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Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Has Huge State & National Implications

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Wisconsin has been in the news a lot lately: Gerrymandering, a misguided $2 million dollar review of 2020 election results, and admissions of racial voter suppression efforts in Milwaukee. But no story is more important than its state supreme election with huge state and national implications.

Cities & Counties Also Get Gerrymandered; California Citizens are Fighting Back

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023

When we think redistricting, we generally think about our state’s Congressional, house and senate districts. But city and county districts are also reapportioned through redistricting – and also increasingly gerrymandered. Citizens in California are fighting back.

Despite Little Intentional Illegal Voting, FL Gov. DeSantis Escalates Election Law Cases to Statewide Prosecutors

February 19, 2023February 20, 2023

We’re following up on last week’s story on Election Integrity Units. Florida’s EIU made 19 arrests in August, most of which were dismissed due to mistakes made not by the voters, but by the state. With SB 4B, the DeSantis administration has doubled down.

Ohio’s Ongoing Fight for Fair Redistricting Maps Before 2024

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

We told you recently how the retirement of an Ohio Supreme Court justice will likely change the court’s anti-gerrymandering majority. We have updates on her replacement, a wild card in the legislature, and a possible citizen initiative to straighten out the mess.

The Texas Legislature’s Zeal for Election Integrity Could Cost Money. BIG Money.

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

We’re in Texas today, where the conspiracy-fueled zeal for election integrity may cost the state money. Big money. When it passed its omnibus election bill SB 1 last year, an unnoticed provision may require new election equipment – for EVERY election.