The Arizona Republic editorial board has written a strong endorsement of the proposal to move from partisan to nonpartisan primaries in the state: “In today’s politics, those with the most extreme views are winning office, powered by partisan primaries and… Continue reading

As ELB readers know, I’m generally skeptical that timing should be the primary thing that courts consider when voting rights are at stake. I think the Purcell Principle has been elevated improperly above the normal four-part consideration of issues related… Continue reading

Discussing the legal issues that arise because of disruptions to the election cause by the horrific damage of Hurricane Helene. (The conversation was recorded before Milton made landfall.)

This Harvard Crimson story discusses the new TrueViews site that aims to improve representation by providing elected officials with more information about their constituents’ policy views. Professors from Harvard and George Washington University launched a data visualization tool early last… Continue reading

WaPo: Republican congressmen from Pennsylvania have filed a federal lawsuit seeking stricter scrutiny of votes cast by U.S. citizens living abroad, reflecting a new GOP strategy to challenge the eligibility of a group of voters that includes overseas military… Continue reading