Elections

Texas Principals Face Criminal Charges for Using School Emails to Influence Elections

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Denton, Texas – Two principals in the Denton Independent School District are facing criminal charges after allegedly violating state election laws. Lindsey Lujan, principal of Alexander Elementary School, and Jesus Lujan, principal of Borman Elementary, have been accused of using their school email accounts to urge staff to vote for candidates who oppose school choice. According to court documents, the two administrators sent emails in February encouraging staff to support candidates in the March Republican primary election who oppose Governor Greg Abbott’s school voucher plan. The emails were leaked and prompted Texas Republican Attorney General … Read more

Democratic Party Candidate Withdraws from Parliamentary Elections Amid Controversy Surrounding Defense Lawyer Career

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SEOUL, South Korea – A candidate from the Democratic Party (DP) has withdrawn her bid for the upcoming parliamentary elections following widespread criticism of her past career as a defense lawyer representing sexual offenders. Cho Soo-jin, who won the party ticket for the Gangbuk-B district in northern Seoul, made the announcement on Thursday after facing mounting scrutiny. Cho expressed her gratitude to the DP members for their support and urged the party to focus on securing victory in the elections. Cho came under fire after it was revealed that she employed aggressive arguments in defense … Read more

D.C. Federal Judge Upholds Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in Local Elections, Ruling Lawsuit Lacks Evidence of Rights Violations

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WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged a local law allowing noncitizens to vote in municipal elections. In her ruling, Judge Amy Berman Jackson stated that the plaintiffs did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that the law violated their constitutional rights. The lawsuit was filed by a group of seven U.S. citizens who are registered to vote in the District of Columbia. They argued that the city’s “Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022” infringed upon their Fifth Amendment rights. However, Judge Jackson determined that … Read more

Powerful and Often Overlooked: The Impact of Judicial Elections on Illinois

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CHICAGO, Illinois – As voters head to the polls for the Illinois primary election, experts urge them to pay attention to the judicial candidates on the ballot. While these races often fly under the radar compared to other high-profile races, they hold significant power that can impact individuals’ lives. Judicial seats handle a wide range of cases, from traffic violations to criminal matters, personal injury lawsuits to contested wills, evictions, discrimination cases, and even the constitutionality of laws. The Illinois Supreme Court race is particularly significant this election cycle. In the Democratic primary, there is … Read more