Primaries

D.C. Superior Court Judge Clears Path for Ranked-Choice Voting and Independent Participation in Primaries Despite Lawsuit

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A recent ruling by a D.C. Superior Court judge has given a significant boost to the campaign advocating for ranked-choice voting and open primaries in Washington, D.C. The judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block the ballot initiative, clearing the way for its progress. Initiative 83, as it has become known, aims to extend the right to participate in party primaries to independent voters and introduce ranked-choice voting to the city. Under the initiative, the more than 73,000 unaffiliated voters in D.C. would be able to take part in primary elections … Read more

Georgia’s Poor People’s Campaign Mobilizes for Last Weekend of Early Voting in 2024 Presidential Primaries

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Atlanta, Georgia residents are urged to make their voices heard as the window for early voting in the 2024 presidential primaries rapidly closes. A concerted effort is underway to encourage voters to head to the polls during the final weekend of early voting. The Georgia Poor People’s Campaign has taken the lead in this initiative, rallying together lower-wage workers, faith leaders, and activists who are calling on lawmakers to prioritize policies aimed at improving the lives of those with low incomes. This campaign, known as “40 Weeks of Action,” seeks to mobilize voters ahead of … Read more

North Carolina Voters Face New Laws and Potential Challenges Ahead of Super Tuesday Primaries

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GREENSBORO, North Carolina — As North Carolina’s Super Tuesday approaches, voters face not only important primary choices for governor and president, but also a host of new voting laws. This election marks the first statewide requirement for voters to present a photo ID when voting in person. Additionally, a law passed last year states that any mail-in ballot received after Tuesday will be disqualified, eliminating the previous three-day grace period. However, local election officials are working diligently to incorporate these changes into their preparations and educate voters on the new requirements, urging persistence to ensure … Read more

Rep. Andy Kim Takes Aim at Political Advantage in New Jersey Primaries with Lawsuit to Eliminate Organization Lines

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TRENTON, New Jersey – A federal judge in New Jersey has scheduled a hearing for March 18 to address a lawsuit filed by Representative Andy Kim (D-Moorestown) seeking to eliminate organization lines in the state’s primaries. U.S. District Court Judge Zahid Quraishi has expedited the briefing schedule, instructing opposition briefs and motions to intervene to be filed by March 6, with reply briefs due by March 12. Judge Quraishi intends to make a decision by April 5, although he remains open to issuing it earlier. The hearing will primarily focus on determining if county clerks … Read more