“Wisconsin Primary Shows Why States Must Prepare Their Elections for the Coronavirus”
Danielle Root analysis for CAP.
“Failing to Respect the Passive Virtues: A Critique of RNC v. DNC”
The following is a guest post from Bill Whitford, professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
The United States Supreme Court did not need to reach
a definitive decision in the recent lawsuit concerning the rules governing… Continue reading
“The ‘voter fraud’ fraud”
Steve Mulroy oped:
Probably not, according to the Heritage Foundation’s data. The think tank compiles a database of reported instances of voter fraud or election fraud. It lists 1,277 “proven instances of voter fraud” in the 50 states over decades,… Continue reading
“Trump’s Enablers Add to His Lies About Vote-By-Mail”
Washington Monthly reports.
“An election during a pandemic? There’s never been one like Tuesday’s Baltimore-area congressional contest”
Baltimore Sun:
Maryland’s first election since the coronavirus pandemic will not only fill a vacant Baltimore-area congressional seat but test how well voters — and the state — navigate a balloting-by-mail system that had to be hurriedly devised because… Continue reading
“Supreme Court Delivers a Blow to Secret Campaign Spending”
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy blogs.
“Census delay could put off new voting districts, primaries”
“Five states vote only by mail; should Ohio? Secretary of State says he will give Legislature contingency options”
Dayton Daily News reports.
“‘More time would have been helpful’: Ohio election officials face ballot issues due to postal service delays”
“Biden says Trump will try to delay the election. Experts say he can’t.”
“Trump’s Attacks on the Post Office Threaten Democracy”
David Gans and Rebecca Damante at CAC.
“Biden Steps Up Warnings of Possible Trump Disruption of Election”
NYT:
For months, Joseph R. Biden Jr. has argued that under pressure and political duress, President Trump may pursue increasingly extreme measures to stay in power.In November, Mr. Biden said he feared that “as the walls close in on him… Continue reading
“State Courts, the Right to Vote, and the Democracy Canon”
Rebecca Guthrie has posted this student note for the Fordham Law Review. I’m obviously interested in this topic, and its new database of cases alone will make this article very useful—but I expect if offers far more. I can’t wait… Continue reading
Settlement in North Dakota Native American Voting Case
CLC:
After a yearslong battle in court, Native Americans in North Dakota will finally face fewer obstacles to accessing the ballot. The Spirit Lake Nation and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe recently filed a binding agreement, which once approved by… Continue reading