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American Democracy Minute for July 20, 2022: Ohio Redistricting Commission Doubles Down on Rigged Voting Map Just Weeks Before Aug. 2 Primary

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the voting booth in Ohio . . . The Ohio Redistricting Commission has doubled down on implementing a rigged state legislative voting map. Back in May as we reported, a federal court panel refused to hear an appeal, and returned it to the state to create a new map, not budging on moving the August 2nd state primary date.

American Democracy Minute for May 11, 2022: What’s a “Wet Signature,” and why does it matter for elections?

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022

A wet signature is one made by ink with a pen on paper, not an electronic signature that you can, say, buy a home with, or file your federal taxes. No, for many states, an electronic signature is not sufficient proof to use for registering to vote.

American Democracy Minute for May 4, 2022: CA Assembly Committee Advances Bill Banning Foreign Influence in State Elections

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

A glimmer of good news from California to share on the Money-in-Politics front today. Last week, AB1819 advanced out of the California State Assembly's Election Law committee, which prohibits “foreign-influenced business entities” from spending money in the state's elections and ballot initiatives.