“Republicans Reprise Unfounded Claims of Widespread Election Interference”
NYT with the subhed: “Prominent conservatives, including the president, sounded familiar alarms about voter suppression and other efforts to manipulate the vote on Election Day, without presenting evidence.”
From the body:
The reflex to declare interference shows how much the… Continue reading
“America’s Recount Addiction”
I’m honored to participate in the NYU Democracy Project, and offer this entry, “America’s Recount Addiction.” It begins:
America has a recount problem. State recount laws too often invite costly, unnecessary delays that undermine confidence in elections without changing outcomes.… Continue reading
Four election law anecdotes about Dick Cheney
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. His legacy is significant in a range of domains, but I wanted to recount four small election law anecdotes about him.
First, Cheney was named George W. Bush’s… Continue reading
“Is a Key Federal Elections Panel Doing Trump’s Bidding on Voting Machines?”
Susan Greenhalgh:
On the eve of the government shutdown, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) quietly posted a press release to its website. While the announcement didn’t spark much notice, it could result in severe consequences for future elections. … Continue reading
“Moore keeps redistricting push alive in Maryland amid national map fights”
“Bomb threats force closures at some New Jersey polling places”
News12:
Across New Jersey, bomb threats at multiple polling locations have prompted closures and relocations today.
Attorney General Matthew Platkin says law enforcement responded to emailed threats at polling places in seven New Jersey counties and secured each location.
He… Continue reading
“Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin” Event Nov. 14
Great lineup for this event at the University of Wisconsin.
“Donors to Trump’s Ballroom Are Asked Why They Chose to Remain Incognito”
NYT:
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut is asking a handful of business interests about their donations to President Trump’s ballroom project, and why they were not disclosed by the White House.
“Many questions remain about the fund-raising for this project,… Continue reading
I Spoke with the Radio News Hour in Australia About Prop 50 and the Redistricting Wars
Huntington Beach Loses Appeal, Cannot Enact Its City Voter ID Law in Contravention of California State Law
See here.
From a press release:
The Fourth District Court of Appeal, Third Division, issued decisions in two companion cases striking down the Huntington Beach Voter ID Charter Amendment. In Mark Bixby v. The City of Huntington Beach, et al.,… Continue reading
‘NAACP and Advancement Project Sue Virginia Over Illegal Rejection of College Student Voter Registrations”
Press release:
National civil rights organization Advancement Project and the NAACP Virginia State Conference filed a lawsuit against the Virginia Department of Elections on October 31 for unlawfully disenfranchising college and university students, including those attending Historically Black Colleges and… Continue reading
“Ford Foundation’s New Leader Vows to Protect Elections and the Rule of Law”
Adam Liptak profile for the NYT:
The Ford Foundation, the nearly 90-year-old international philanthropy, is now in the cross hairs of the Trump administration, which has called for scrutiny of the organization as part of a broad crackdown on the… Continue reading
“Indiana Republican Tries Different Approach in Debate on Voting Maps: Listening”
NYT:
For two hours on Saturday, Greg Goode, a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, sat on a tall wooden chair, listening as constituents told him they oppose a plan to redraw the state’s political map to send more Republicans… Continue reading