT:
Timothy Mellon, a reclusive billionaire and a major financial backer of President Trump, is the anonymous private donor who gave $130 million to the U.S. government to help pay troops during the shutdown, according to two people familiar… Continue reading
“Justice Department Will Monitor Elections in California and New Jersey”
NYT (and DOJ Press Release here):
The Trump administration said on Friday that the Justice Department will monitor polling sites in California and New Jersey ahead of the Nov. 4 election, amid requests by Republican Party officials in those states.… Continue reading