The most litigated election cycle in history
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Friday, December 27
** ON THE DOCKET THIS WEEK
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** * Democracy Docket’s Complete 2024 Investigative Analysis
* 2023-2024 Litigation Report: The Most Litigated Election in History
* Top 10 Most-Watched Democracy Docket Videos in 2024
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** FROM OUR DESK
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** Democracy Docket’s Complete 2024 Investigative Analysis
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This year, Democracy Docket was busy. From court battles over fair electoral maps to the emergence of right-wing groups seeking to suppress the vote, our investigative coverage reflected a range of issues that were at the forefront in 2024, including gerrymandering, decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court and the general election.
With a second Trump term on the horizon, the team will continue to spotlight attacks against democracy and hold the powerful to account. In the meantime, check out this comprehensive list of every investigative piece Democracy Docket published in 2024 ([link removed]) . ([link removed])
** LITIGATION
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** 2023-2024 Litigation Report: The Most Litigated Election in History
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Speaking of busy, this past year was the most litigated election cycle in history. Democracy Docket tracked voting rights and election-related litigation leading up to the 2024 election. The team’s analysis found that despite a wave of lawsuits aimed at restricting voting access, courts consistently ruled in favor of voters.
Over 300 democracy-related lawsuits were filed this election cycle, according to the report. As expected, the pace of litigation increased in the second half of the cycle with a total of 228 lawsuits in 2024 — more than double the 82 lawsuits filed in 2020. Here’s a breakdown of the cases litigated this year ([link removed]) . ([link removed])
** LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
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** Top 10 Most-Watched Democracy Docket Videos in 2024
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What do George Conway and Hillary Rodham Clinton have in common? They each starred in a top-clicked Democracy Docket video this year, gaining about 1.5 million views apiece.
On Democracy Docket’s YouTube channel ([link removed]) , where viewers can find hard-hitting news analysis and interviews with prominent legal and political voices, Marc and the team discussed Republicans who voted against President-elect Donald Trump, how to fix the Supreme Court and what was up with Georgia this year. Check out our 10 most popular videos of 2024 ([link removed]) . ([link removed])
** OPINION
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** The Most Litigated Election Ever
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“It has become common to identify ways in which Donald Trump has distorted our democracy,” Marc writes in his latest column. “His attacks on judges, his willful disregard for rule of law and his insistence on appointing unqualified sycophants to positions of high office are all a matter of consternation and commentary.” But Trump’s greatest damage, Marc says, “has been to the electoral process itself.” Read more here ([link removed]) . ([link removed])
** NEW EPISODE
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** Marc: It’s Only a Democracy When Trump Wins
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In his latest Democracy Docket article, Marc writes how President-elect Trump has made it clear that he only believes in democracy when he wins. Marc explains this view point, what it says about the GOP and why everyone should still be concerned about the future of American democracy even if Trump won’t be on the ballot again. Watch on YouTube here ([link removed]) .
** What We’re Doing
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Happy Holidays! The team at Democracy Docket is taking some much-needed time away from the office to celebrate the New Year with family and friends. Here’s to 2025!
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