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Manipulated Voting District Maps May Also Fall in Arkansas & Louisiana After Surprise SCOTUS Decision in Alabama Racial Gerrymandering Case

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

We reported Monday on the U.S. Supreme Court’s surprise 5-4 decision, upholding Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and throwing out Alabama’s racially gerrymandered Congressional voting district maps. More maps could fall.

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.

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?

American Democracy Minute for June 30, 2022: U.S. Supreme Court Restores Racially Gerrymandered Maps in Louisiana

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

Lost among Tuesday’s testimony by Cassidy Hutchinson to the January 6th Committee was a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court restoring racially gerrymandered Congressional districts in Louisiana.

American Democracy Minute for June 29, 2022: Voting Rights Updates from DC, DE, MO, & LA – Some are Good News for a Change

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

We have some voting rights updates for you from Washington, DC, Delaware, Missouri, and Louisiana, some of it good news for a change. We have links to articles and groups taking action.