“’52 years in the making’: Rosie Castro takes the reins as temporary District 7 council member”

March 6, 2023, 7:44 amelection law bizRick Hasen

San Antonio Express News: For many supporters of Rosie Castro, hearing the civil rights activist say “here” Thursday from the City Council dais was a long time coming. The Thursday meeting was supposed to be a final interview before the… Continue reading

Arizona Court Orders Sanctions Against Election Denier Candidate Mark Finchem from Bringing His Election Contest in Bad Faith After Losing Election

March 6, 2023, 7:39 amfraudulent fraud squadRick Hasen

You can read the findings and order at this link. The court found that Finchem’s attempt to contest his loss were groundless and brought in bad faith. The judge imposed attorneys’ fees as sanctions. (h/t Yvonne Wingett Sanchez)

“As Trump Inquiry Continues, Republicans Seek Oversight of Georgia Prosecutors”

March 6, 2023, 7:32 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

NYT: To Fani T. Willis, the district attorney in Atlanta, several bills in the Georgia legislature that would make it easier to remove local prosecutors are racist and perhaps retaliatory for her ongoing investigation of former President Donald J. Trump.… Continue reading

“Restoring rights for felons a rare bipartisan voting change”

March 6, 2023, 7:31 amfelon votingRick Hasen

AP: Restoring the voting rights of former felons drew national attention after Florida lawmakers weakened a voter-approved constitutional amendment and after a new election police unit championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis arrested 20 former felons. Several of them said… Continue reading

“Far-right US Republicans receive millions from new class of debt hardliners”

March 6, 2023, 4:40 amUncategorizedRichard Pildes

Paywalled story from the Financial Times on the changing ecosystem of large donors on the Republican side: A new class of political donors is funnelling millions of dollars to far-right Republicans, as growing dissatisfaction with the party establishment fuels support… Continue reading

“In Selma, Biden says right to vote remains under assault”

March 5, 2023, 2:44 pmVoting Rights ActRick Hasen

AP: President Joe Biden used the searing memories of Selma’s “Bloody Sunday” to recommit to a cornerstone of democracy, lionizing a seminal moment from the civil rights movement at a time when he has been unable to push enhanced… Continue reading

“Trump Says He Would Stay in 2024 Race if Indicted”

March 5, 2023, 9:48 amelection subversion riskRick Hasen

NYT: Former President Donald J. Trump said on Saturday that he would not drop out of the 2024 presidential race if he was indicted in one of several investigations he is facing. Mr. Trump made the comments to a group… Continue reading

“Trump attorney reappointed to Wisconsin Supreme Court judicial conduct advisory committee”

March 4, 2023, 11:33 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Wisconsin State Journal: Attorney Jim Troupis, who was involved in the 2020 scheme to put Republican electors in place in several states, including Wisconsin, to deliver Electoral College votes for former President Donald Trump, has been reappointed by the… Continue reading

“Election conspiracies fuel dispute over voter fraud system”

March 4, 2023, 11:28 amfraudulent fraud squadRick Hasen

AP: A bipartisan effort among states to combat voter fraud has found itself in the crosshairs of conspiracy theories fueled by Donald Trump’s false claims about the 2020 presidential election and now faces an uncertain future. One state has dropped… Continue reading

“Republicans Use Arcane Political Tactic to Thwart Democrats”

March 4, 2023, 10:56 amlegislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

NYT: Republicans have settled on their procedural weapon of choice for this Congress — and they have it trained squarely on Democrats anxious about their 2024 prospects. Twice in the past week, Republicans scored wins and divided Democrats by employing… Continue reading

“As 2024 race begins, special counsel advances with focus on Trump lawyers”

March 4, 2023, 10:49 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

WaPo: Federal prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election have asked witnesses extensive questions about the actions of Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for former president Donald Trump — including where he got his information about alleged fraud,… Continue reading

Following His Reinstatement after 2 Year Suspension from Facebook for Encouraging the Insurrection, Trump Begins Running Facebook Ads Again

March 4, 2023, 10:47 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Shane Goldmacher: Trump just began running ads mocking DeSantis on Facebook. It's a small sum (in FL and TX). But notable that it's happening.The caption of one photo of the two men: "Pictured: An Apprentice Learning from the Master." w/… Continue reading

“Seton Hall Law Symposium Examines New Jersey’s ‘County Line’ Ballots”

March 4, 2023, 10:36 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Tap into Newark reports.

#ELB20th: Travis Crum: Coming of Age Reading the Election Law Blog

March 3, 2023, 2:58 pm#ELB20thRick Hasen

The following is a guest blog post from Travis Crum, part of the ELB 20th Anniversary: I was honored when Rick asked me to participate in the Election Law Blog’s 20th anniversary celebration. When considering what to write, I… Continue reading