26 Jan

"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 ranked-choice voting?” Arlington County’s closely watched foray into a new type of voting has drawn generally...

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15 Dec

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 income during the 12 months preceding their campaign were eligible to receive compensation from campaign...

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26 Sep

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 district in 2021 map. Federal court agreed 2021 map likely violated Voting Rights Act, banning...

07:00 / Created / Election Law
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20 Sep

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 their polls. Candidates must meet requirements 48 hours before debate; also sign RNC's loyalty pledge....

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19 Sep

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, a practice used by both Democratic and Republican-led states. State anticipates gaining tens of thousands...

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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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16 Sep

Wisconsin's Republican Assembly passed a redistricting reform plan, transferring map-drawing power from lawmakers to nonpartisan staff. Despite the plan resembling Governor Evers' nonpartisan redistricting proposal, Evers is likely to veto the "bogus" bill. The bill requires approval from the Republican Senate and Evers to become law. Democrats are wary of the proposal, suspecting it's a ruse to prevent the liberal...

07:00 / Election Law
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15 Sep

Mitt Romney, Utah Senator, known for his problem-solving and compromise-seeking, announced his decision not to run for re-election. His political approach, often out of step with current Republican sentiment, saw him partner with Republicans and Democrats on diverse issues. His tenure, though brief, left a legacy marked by his willingness to go against party lines and follow his convictions. Romney's...

07:00 / Election Law
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15 Sep

Florida GOP drops 2024 primary loyalty pledge requirement, favoring Trump. Pledge, binding candidates to support GOP nominee, was resisted by Trump and others. Trump's refusal risked exclusion from general election ballot. State party dropped pledge after vote, averting potential violation of national GOP rules on election qualification changes. Pledge initially aimed to promote party unity, prevent misuse of party resources....

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