Brian Beihl

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.

Five States Have “Election Integrity Units.” Do the Results Justify the Cost?

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023

Five states have implemented so-called “Election Integrity Units,” hiring criminal investigative teams in Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Georgia and Arizona. Other states are considering EIUs. It’s doubtful that the results justify the cost.

NH’s “Voter-Owned Elections” Public Funding Proposal Goes to a Vote Feb. 14

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

Remember our explainer on the most common types of public funding of elections: Democracy vouchers, and small-donor matching systems? The New Hampshire House votes February 14th on a hybrid of the two called “Voter-Owned Elections.”

American Democracy Minute

Author: Brian Beihl

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

Ohio’s Ongoing Fight for Fair Redistricting Maps Before 2024

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

Five States Have “Election Integrity Units.” Do the Results Justify the Cost?

NH’s “Voter-Owned Elections” Public Funding Proposal Goes to a Vote Feb. 14