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The House passed the Build Back Better bill moments ago, attempting to make good on the promises that Democrats made to the electorate last November. To be sure, there may be consequences for the party next fall. If the electorate… Continue reading
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  1.  A Good Day for Democracy<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125887>
  2.  “Wisconsin Republicans Push to Take Over the State’s Elections”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125884>
  3.  “Ohio Republicans’ redistricting map dilutes Black voters’ power in Congress, critics say”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125880>
  4.  “Wisconsin governor vetoes redistricting maps, calls them ‘gerrymandering 2.0′”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125878>
  5.  “Pennsylvania House Republicans threaten to remove Lehigh County elections board unless it rescinds acceptance of undated ballots”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125876>
  6.  Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Rejects New Challenge to Michigan’s Legislative Term Limits<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125873>
  7.  Maine’s Minor Parties Secure Victory<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125871>
  8.  “Stephen Richer creates PAC to back ‘pro-democracy’ Republicans”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125868>
  9.  EAC Commissioner Hovland calls on “Congress to act boldly and to stand up for our democracy”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125866>
  10. “U.S. indicts two Iranian hackers over 2020 election misinformation campaign”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125864>
  11. States United Files Supplemental Letter in Support of California Bar Complaint Against John Eastman in Connection with Attempting to Foment Coup<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125862>
  12. “A plurality of Republicans think they’re more moderate than their party”<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312/https://electionlawblog.org/?p=125854>

A Good Day for Democracy<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=182140510&f=1116553&c=8030312&u=102231511>
By Tabatha Abu El-Haj, November 19, 2021
The House passed the Build Back Better bill moments ago, attempting to make good on the promises<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/11/18/upshot/whats-in-democrats-reconciliation-bill.html> that Democrats made to the electorate last November. To be sure, there may be consequences for the party next fall. If the electorate… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125887>

“Wisconsin Republicans Push to Take Over the State’s Elections”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=182140512&f=1116553&c=8030312&u=102231511>
By Tabatha Abu El-Haj, November 19, 2021
Reid J. Epstein, N.Y. Times<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~www.nytimes.com/2021/11/19/us/politics/wisconsin-republicans-decertify-election.html> The ongoing effort seeks to eliminate the state’s bipartisan elections agency. “Republicans in Wisconsin are engaged in an all-out assault on the state’s election system, building off their attempts to challenge the results of the… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125884>

“Ohio Republicans’ redistricting map dilutes Black voters’ power in Congress, critics say”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=182140514&f=1116553&c=8030312&u=102231511>
By Tabatha Abu El-Haj, November 19, 2021
Colby Itkowitz, Washington Post<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ohio-redistricting-gerrymander/2021/11/18/b0dc3bfe-37ef-11ec-91dc-551d44733e2d_story.html> Legal challenge, including on state constitutional grounds, expected if Governor Mike DeWine signs the new map into law. Either way, “the map will only be in effect for four years, since fewer than one-third of legislative… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125880>

“Wisconsin governor vetoes redistricting maps, calls them ‘gerrymandering 2.0′”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=182140516&f=1116553&c=8030312&u=102231511>
By Tabatha Abu El-Haj, November 18, 2021
Breaking News from The Hill<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/582261-wisconsin-governor-vetoes-redistricting-maps-calls-them-gerrymandering> Wisconsin’s Democratic Governor, Tony Evers, has vetoed the maps Wisconsin’s Republican Legislature sent him–as promised last week. “Republicans do not have enough support in the legislature to overturn the veto, sending the battle over the… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125878>

“Pennsylvania House Republicans threaten to remove Lehigh County elections board unless it rescinds acceptance of undated ballots”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=182140518&f=1116553&c=8030312&u=102231511>
By Tabatha Abu El-Haj, November 18, 2021
Ford Turner, The Morning Call<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~www.mcall.com/news/elections/mc-nws-pa-elections-house-reforms-20211117-ybyorcfqmbarja2te2yhpnvokm-story.html> The actual ballot counting process will end up in the courts. Still, the threat to use impeachment is concerning. Some Republicans also threatened to impeach the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices who voted to hold partisan… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125876>

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Rejects New Challenge to Michigan’s Legislative Term Limits<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=182140520&f=1116553&c=8030312&u=102231511>
By Tabatha Abu El-Haj, November 18, 2021
In a refreshingly short opinion, the 6th Circuit upheld Michigan’s term limits. The court’s primary argument is that the claim is barred by precedent. But it does revisit the merits, rejecting the invitation to apply Anderson-Burdick. <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinions.pdf/21a0263p-06.pdf> Kowall v. Benson, No. <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinions.pdf/21a0263p-06.pdf> … Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125873>

Maine’s Minor Parties Secure Victory<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=182140522&f=1116553&c=8030312&u=102231511>
By Tabatha Abu El-Haj, November 18, 2021
The U.S. District Court in Maine struck down two ballot access provisions that make it more difficult for minor parties to gain access to Maine’s ballot. Richard Winger offers a clear synopsis of the case, Baines v. Bellows, No. 1:19-cv-00509-LEW <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.med.57489/gov.uscourts.med.57489.76.0.pdf> … Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125871>

“Stephen Richer creates PAC to back ‘pro-democracy’ Republicans”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=182140524&f=1116553&c=8030312&u=102231511>
By Tabatha Abu El-Haj, November 18, 2021
Jeremy Duda, Arizona Mirror<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~www.azmirror.com/2021/11/17/stephen-richer-creates-pac-to-back-pro-democracy-republicans/> Maricopa County Recorder, Stephen Richer is stepping into the fray. Richer has been vocal in defending the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election. His decision is likely to be controversial. Elected election officials generally eschew taking… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125868>

EAC Commissioner Hovland calls on “Congress to act boldly and to stand up for our democracy”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=182140526&f=1116553&c=8030312&u=102231511>
By Tabatha Abu El-Haj, November 18, 2021
Center for American Progress<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~www.americanprogress.org/article/democracy-in-peril/> Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, Michael Sozan has this new interview with Election Assistance Commissioner, Ben Hovland. The interview also highlights successes of 2020 including the recruitment of poll workers. “[T]he untold or… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125866>

“U.S. indicts two Iranian hackers over 2020 election misinformation campaign”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=182140528&f=1116553&c=8030312&u=102231511>
By Tabatha Abu El-Haj, November 18, 2021
Devlin Barrett, Washington Post<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/iran-hackers-election-2020-indicted/2021/11/18/605ae112-4898-11ec-b05d-3cb9d96eb495_story.html> “Two alleged Iranian hackers were indicted by the U.S. Justice Department on Thursday and accused of engaging in a hacking and disinformation campaign targeting American voters in the run-up to the 2020 U.S. presidential election.” The… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125864>

States United Files Supplemental Letter in Support of California Bar Complaint Against John Eastman in Connection with Attempting to Foment Coup<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=182140530&f=1116553&c=8030312&u=102231511>
By Rick Hasen, November 18, 2021
Read it here.<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~statesuniteddemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Supplemental-Letter-to-State-Bar-of-California.pdf>

“A plurality of Republicans think they’re more moderate than their party”<https://p.feedblitz.com/r3.asp?l=182140532&f=1116553&c=8030312&u=102231511>
By Tabatha Abu El-Haj, November 18, 2021
Phillip Bump, Washington Post<https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/11/17/plurality-republicans-think-theyre-more-moderate-than-their-party/> New polling from YouGov/Economist reaffirms, once again, the degree to which the ideologies of our political parties (mostly just the Republican Party) and their legislative (in)action do not align with the preferences of ordinary voters. This… Continue reading <https://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/1116553/102231511/8030312_/~electionlawblog.org/?p=125854>
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