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Let’s Just Say the Trump Administration’s Quest to Obtain State Voter Data Has Not Gone Well. DOJ is now 0 for 22, With 9 More Cases Pending.

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

We’ve been reporting since last spring on attempts by the Trump administration to obtain state voter and personal data for the expanded SAVE Database. That effort included lawsuits against 30 states and DC for refusing. DOJ is 0-22 in those cases.

North Carolina Governor Signals Veto of Anti-Voter Bill Shortening Early Voting, and Lengthening the Window for Ballot Challenges

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

We’re in North Carolina today, where Governor Josh Stein signaled he would veto a bill shortening early voting for primaries, lengthening the time for activists to challenge a voter’s eligibility, and purge voters flagged in the federal SAVE database.

California Supreme Court Schedules Special Session to Hear Cases Against Riverside County Sheriff Who Seized 600,000 Ballots

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Back in April we reported on the seizure of over 600,000 Riverside County, California ballots by County Sheriff Chad Bianco. The state attorney general and a group of voters asked the state supreme court to intervene. Oral arguments in those cases will be heard in a special session August 24th.

Virginia’s Governor Has Restored Rights to Over 66,000 Formerly Incarcerated Citizens. November’s Question 3 Would Make it Automatic.

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced July 31st that she has restored the voting and civil rights to over 66,000 formerly incarcerated citizens since she took office in January. Virginia is only one of three states where withholding those rights remains in the state constitution.

Community Poll Workers are Essential to a Safe, Secure and Accessible Election. August 11 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission reports over 772,000 poll workers served during the 2024 general election, but shortages were common. National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is Aug. 11th, and supporting our election system is an excellent way to celebrate America’s 250 years of democracy.

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Let’s Just Say the Trump Administration’s Quest to Obtain State Voter Data Has Not Gone Well. DOJ is now 0 for 22, With 9 More Cases Pending.

North Carolina Governor Signals Veto of Anti-Voter Bill Shortening Early Voting, and Lengthening the Window for Ballot Challenges

California Supreme Court Schedules Special Session to Hear Cases Against Riverside County Sheriff Who Seized 600,000 Ballots

Virginia’s Governor Has Restored Rights to Over 66,000 Formerly Incarcerated Citizens. November’s Question 3 Would Make it Automatic.

Community Poll Workers are Essential to a Safe, Secure and Accessible Election. August 11 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.