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GOP State Lawmakers Are Attempting to Undermine Ballot Measures Passed by Voters
Republican elected officials are trying to roll back passed measures and place restrictions on citizen-led initiatives.
Democrats Won a NC Supreme Court Seat. But They Lost Something Important.
The party that controls this board holds power over who votes, how votes are counted and who ultimately wins races.
New Colorado Law Enhances Protections Against Voter Discrimination
“Colorado is paving a different path by acting on its own to strengthen our right to vote,” said one advocate.
Pittsburgh Can’t Vote on Whether to Divest From Genocide in May Election
Legal challenges killed the referendum effort, and a group is suing grassroots organizers for legal costs.
Conservative Judge Finally Concedes Loss in North Carolina Supreme Court Race
“I’m glad the will of the voters was finally heard,” incumbent state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs said.
Judge Says North Carolina Election Board Must Certify State Supreme Court Race
Liberal candidate Allison Riggs won the race by 734 votes over her conservative opponent, Jefferson Griffin.
Ecuador’s President Emulates El Salvador’s Bukele as He Builds Ties With Trump
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa is persecuting opposition politicians in the wake of his questionable victory.
Canada’s Liberal Party Will Face Down Trump. But Will It Address Inequality?
Trump, inequality and corporate concentration loomed over Canada's elections. Only one got the attention it deserved.
Advocates Put Palestinian Rights on the Ballot as Canada’s Election Nears
Over 300 Canadian electoral candidates have endorsed a 5-point “Vote Palestine” platform thanks to activist pressure.
Ecuador’s Contested Presidential Election Rocked by New Cover-Up Allegations
President Noboa’s leftist rival is challenging the results, calling Noboa a “dictator” who committed election fraud.