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The U.S. Supreme Court hears the Appeal of Donald Trump’s Eligibility in February, But Where Do the Many State Cases Stand?

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024

While we wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on former President Trump’s appeal to the Colorado 14th amendment ballot eligibility decision, we have updates on other recent state cases.

While Some States Seek to Close Primaries, Nevada and Arizona Consider Open Primaries to Include Independent Voters and Offer More Choice

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Closed primaries keep independents, the fastest growing block of voters, from voting in a Republican or Democratic primary. To include unaffiliated voters and offer all voters more choice, states like Nevada and Arizona are considering fully open primaries and “Top 5” races.

After a Canadian Utility Spent $22 Million Dollars to Influence a Ballot Measure, Maine Voters Ban Foreign Money in State Elections

November 12, 2023November 13, 2023

With an astounding 86.4% vote on November 7th, Maine passed a citizen ballot initiative banning foreign campaign contributions to state candidates and ballot measures. How much foreign money could there be in a Maine election? More than you think.

Ranked Choice Voting May Have a Breakout Year in 2023 with Bills Proposed in 9 States

January 17, 2023March 28, 2023

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for January 18, 2023 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/americandemocracyminute/episodes/2023-01-17T08_33_10-08_00 Try out Ranked Choice Voting at RCV123.org Today’s…

Registration on Election Day Still an Option in 21 States

November 6, 2022November 6, 2022

Election Day is upon us, and voter registration in most states is closed. But if you’re lucky enough to live in one of the 21 states which allow Same-Day registration, you still may be able to vote on election day.