Category: Primary Elections

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

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 June 21, 2022: MI, MN & IL Vie for DNC’s Early Presidential Primary Spots

For years, New Hampshire and Iowa have been first in the nation for their presidential primary and caucus. A place where presidential candidates come, visit diners, eat corn dogs, and practice their stump speeches. Their audience? Most rural white people. Now it appears that three upper midwestern states are vying for a chance to be the new proving ground.