Category: Election Law & Process
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Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Lindell’s Bid for Expanded Recount in GOP Governor Primary
The Minnesota Supreme Court denied Mike Lindell’s petition for a recount in the Republican primary for governor, affirming the recount plan’s compliance with state law. Lindell, who finished second, claimed vote anomalies but did not formally request a recount by the deadline. Demuth’s victory is upheld as Minnesota prepares for the general election.
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Fake Polls, Volatile Markets: What Voters Should — and Shouldn’t — Trust Ahead of November
The credibility of polling and prediction markets ahead of the 2026 midterms is under scrutiny following incidents of fabricated polls and undisclosed funding. Median Strategies and The Public Sentiment Institute faced criticism for their practices. Despite these issues, polling and markets continue to play a significant role in shaping election forecasts.
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Stein Vetoes Bills Cutting Primary Early Voting, Expanding Chief Justice’s Power Over Judges
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoed two bills aimed at altering election procedures and the authority of the Supreme Court’s chief justice. House Bill 958 seeks to shorten early voting and allow ballot challenges, while House Bill 377 grants chief justice suspension powers over judges. Both vetoed bills will return to a legislature unlikely to…
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The 2028 Field Is Forming Without a Frontrunner — Here’s How the Process Actually Works
As the 2028 presidential election approaches, no major candidates have officially launched campaigns, marking the first time since 1884 that consecutive elections will occur without an incumbent. Current discussions revolve around candidate speculation and polling, with actual campaign activity expected to ramp up after the 2026 midterms.
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Alabama Holds Congressional Primaries Under a Map Still Tied Up in Court
Alabama voters participated in special primaries for four congressional districts amid ongoing federal litigation over the state’s congressional map. Turnout was historically low due to confusion from rapid election timelines. The 2023 map, criticized for racial discrimination, alters Democratic representation, while the legal outcome will ultimately determine election validity.
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Federal Judge Expands Nationwide Block on Trump Mail-Ballot Order as Supreme Court Weighs Two Requests to Lift It
A federal judge in Boston, Indira Talwani, has broadened a previous injunction against a Trump executive order restricting mail-in ballots to apply nationwide, citing urgent election concerns. This ruling comes amid ongoing Supreme Court deliberations regarding the order. It blocks the USPS from enforcing specific sections of the order before the November elections.
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Kansas Supreme Court Declines Emergency Review of Mail-Ballot Grace Period Case, Leaving Injunction in Place Through the Primary
The Kansas Supreme Court declined an emergency appeal from Secretary of State Scott Schwab, upholding a district court’s injunction that reinstates a three-day grace period for mail ballots ahead of the August 4 primary. The case’s constitutional issues regarding Senate Bill 4 remain unresolved as it continues in the Court of Appeals.
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North Carolina Lawmakers Send Two Election Bills to Stein’s Desk; Governor Signals Veto of the Larger One
On August 4, North Carolina’s General Assembly approved two election bills, HB 958 reducing early voting and HB 834 focusing on administrative changes. Governor Josh Stein plans to veto HB 958, citing voter access concerns, while HB 834 faces no veto threat. Most of HB 958’s provisions will start in 2027.
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Ninth Circuit, Sitting En Banc, Vacates Injunction on Arizona Voter-List Provisions, Narrows Standing Rules
The Ninth Circuit Court ruled that Arizona’s lower court incorrectly blocked provisions of a 2022 election law regarding voter registration. The court found that advocacy organizations lacked standing to challenge one provision but had standing for another, resulting in different outcomes. Precedent related to organizational standing was overruled, impacting future litigations.
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Maryland’s Redistricting Amendment Faces a Ballot-Deadline Lawsuit — Here’s the Case Being Made on Both Sides
A lawsuit in Maryland aims to remove a congressional redistricting amendment, HB 2100, from the November ballot, claiming the General Assembly missed its certification deadline. While the timing is disputed, the amendment would change the rules for congressional map-drawing, potentially benefiting the Democratic majority before 2028 elections.
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