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...
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...
In the world of election administration, February has been a month bustling with activity and progress. On January 31st, the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) released their FY 2023 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive overview of efforts to streamline federal elections. The EAC has been proactive,...
Burning through campaign funds thanks to mounting legal fees, Donald Trump has been forced to recall $60m from a Super Pac, money originally intended for TV advertising in the Republican presidential primary. Read more here....
"When Arlingtonians went to the polls last month to vote in a Democratic primary election for two open seats on the County Board, many were met with a question that had never been asked before during a government-run election in Virginia: “Are you familiar with...
The Federal Election Commission on Thursday voted 5-1 to approve new rules allowing more candidates to pay themselves a salary while running for office. The new rule goes into effect on March 1. Under the previous regulations set by the FEC, only candidates who earned...
Full witness statements are available here. https://www.youtube.com/live/fx7bPrK47QI?si=ZCe-r0HecVmUySCZ ...
Supreme Court rejects Alabama's 2024 congressional map, deemed likely to violate Voting Rights Act. Earlier map also violated federal law, diluting Black voters' power. Redistricting to proceed with court-appointed experts creating new map with additional majority-Black district. Alabama's 27% Black population had only one majority-Black...
Qualifications for GOP presidential debate tightened; fewer candidates expected. RNC now requires 50,000 unique donors (increase from 40,000) and 3% support in two national polls or one national plus two early state polls. Disputes over recognized polls; Suarez, Elder, Johnson claimed qualification but RNC rejected...
Pennsylvania introduces automatic voter registration ahead of 2024 elections, as announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Automatic opt-in for eligible voters during renewal or receipt of ID cards or licenses replaces previous need for personal opt-in. Opt-out option available. Pennsylvania becomes 24th state adopting automatic registration,...
