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Will Federal Court Victory Over Racial Gerrymandering in Alabama Translate to Fair Maps in Louisiana & South Carolina? It May Not.

October 10, 2023December 29, 2023

We reported yesterday that a federal appeals court chose a fairer Congressional redistricting map in Alabama, giving Black voters a better shot at electing the candidates of their choice. Other states also have racial gerrymandering cases pending, but it’s unclear whether the resolution in Alabama will translate to fairness in Louisiana & South Carolina

A Victory for Black Voters as Court Approves Special Master’s Maps in Alabama

October 9, 2023December 29, 2023

In a victory for Alabama’s Black voters, a federal appeals court chose a new Congressional voting district map with two districts where Black voters finally have a reasonable chance at electing the candidate of their choice.

With a Partisan State Supreme Court and Veto-Proof Majority, North Carolina Legislature Poised to Take Control of the State Election Board

September 28, 2023December 29, 2023

In August, we reported on the North Carolina legislature’s SB 749, stripping the power of the governor to appoint members of the State Board of Elections and giving it to the legislature. Last week, the bill passed the state senate. It’s likely to be vetoed, but will be overridden by a legislature flexing its new veto-proof majority.

Kentucky’s Constitution Mandates “Free & Equal” Elections. Are the Commonwealth’s Manipulated Voting District Maps Legal?

September 24, 2023December 29, 2023

The Kentucky Supreme Court heard arguments September 19th on whether the “free and equal elections” provision in the Commonwealth’s constitution prohibits partisan gerrymandering of its voting districts.

Tuesday’s Ohio Special Election Attempts to Take Away Simple Majority Rule for Ballot Initiatives. Now the Legislature is After Ranked Choice Voting.

August 7, 2023December 30, 2023

The Ohio special election on Issue 1, the legislature’s attempt to raise the threshold to pass a citizen ballot initiative to 60%, is Tuesday, Aug. 8th. Now, in an effort to wrest even more power from its citizenry, an Ohio legislator has introduced a bill going after ranked choice voting.