“Kennedy and West third-party ballot drives are pushed by secretive groups and Republican donors”

July 16, 2024, 6:25 amballot access, campaign finance, third partiesDan Tokaji

AP reports: “With early voting for the November presidential election set to begin in late September in some states, there are signs across the country that groups are trying to affect the outcome by using deceptive means — and… Continue reading

“Trump’s authoritarian lean appeals to the right. Swing voters, not so much”

July 16, 2024, 5:31 amauthoritarian threats in US, political polarizationDan Tokaji

Aaron Blake in WaPo, on a new Monmouth poll “suggest[ing] that if Democrats can drive home the idea that a second Trump term would be a more authoritarian one, that could alienate the most crucial 2024 voters, the ‘double… Continue reading

Biden & DNC Run Out the Clock

July 16, 2024, 5:14 amballot access, political partiesDan Tokaji

NYT reports that the DNC is planning to have Democratic delegates vote as soon as next week: Leaders of the Democratic National Committee are moving swiftly to confirm President Biden as his party’s presidential nominee by the end of July,… Continue reading

“Mayor Adams’ Reelection Campaign Raked in More Than $1 Million as Opponents Circle”

July 16, 2024, 5:01 amcampaign financeDan Tokaji

The City: “[NYC] Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign reported raising more than $1 million from 1,472 donors in the first half of 2024, a show of strength that outperformed his rivals in the 2025 mayoral race.” It also reports that… Continue reading

“The campaign is getting real for political donors”

July 16, 2024, 4:27 amcampaign financeDan Tokaji

Politico on April-to-June campaign finance reports, filed with the FEC on Monday: “Donald Trump put up a roaring fundraising quarter, harnessing large and small donors to vanquish President Joe Biden’s cash advantage — and refilling the coffers of the national… Continue reading

“Complaint asks Kemp to remove three State Election Board members”

July 16, 2024, 4:18 amelection administrationDan Tokaji

AJC: A Fulton County election official has asked Gov. Brian Kemp to remove three members of the State Election Board and its executive director over actions that may have violated Georgia’s open meetings law. On Friday, three Republican members… Continue reading

The Michigan Trump/RNC complaint is a mess

July 15, 2024, 9:40 pmNVRA (motor voter), The Voting WarsJustin Levitt

Justin here. Here’s the complaint for the RNC/Trump Michigan lawsuit Dan flagged earlier today. It’s a mess. I think this may be the second lawsuit that the 2024 Trump campaign has filed directly as a plaintiff, behind the Nevada … Continue reading

Trump Campaign & RNC Sue Michigan Officials Over Voter Registration Activities

July 15, 2024, 2:58 pmvoter registrationDan Tokaji

Detroit Free Press reports: The campaign of former President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee have filed a lawsuit against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, alleging the state has violated the National Voter… Continue reading

Bipartisan Group of Election Officials and Experts Condemn Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump

July 15, 2024, 2:38 pmUncategorizedDan Tokaji

You can find the statement here. Signatories include Brad Raffensperger, Jocelyn Benson, Scott Schwab, and Trey Grayson.

Dangerous Times: Trump Chooses Election Denier JD Vance as VP Nominee

July 15, 2024, 1:15 pmauthoritarian threats in US, election subversion riskRick Hasen

NYT on JD Vance: Election denial: He has not committed to accepting the results of this year’s election. “If we have a free and fair election, I will accept the results,” he said on CNN in May. It’s a caveat… Continue reading

“Don’t Overread the Court’s Immunity Opinion”

July 15, 2024, 12:49 pmUncategorizedNed Foley

ELB readers might be interested in this Lawfare analysis. Its subheading: “Chief Justice Roberts gives neither Trump nor any future president a green light to tyranny, as some initial reactions to his opinion fear.” Its opening paragraph: The Supreme… Continue reading

2024 Supplements to Laycock and Hasen, Modern American Remedies 5th Edition, and to Concise 5th Edition, Now Available for Free Download

July 15, 2024, 11:00 amRemediesRick Hasen

You can find the 2024 Teachers’ Update to Laycock & Hasen, Modern American Remedies (5th edition) at this link . You can find the Teachers’ Update to the Concise 5th Edition at this link. Highlights: Current through the end of… Continue reading

Introduction to: Richard L. Hasen, “States a Bulwarks Against, or Potential Facilitators of, Election Subversion” (in new Zelizer and Greenberg book)

July 15, 2024, 10:07 amelection subversion risk, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

In a couple of weeks, NYU Press will release Our Nation at Risk: Election Integrity as a National Security Issue (Julian E. Zelizer & Karen J. Greenberg eds. NYU Press 2024). It’s an impressive and important collection that I’m glad… Continue reading

Breaking: Judge Cannon Says Appointment of Special Counsel Was Unconstitutional, Dismisses Trump Documents Case

July 15, 2024, 7:18 amDepartment of Justice, Supreme CourtDan Tokaji

NYT reports: In a stunning ruling, the judge, Aileen M. Cannon, found that because Mr. Smith had not been named to the post of special counsel by the president or confirmed by the Senate, his appointment was in violation… Continue reading