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GOP and SCOTUS Unleashed a “Gerrymandering Arms Race” at Expense of Black Voters
Without the Voting Rights Act, “multiracial democracy in America will be under threat forever,” reporter Ari Berman says.
Progressive Dem Candidates Are Using Their Opposition to Schumer to Pitch Voters
Only 17 percent of voters nationwide give Chuck Schumer a positive approval rating.
Trump Urges GOP to Redraw Maps Ahead of Midterms, Even If It Delays Elections
Trump said he wants maps redrawn to help Republicans “receive more than 20 House Seats in the upcoming Midterms!”
Only 16 House Races Are Actually Competitive in 2026 Midterms, Analysis Finds
The lack of competitive seats compared to past years is likely the result of partisan gerrymandering.
More Than 50 Election-Denying Candidates Running for Positions to Oversee Voting
The candidates are running in 23 states and would, if victorious, have a direct role in certifying future elections.
Canceled House Races Cause Confusion as Louisiana Early Voting Begins
Trump pushes GOP to reshape districts, adding pressure as Louisiana voters face election turmoil.
CA’s Flawed Primary System Could Result in Deep-Blue State Electing GOP Governor
The state’s messy primary underscores the urgent need for ranked-choice voting in California -- and beyond.
Civil Rights Lawyer: SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling Is “Free Pass to Discriminate”
The court struck down Louisiana’s voting map that was designed to create a second majority-Black district in the state.
Supreme Court Upholds Gerrymandered Texas Congressional Map
The map aims to give Republicans up to five more seats in Congress, drawing major controversy ahead of the midterms.
Orbán is Ousted After 16 Years as Hungarians Reject Authoritarian Rule
A sweeping victory over Orbán reveals how organizing can defeat entrenched authoritarian power.