Elections

Wisconsin Judge Stands Firm, Upholding Elections Official Amid Republican Opposition

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MADISON, Wis. – In a blow to Republicans who sought to remove her from her position, a judge in Wisconsin ruled on Friday that the state’s top elections official, Meagan Wolfe, is legally holding her post. The judge also determined that the commission responsible for appointing her is not obligated to name a new leader. The Wisconsin Elections Commission, which is composed of three Democrats and three Republicans, was deadlocked in June over the reappointment of Wolfe as the administrator of elections. While the three Republican commissioners voted in favor of her reappointment, the three … Read more

Legal Hurdles Await Democrats in Battle to Remove Trump from New York Primary Ballot, State Elections Expert Says

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Albany, New York – The New York State Board of Elections is expected to make a crucial decision regarding the appearance of former President Donald Trump on the April 2 primary ballot. However, experts suggest that the Democrats may encounter significant obstacles in their quest to remove Trump through this avenue. According to Joseph Burns, a Republican election attorney, the Board of Elections does not possess the authority to judge qualifications such as the 14th Amendment Section 3 or determine the validity of a candidate’s petition. Such determinations would have to be made in court. … Read more

Lawsuit Challenges North Carolina’s 2024 Primary Elections: Allegations of Racial Gerrymandering Sparks Controversy

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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — A federal judge is set to weigh arguments in a lawsuit that could disrupt the 2024 primary elections in North Carolina. The case revolves around two state Senate districts in Northeastern North Carolina, where black voters are claiming that GOP leaders engaged in racial gerrymandering. The lawsuit asserts that the newly drawn districts were deliberately divided in a way that dilutes the political influence of black voters in the upcoming elections. The plaintiffs are seeking a temporary halt to the elections in these districts. The Northeastern region of the state is … Read more

Cypress City Council Set to Vote on Switching to District Elections Amid Lawsuit Alleging Asian American Voter Disenfranchisement

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CYPRESS, California – The city of Cypress is considering a switch to a district election system after facing a lawsuit alleging that the current at-large system disenfranchises Asian American voters. This move is part of a larger trend in California, where voting rights groups have been advocating for local governments to transition away from at-large systems that they argue disproportionately impact voters of color. While many cities have complied with legal threats and lawsuits, Cypress, along with the city of Brea, initially resisted the change. However, the Cypress City Council is expected to vote on … Read more