Elections Archives

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.

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.”

National Task force on Election Crises Releases Report & Recommendations to Shore Up Democracy Prior to 2024

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023

A coalition of over 50 democracy groups, academics, former government officials, and technical experts released recommendations for 2023 and 2024 election preparation in a February 9th report.

Update on Pennsylvania’s Rejection of Thousands of Undated 2022 Ballots

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

We reported last year on the struggle in Pennsylvania over the rejection of thousands of undated mail-in ballots. Here’s an update, and tomorrow, we’ll tell you more about the fight to fix it.

The Outcome of Reheard NC Case May Make the Scary Moore v. Harper Case Moot. Is that a Good Thing?

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

We reported that the new majority on the North Carolina Supreme Court questionably agreed to rehear two cases, one of which later became Moore v. Harper, the most important Democracy case in decades. For better or worse, what the North Carolina court decides may impact all U.S. voters.

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Category: Elections

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

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

National Task force on Election Crises Releases Report & Recommendations to Shore Up Democracy Prior to 2024

Update on Pennsylvania’s Rejection of Thousands of Undated 2022 Ballots

The Outcome of Reheard NC Case May Make the Scary Moore v. Harper Case Moot. Is that a Good Thing?