Supreme Court, on 5-4 Vote, Blocks Federal District Courts Rules Easing Voting in Alabama Primary in Light of COVID-19

July 2, 2020, 5:57 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

The Court’s order is here, breaking along ideological/party lines. I expected this. See my earlier post, Alabama Goes to Supreme Court to Reverse Lower Court Orders Making Voting Easier During Pandemic (and I Expect Alabama Will Win) These changes are… Continue reading

“Why Are Federal Jurists Cheering on Voter Suppression in Wisconsin?”

July 2, 2020, 1:45 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

John Nichols for The Nation.

“Candidates Sue New Jersey Over Restrictions on Campaign Slogans”

July 2, 2020, 11:39 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Release: Two candidates for Congress in New Jersey today asked a federal court to declare the state’s restrictions on campaign slogans unconstitutional. The Institute for Free Speech is representing the candidates, Eugene Mazo and Lisa McCormick, in the First Amendment… Continue reading

I’ll Be Talking Voting Rights with The Texas Observer at Virtual Event 7/7

July 2, 2020, 10:36 amThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Announcement and registration link: Voting in Texas has never been easy. Join the Texas Observer for a discussion of the voting challenges in Texas ahead of the July runoffs. About this Event Voting in Texas has never been easy. But… Continue reading

Supreme Court Won’t Expedite Consideration of Texas Democrats’ Vote-By-Mail Challenge

July 2, 2020, 8:04 amabsentee ballotsRick Hasen

The Supreme Court (having already turned down emergency relief related to the Texas primary) has rejected early consideration in the case arguing that giving only voters over the age of 65 the ability to vote by mail without excuse violates… Continue reading

“Connecticut Groups File Federal Lawsuit to Expand Vote-by-Mail for 2020 Elections Due to COVID-19”

July 2, 2020, 8:01 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Release.

“We don’t have to have chaos when America votes this fall”

July 2, 2020, 7:59 amelection administrationRick Hasen

Josh Douglas on lessons from the Kentucky primary.

“Biden Outraises Trump for Second Straight Month, With $141 Million June Haul”

July 1, 2020, 8:39 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

NYT: Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and the Democratic Party outraised President Trump and the Republicans for the second straight month in June, announcing a record haul of $141 million on Wednesday night only hours after Mr.… Continue reading

“In Wisconsin, Every Ruling on Voting Counts; Two critical court decisions gave both parties hope in a state where election margins are often razor thin.

July 1, 2020, 8:36 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

NYT reports.

“Hunt for Biden tapes in Ukraine by Trump allies revives prospect of foreign interference”

July 1, 2020, 8:33 pmcampaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

WaPo: Last week, a Ukrainian lawmaker who was once affiliated with a pro-Russian political party and has met with Giuliani released 10 edited snippets of what appeared to be Biden’s official vice presidential phone calls in 2016 with Petro… Continue reading

“Michigan issues more than 1 million absentee ballots, sees surge in voter registration”

July 1, 2020, 8:21 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

Detroit Free Press: Amid ongoing uncertainties about coronavirus and with the Aug. 4 primary approaching, Michigan is seeing a surge in new voter registrations and requests for absentee ballots.Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office provided data Wednesday showing that… Continue reading

“How to Prevent an Electoral Crisis: Political leaders and veterans, unite now to ensure confidence in the process”

July 1, 2020, 2:46 pmUncategorizedRichard Pildes

Good Bill Galston piece in the WSJ today (behind a paywall, I assume). Here’s an excerpt of one suggestion Galston makes: Beyond these steps, America’s elder statesmen must do all they can to ensure election integrity. Former Presidents Bill Clinton… Continue reading