Several Ohio Election Administration Practices Invalidated by Courts

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Several Ohio Election Administration Practices Invalidated by Courts

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Ohio - A federal judge blocked several restrictions on the casting and counting of absentee ballots instituted by the Republican Secretary of State. This is the second defeat to GOP-backed voting restrictions…

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Redistricting Reform in Illinois Invites Lawsuit

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Illinois: A battle over a referendum to install an independent redistricting commission has ensued in Illinois. Reformers are running up against staunch opposition to a plan to that would create a bi-partisan…

Redistricting, Redistricting GerrymandersEvenwel, gerrymandering, MTV, North Carolina, Supreme Court

Gerrymandering Explained by MTV

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How does MTV explain gerrymandering to its core audience? With Oreo cookies of course. Other snacks are used to portray how students in a class my divided based on their…

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Arizona County Announces Reform Commission After Primary Election Disaster

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Arizona - After a fiasco of a primary election, Maricopa County, Arizona will establish a new election reform commission to provide "oversight" over election officials. Maricopa's election "disaster" included long waiting…

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Senators cited for contempt in redistricting case

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Lawmakers are challenging a judge's order to turn over documents, claiming legislative privilege. Source: Senators cited for contempt in redistricting case

RedistrictingEvenwel, Supreme Court, Texas, washington dc

Evenwel SCOTUS Decision News and Analysis Round Up

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The first round of media, academia and policy wonks have weighed in on the somewhat surprising unanimous decision by the Supreme Court this week in the much anticipated equal population…

Casedocs, Redistricting, Redistricting LitigationEvenwel, Supreme Court

Supreme Court Decides “Evenwel” Equal Population Case: Read the Opinion

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Wash. DC - The Supreme Court just released its opinion in Evenwel v. Abott, a challenge to redistricting based on "total population" versus eligible or registered voters. Read the pre-decision…

Redistricting, Redistricting GerrymandersVirginia

Legislative Privilege Slows Down Virginia State Legislative Map Lawsuit

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Virginia - Reform organization OneVirginia2021 wants to get into State court and litigate what they say is a heavily gerrymandered State legislative district map. A bipartisan group of legislators wants…

Redistricting, Redistricting Litigationscalia, Supreme Court, washington dc

An 8 Member Supreme Court Could Be a Boon to Minority Voting Rights

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The late Justice Scalia was "no friend" to voting rights, and his absence could mean the court deadlocks on upcoming decisions regarding redistricting, voter ID, one-man one vote, and more.…

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Common Cause Conference Gives Glimpse Into Post-Shelby Activity in the South

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Washington, DC - On March 8 - 9, Common Cause held its Blueprint for a Great Democracy convention. This session on Race, Redistricting, and Representation gives an extensive overview of…