18 Sep

The U.S. Congress is considering new rules to address the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in elections. The proposed rules would require campaigns and political parties to disclose when they use AI to target voters or spread messages online. The rules would also ban the use of deepfakes, AI-generated videos that can be used to spread misinformation or impersonate candidates. Supporters of the...

22:35 / 2024 / Election Law / Technology
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19 Apr

Trump and the RNC are preparing to send an unprecedented number of observers—over 100,000 attorneys and volunteers—to battleground states this November. Their goal is to monitor and, if necessary, challenge the vote-counting process.  Trump has stressed the importance of having the right officials "to count the ballots," which he views as crucial as voter turnout. The plan is to have...

20:27 / 2024 / Election Law
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28 Feb

‍ In a significant development for the upcoming Indiana primary election, the bipartisan Indiana Election Commission has unanimously voted to remove John Rust, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate, from the primary ballot. The Indiana Supreme Court further supported the decision, which ruled against Rust in a separate legal challenge. This is a fascinating ballot access issue and one I will be watching...

17:08 / 2024 / ballot access / Election Law
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22 Sep

Trump's campaign modifies party rules to favor his presidential bid, leading to nationwide revisions. California GOP's executive committee awards all delegates to the candidate with over half of the statewide vote, benefiting Trump. Massachusetts Republicans propose a challenge: if Trump receives under 50% of votes, others can win delegates. The financially strained state party aims to attract well-funded candidates, offering...

07:00 / 2024 / Created
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19 Sep

Pennsylvania introduces automatic voter registration for 2024 elections, announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Eligible voters will be automatically registered during new or renewed ID and driver's license processes, replacing the previous opt-in system. Opt-out option available. Pennsylvania is the 24th state to adopt this system, used by both Democratic and Republican-led states. Shapiro's office anticipates a significant increase in registered...

07:00 / 2024 / Election Law
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14 Sep

Michigan's Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, clarifies it's not secretaries of state's role to decide Trump's future electoral eligibility, but courts'. Despite compelling arguments for Trump's disqualification under the 14th Amendment, unresolved questions about his involvement in the Capitol riot and 2020 election disputes remain. Legal interpretations of the amendment's phrasing and state laws on candidate eligibility vary. Timing of...

05:00 / 2024 / Created / Election Law
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13 Sep

Sen. Mitt Romney won't seek a second Senate term, citing time for new generation to lead. He says he believes a second term would be less productive due to House Republicans' disarray and lack of confidence in Biden and Trump's leadership. Romney, a Trump critic, was the only Republican to vote to convict Trump in both impeachment trials. Despite speculation...

05:00 / 2024 / Created
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11 Sep

State election officers reject involvement in potential challenges to Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility. Focusing on process, not judicial determinations, they emphasize voters' rights to choose. The 14th Amendment's insurrection clause is cited as grounds for disqualification. Legal challenges are emerging in New Hampshire, Arizona, Michigan, and Colorado. Most officers refrain from commenting on the clause's applicability. Georgia's Secretary of State...

05:00 / 2024 / Created / Election Law
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11 Sep

"California's AB 969 legislation mandates state-approved machines for ballot counting, in response to Shasta County's right-wing supervisors' attempt to hand-count future elections. The bill, awaiting the governor's signature, bans hand-counting in elections with over 1,000 registered voters, or 5,000 for special elections, except in emergencies. Shasta County's conservative board had cancelled its contract with Dominion Voting Systems to hand-count ballots,...

05:00 / 2024 / Created / Election Law
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