“Key takeaways from the latest presidential campaign finance reports”

July 16, 2023, 4:10 amcampaign financeDan Tokaji

At the top of WaPo’s list: “Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spent nearly $8 million during the first six weeks of his campaign and he is relying heavily on big-money backers to fund his effort, according to the new disclosures… Continue reading

Federal District Judge Orders Kari Lake’s Legal Team to Pay $122,200 in Sanctions

July 14, 2023, 6:49 pmelection subversion riskDan Tokaji

Here’s the order from U.S. District Judge John J. Tuchi, issuing sanctions under Rule 11 for claims regarding Arizona’s elections that lacked an adequate basis in fact and law (h/t Derek Muller). The order includes extended discussion of… Continue reading

“Bipartisan Election Officials Warn NC GOP Changes Could Cause Disruption at the Polls”

July 14, 2023, 6:34 pmabsentee ballots, election administration, provisional ballotsDan Tokaji

Raleigh News & Observer: “A bipartisan group of senior county election officials cautioned legislators that pending bills could cause significant disruptions to voting, threatening the very election integrity that the bills are supposed to address.” More from WRAL News… Continue reading

“Rep. George Santos pays himself back, spends little money campaigning”

July 14, 2023, 6:29 pmcampaign financeDan Tokaji

WaPo: “The campaign of embattled Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who announced in April that he is seeking reelection, reported raising little money during the past fundraising quarter, spending virtually nothing on campaigning and paying Santos $85,000 to offset some… Continue reading

“Changes in state election laws have little impact on results, new study finds”

July 14, 2023, 6:21 pmThe Voting WarsDan Tokaji

From States Newsroom, more on the Grimmer-Hersh paper (available here).

“Americans are widely pessimistic about democracy in the United States, an AP-NORC poll finds”

July 14, 2023, 1:02 pmUncategorizedDan Tokaji

From AP, more on the AP-NORC poll: “Only about 1 in 10 U.S. adults give high ratings to the way democracy is working in the United States or how well it represents the interests of most Americans…. The… Continue reading

Coats & Roemer: “Russia, China, Iran plotting to tamper with 2024 election, but we can stop them”

July 14, 2023, 12:56 pmelection subversion riskDan Tokaji

From Dan Coats and Tim Roemer’s IndyStar op-ed: “It’s no secret that foreign countries including Russia, China and Iran have escalated their election meddling efforts in recent years in an attempt to destabilize our political system, sow discord and… Continue reading

“Alabama Democrats express frustration over redistricting; GOP proposal to get vote Monday”

July 14, 2023, 12:52 pmredistrictingDan Tokaji

AP: “Majority Republican lawmakers have not released their ideas for redrawing Alabama’s congressional districts to comply with a Supreme Court ruling, leading Democrats on Thursday to accuse GOP lawmakers of shutting them, and the public, out of the… Continue reading

“Republicans’ conservative election bill heads to House floor”

July 14, 2023, 12:47 pmThe Voting WarsDan Tokaji

Roll Call: “The House Administration Committee voted 8-4 on Thursday to advance a conservative election package, batting down dozens of amendments from Democrats during a marathon markup.” More coverage here and here.

Injunction Sought in Idaho Voter Registration/Identification Case

July 14, 2023, 12:42 pmvoter id, voter registrationDan Tokaji

From the Idaho Capital Sun: “A new Idaho voter registration law that took effect July 1 requires voters to prove their identity and residency when registering to vote, no matter how they register…. But a Boise-based youth voter advocacy… Continue reading