July 2025 | American Democracy Minute

Americans Like Voting Early, and Other Lessons from the 2024 Election U.S. Election Assistance Commission Follow Up Report

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Americans really like voting by mail and in-person early voting. That according to 2024 statistics from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Among the 158 million voters, 52.8 million voted in person on election day. But far more Americans voted early, with 46.8 million voting early by mail, and almost 48.9 million voting early in person.

Can Individuals or Advocacy Groups Sue in Voting Rights Cases? The Magic 8th Circuit Ball Says ‘No’.

July 30, 2025July 31, 2025

The federal 8th Circuit Court appears intent to block redistricting and voting rights cases by individuals and advocacy groups. July 29th, the 8th Circuit issued another finding that individuals and groups can’t sue using the Voting Rights Act.

Must County Boards Certify an Election? Yes, Says Unanimous Georgia Appeals Court.

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Last year, we reported that the Georgia State Board of Elections passed new rules aimed at disrupting or overturning the 2024 Presidential election. One of those rules, allowing members of county election boards to do their own investigation before certifying an election, was just unanimously struck down.

Minnesota Rejects DOJ Request for Voting Records; Miami Election Postponement Denied by Judge

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

We reported recently that the Trump administration’s DOJ requested complete voter records from 12 states. Minnesota just refused to cooperate. In Florida, there’s a decision in a court case over the City of Miami’s proposed postponement of the city election.

Report Suggests NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Reelection Campaign May Have Violated Contribution Rules – Again

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025

New York City mayor Eric Adams, who had campaign corruption charges against him dropped by the Trump DOJ in March, may have more alleged campaign finance violations surfacing.