New Redistricting Maps in Virginia Could Favor Democrats
1/25: The redistricting maps selected by US District courts could favor Democrats.
Arizona Votes to Ban Early Ballot Drop Off
1/24: The Arizona legislature voted to ban the popular practice of dropping ballots off early at polling places.
Florida Secretary of State Resigns Amid Controversy
1/24: After a photo of him in blackface surfaced, Florida's Secretary of State Michael Ertel resigned.
Court Rules New Hampshire Doesn’t Have to Turn Over Database
1/24: The state supreme court ruled that New Hampshire doesn't have to turn over voter database information to the state Democratic party.
Virginia Considers Bill to Verify Voters’ Citizenship
1/24: Senator Mark Peake proposed a bill in the Virginia legislature that would require voters to verify their citizenship.
New York Governor Signs Early Voting Law
1/24: Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill enabling early voting in the state of New York.
Illinois Leaves Voter Crosscheck Program
1/24: Illinois will leave the multi-state voter crosscheck system because of concerns that voter information in the system isn't secure.
Michigan Republicans Express Concern over Redistricting Settlement
1/23: Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson settled a federal lawsuit claiming the state was gerrymandered against Republicans.
Colorado’s Push for Popular Vote Will Hurt the State
1/23: The Democrats pushing for Colorado to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact should consider that eliminating the electoral college will hurt the state.
California City Councilman Candidate Guilty of Voter Fraud
1/23: Former California City Councilman candidate Gilberto De La Torre plead no contest to voter fraud charges.