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Worried About Your Right to Vote? You Should Be. Dec. 7, the U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Moore v. Harper

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022

On December 7, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in what is shaping up to be a landmark case in election law, Moore vs. Harper. On its face it’s about gerrymandering in North Carolina. But its decision may reshape U.S. elections, giving state legislatures ultimate power over election law.

Election Denier Chaos in Cochise County, Arizona

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022

November 28th, an Arizona county board of supervisors refused to certify the November 8th election, defying the state’s deadline and inviting litigation.

Another Kind of Runoff Election is Growing — Instant Runoff Ranked Choice Voting

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

As we approach the December 6th runoff election for U.S. Senate in Georgia, we’ve been discussing runoffs: What they are, and where they’re used. One type of runoff is gaining popularity in states, counties and cities across the country – Instant Runoff or Ranked Choice Voting elections.

Runoff Elections Used in 10 States to Determine Party Nominees

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Yesterday, we reported on the two states which use runoffs in their elections, including Georgia, which has a U.S Senate runoff on December 6th, and Louisiana, for local elections & three ballot measures on December 10th. But did you know that runoffs are also used to determine party nominees in some states?

What’s a Runoff Election and Why Don’t We Hear About it More Often?

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

November 26th, early voting began for the highly-anticipated December 6th run-off election between sitting U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock and football star & businessman Hershel Walker. But what is a “runoff,” and why don’t we hear about it very often?