Can states control how presidential electors vote?
When the Supreme Court reopens a new session in October, awaiting the Justices in the pile of work that built up over their summer recess will be a major constitutional case over how America elects its President.Source: Can states control how presidential electors vote?...
Election problems: Video, reports of machines automatically changing votes from Waller to Reeves
There have been at least three reports of voting machines in two counties changing voters' selections in the state's GOP governor primary runoff. In one case, the glitch was caught on video.Source: Election problems: Video, reports of machines automatically changing votes from Waller to Reeves...
Obama introduces new initiative in fight against gerrymandering
"Training is at the heart of organizing. It’s why I’ve always made it a priority – from my 2008 campaign until now," Obama said in a tweet announcing Redistricting U, part of the All on the Line campaign.Source: Obama introduces new initiative in fight against gerrymandering...
Campaign finance enforcer sidelined ahead of 2020 by resignations
The federal agency regulating campaign finance has been rendered powerless heading into the 2020 election cycle, with the resignation of another commissioner leaving it unable to punish violations of election law.Source: Campaign finance enforcer sidelined ahead of 2020 by resignations...
Soros launches super PAC for 2020
Democratic megadonor George Soros is creating a super PAC, called Democracy PAC, to serve as a hub for his 2020 election spending. Soros has so far put $5.1 million into the PAC, according to paperwork filed with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday. His $5.Source: Soros launches super PAC for 2020...
What Happens to Your Campaign Contributions When a Presidential Candidate Drops Out?
On Wednesday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee officially dropped out of the presidential race, just days after John Hickenlooper also called it quits (and announced his Senate bid). As of June, both former candidates raised nearly $8.Source: What Happens to Your Campaign Contributions When a Presidential Candidate Drops Out?...
Michigan Republican Party Files Lawsuit Against New Independent Redistricting Commission
On August 22, the Michigan Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit against the new Michigan redistricting commission. Michigan Republican Party v Benson, w.d., 1:19cv-669. The case is assigned to U.S. District Court Judge Janet T. Neff, a Bush Jr. appointee.Source: Michigan Republican Party Files Lawsuit Against New Independent Redistricting Commission...
Making every vote count: An alternative plan for fixing our presidential election mess
Johnson is executive director of Election Reformers Network, an organization of election experts advancing nonpartisan reforms to U.S. democratic institutions.Source: Making every vote count: An alternative plan for fixing our presidential election mess...
Don’t Use These Free-Speech Arguments Ever Again
America is awash in ugly, hateful speech. White nationalists march defiantly, and their slogans are echoed in murderous rampages. Government officials revel in disparaging the very people they patrol.Source: Don’t Use These Free-Speech Arguments Ever Again...