Election

Judge Upholds Wisconsin Election Official’s Position, Rejecting Republicans’ Attempted Ouster

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MADISON, Wis. – In a recent ruling, a judge in Wisconsin has affirmed the legality of the state’s top elections official’s position, dealing a blow to Republicans who have sought to remove her. The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission came to a deadlock in June over the reappointment of Meagan Wolfe as the administrator of elections. While three Republican commissioners voted in favor, the three Democrats abstained, effectively preventing the nomination from reaching the state Senate, where Republicans could have fired her. The commission requires a four-vote majority for any actions. Wolfe has been the target … Read more

Judge to Consider Motions in Trump’s Georgia Election Interference Case, Including Request for Additional Correspondence Information

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – A judge in Fulton County is scheduled to hear several motions in the election interference case involving former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. The motions, set to be presented by attorneys representing Trump and his associates, will address various aspects of the ongoing legal proceedings. Among the motions is a request from Trump’s legal team to obtain additional information regarding correspondence between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and the House select committee that investigated the January 6 Capitol attack. Trump’s attorney argues that Willis’ office has been unresponsive to their … Read more

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns Announces Plans for Further Election Law Changes, Including Removal of QR Codes

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ATLANTA, Georgia – House Speaker Jon Burns announced on Wednesday that Georgia voters can expect additional changes to state election laws this year. In an effort to increase transparency and voter confidence, House Republican leaders will work towards eliminating QR codes from the paper ballots produced by voting machines. Furthermore, they are considering enhancing the powers of the State Election Board, which may come at the expense of the secretary of state. Since 2019, Georgia has implemented a paper backup system for electronic ballots to ensure the accuracy of votes. However, some voters have expressed … Read more

Landmark Defamation Case: Election Workers’ Lawyer Seeks Substantial Damages from Giuliani

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ATLANTA, Georgia – The lawyer representing election workers in Georgia’s Fulton County has asked a jury to grant substantial damages in a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump’s attorney, Rudy Giuliani. In his closing arguments, the lawyer emphasized the severe impact Giuliani’s statements had on the reputation and emotional well-being of these election workers. The defamation case centers around Giuliani’s role in promoting baseless allegations of widespread voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election. The lawyer argued that Giuliani’s false claims tarnished the credibility of these workers, who performed their duties diligently and ensured … Read more