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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Again Denied Matching Campaign Funds, After Allegations ‘The Campaign Violated the Law’

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Embattled New York City mayor Eric Adams was again denied matching funds from the city’s public campaign funding program, this time for allegations his campaign violated the law. It’s the 10th time he’s been denied.

Redistricting Week: A Gerrymandering War is Breaking Out Before the 2026 Midterms with Both Sides Threatening to Cheat on Their Maps

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

With sinking approval ratings and the 2026 midterms looming, President Donald Trump asked Texas legislators to further gerrymander Congressional maps and preserve a GOP advantage in the U.S. House. Sinking to the challenge, Democratic states are threatening to cheat in their states, too.

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.

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.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Issues Report on 193 Uncounted Mail-In Ballots in Madison During the 2024 General Election

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

The Wisconsin Elections Commission issued a highly critical report of the City of Madison’s former clerk July 17th, after investigating how 193 mail-in ballots were left uncounted after the 2024 general election. The clerk was suspended by the city, then subsequently resigned.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Again Denied Matching Campaign Funds, After Allegations ‘The Campaign Violated the Law’

Redistricting Week: A Gerrymandering War is Breaking Out Before the 2026 Midterms with Both Sides Threatening to Cheat on Their Maps

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

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

Wisconsin Elections Commission Issues Report on 193 Uncounted Mail-In Ballots in Madison During the 2024 General Election