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70 Percent of Republicans Running for Congress Doubt 2020 Election Result
More than 370 Republican candidates for state or federal office deny or question the 2020 election result.
Election Deniers May Have Paved the Way for Future GOP Success in Wisconsin
The stolen election myth has reshaped this battleground state for the upcoming midterms and the 2024 presidential race.
States Are in a Headlong Rush to Attack Voting Access — or Expand It
Nearly half the country lives in states restricting voter access, experts say democracy hangs in the balance.
Disapproval of the Supreme Court Is at a Record High, Polling Finds
Over 4 in 10 Americans now say that the Supreme Court is “too conservative” — an all-time high.
Georgia Officials Grapple With Frivolous Challenges From Election Deniers
A Georgia law allows people and groups to submit unlimited grievances related to matters of voter eligibility.
Sheriffs Who Spread 2020 Lies Are Planning More Voter Intimidation for Midterms
Far right sheriffs are vowing to “monitor” this year's midterm elections. They constitute a threat to voting rights.
Black Voters Are Fighting Racial Gerrymandering in Louisiana
At every turn, a new tactic has been introduced to abridge some voters’ ability to participate in democracy.
New Restrictions Make Voting Harder for People Who Struggle to Read
One in five Americans struggles to read, and new laws may prevent them from getting the help they need to vote.
Election Workers Brace for Violence Around the Midterms
Waves of Trump-inspired threats against election officials have raised midterm tensions as some workers simply quit.
Report: 17 of 18 Pro-Democracy Bills Were Killed by Filibuster This Congress
The report lends evidence to arguments that the filibuster erodes democracy.