“‘Hypocritical’ — Sec. of State LaRose apparently changes law to help Issue 1 supporters”

July 13, 2023, 11:48 amabsentee ballots, direct democracyDan Tokaji

News on the Republican-backed referendum that would raise the threshold for amending the state constitution in August, before an initiative to protect abortion rights can go before voters in November: “Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has seemingly changed the… Continue reading

“Close to 100,000 Voter Registrations Were Challenged in Georgia — Almost All by Just Six Right-Wing Activists”

July 13, 2023, 11:40 amvoter registrationDan Tokaji

Pro Publica: On March 15, 2022, an email appeared in the inbox of the election director of Forsyth County, Georgia, with the subject line “Challenge of Elector’s Eligibility.” A spreadsheet attached to the email identified 13 people allegedly registered… Continue reading

“Federal prosecutors interviewed Michigan secretary of state in special counsel’s election interference probe”

July 13, 2023, 11:35 amelection subversion riskDan Tokaji

CNN: “Federal prosecutors interviewed Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for “several hours” in March as part of the ongoing criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, Benson told CNN Wednesday.”

“Arizona escalates probe into alleged efforts to swing election for Trump”

July 13, 2023, 11:34 amelection subversion riskDan Tokaji

WaPo: “Arizona’s top prosecutor is ramping up a criminal investigation into alleged attempts by Republicans to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state by signing and transmitting paperwork falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner, according to two… Continue reading

Breaking: New York: Divided Intermediate Appellate Court Orders New Congressional Redistricting by Independent Commission as Democrats Requested; Further Appeal Expected

July 13, 2023, 8:03 amredistrictingRick Hasen

You can read the opinion here. Jeff Wice: Breaking News- NY Appellate Court holds for Dems & orders @NYS_IRC to redraw congressional map. Now on to Court of Appeals! @npfandos @Danjanison @RitaCiolli @poozer87 @sarbetter @TimBalk @YanceyRoy @therealjsolo @KaitlynnLisa @NickReisman… Continue reading

Edsall on the New Vote Denial

July 13, 2023, 5:46 amThe Voting Wars, Voting Rights ActDan Tokaji

From the great Thomas Edsall in the NYT. His weekly columns are always worth reading, because he understands the grave challenges that American democracy faces and does a great job of explaining complex social science research to a lay audience.… Continue reading

A Conviction and an Acquittal in Oath Keepers Trial

July 13, 2023, 4:41 amelection subversion riskDan Tokaji

WaPo: Donovan Ray Crowl, one of the first rioters to be identified in national news media as part of a line of Oath Keepers who marched single-file in combat-style gear on the Capitol steps on Jan. 6, 2021, was… Continue reading

“Georgia sues True the Vote over refusal to show ‘2000 Mules’ evidence”

July 13, 2023, 4:34 amelection subversion riskDan Tokaji

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: “The Georgia State Election Board is suing True the Vote over the organization’s failure to comply with subpoenas that would back up its allegation of a ballot collection scheme highlighted in the movie ‘2000 Mules.’“

“Giuliani and election fraud promoters didn’t vet claims, new court documents show”

July 13, 2023, 4:31 amelection subversion riskDan Tokaji

From CNN, more on the recent filings in the defamation lawsuit against Giuliani: New court filings in a defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani show the promoters of the election fraud narrative after Donald Trump lost the presidency failed to… Continue reading

“Justice Department Challenges Racially Discriminatory Provisions of New Mississippi Law Targeting Hinds County”

July 13, 2023, 4:21 amDepartment of JusticeDan Tokaji

You can find the complaint here. From DOJ’s press release: The Justice Department filed a complaint today challenging portions of Mississippi House Bill 1020 (H.B. 1020), which mandates the appointment of special judges and prosecutors by Mississippi state officials… Continue reading

The Free 2023 Supplement to Lowenstein, Hasen, Tokaji, and Stephanopoulos, Election Law–Cases and Materials (7th Edition) is Now Available

July 12, 2023, 9:50 ampedagogyRick Hasen

You can download the free Supplement here. The Supplement is current through the Supreme Court’s October 2022 term ending June 30, 2023, and includes an edited version of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Moore v. Harper, analysis of… Continue reading

“Former FTX Executive Linked to Campaign-Finance Probe of New York GOP Race”

July 12, 2023, 4:48 amcampaign financeDan Tokaji

WSJ: Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are investigating former FTX executive Ryan Salame and his girlfriend, ex-congressional candidate Michelle Bond, for possible violations of campaign-finance law, according to people familiar with the matter. The probe is examining whether the couple… Continue reading

“Did Utah’s congressional map go too far? Utah Supreme Court hears the case.”

July 12, 2023, 4:44 amredistrictingDan Tokaji

The Salt Lake Tribune reports on yesterday’s oral argument in League of Women Voters v. Utah State Legislature, concerning whether excessive partisan gerrymandering violates the state constitution.