Author: Michael Phillips
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Missouri’s Congressional Map Just Flipped Again — Here’s Why
A federal appeals court has mandated Missouri to adopt a Republican-drawn congressional map for the upcoming November election but paused the order for a week, maintaining the current map for now. This legal battle reflects ongoing tensions over gerrymandering in Missouri, impacting voter representation and election integrity.
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Who Teaches Election Law — and Does It Shape What Happens in Court?
A recent Public Interest Legal Foundation report reveals a significant ideological imbalance among election law faculty at U.S. law schools, with 76 left-leaning professors for every 12 conservative ones. This disparity may influence the pipeline of election litigators and shape court outcomes, raising concerns about legal representation in election matters.
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Delaware Closes Out the 2026 Primary Season: Coons and Katz Set for Senate Showdown
Delaware’s primary on September 15 concluded with Democratic incumbents advancing, including Senator Chris Coons, who secured 84% of votes. Republican Dr. Mike Katz won his primary with 74%. In the U.S. House race, Joseph Arminio triumphed in a competitive three-way primary. Statewide turnout was about 21.7%.
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New Hampshire and Rhode Island Set Their November Ballots as Primary Season Closes
New Hampshire and Rhode Island concluded their primary elections, finalizing nominations for key Senate, gubernatorial, and House races. In New Hampshire, Chris Pappas and John E. Sununu will compete for an open Senate seat, while in Rhode Island, Helena Buonanno Foulkes defeated incumbent Gov. Dan McKee. General elections are set for November 3.
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The Building Nobody Voted For: How 9/11 Became the Architect of American Election Security
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, reflections mainly address war and security, overshadowing its role as election day in New York City. The day’s events reshaped election security laws, linking them to national security. Subsequent legislation and the formation of DHS aimed to enhance election security, now facing challenges amidst political strife.
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Delaware closes out the 2026 primary calendar Next Tuesday, with Coons facing a four-way Democratic Senate primary
Delaware’s state primary on September 15 marks the final primary of the 2026 election cycle, featuring key races for U.S. Senate, House, attorney general, and state treasurer nominations. Democratic incumbents face challengers, while many legislative contests are uncontested. The focus will shift to the general election on November 3.
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Rhode Island’s delayed primary arrives Wednesday, headlined by McKee-Foulkes rematch
Rhode Island’s state primary is on September 9, 2026, moved to ease logistical challenges. Key races include a gubernatorial rematch between Gov. Dan McKee and Helena Buonanno Foulkes, and competitive primaries for lieutenant governor and attorney general. The general election is scheduled for November 3, with Democratic leanings likely to persist.
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New Hampshire voters set party nominees Tuesday in first open U.S. Senate race in nearly two decades
New Hampshire’s state primary on September 8 will determine nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat, a reelection bid by Gov. Kelly Ayotte, and two U.S. House races. With no incumbent for the first time since 2008, nine Democrats are vying for the 1st District, while both parties face various challengers statewide.
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Missouri Supreme Court Orders 2022 Congressional Lines Restored, Sends Redistricting Map to November Ballot
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled on September 3 that the state’s congressional redistricting plan from 2025 cannot be used in the upcoming general election, reinstating the 2022 district lines while a voter referendum proceeds. The decision emphasizes constitutional provisions allowing a referendum on redistricting and addresses Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’s delayed actions.
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Markey Turns Back Moulton, Minogue Wins GOP Nod, as Massachusetts Sets Its November Ballot
On September 1, Massachusetts voters participated in primary elections, highlighted by Ed Markey’s decisive win over Seth Moulton for the Democratic Senate nomination. Republicans also chose Mike Minogue as their gubernatorial candidate. In U.S. House races, Dan Koh emerged victorious in the 6th District. Notably, incumbents Richard Neal and Stephen Lynch successfully defended their seats…
