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Election Issues in Harris County, Texas Spawn Bills Aimed at Controlling Its Election Administration

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

As the end of the legislative session draws near in Texas, we have an update on bills targeted at controlling Harris County election administration, where logistical and technical problems marred November’s election.

ADM for Sept. 26, 2022: Young Voters Motivated to Vote in Midterms, Experts & Survey say

September 25, 2022September 25, 2022

Midterms generally have a much lower youth turnout than Presidential elections. But an opinion piece in the Fulcrum argues that when younger voters have something to motivate them, they will turn out.

American Democracy Minute for July 11, 2022: Where Does the Redistricting Process Stand Around the U.S.?

July 10, 2022July 10, 2022

Forty-nine states have now completed their state house and senate districts, and all the Congressional districts have been decided for the 2022 midterm elections. But there are still 45 lower court and two important U.S. Supreme Court cases to settle.

American Democracy Minute for May 10, 2022: Why should you vote in your state’s primary?

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022

May 10th is primary day in Nebraska and West Virginia, and state primaries are coming up May 17th in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and Pennsylvania. On May 24th, there are primaries in Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia, and a run-off in Texas. So, why should you vote in the state primary?