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  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
October 3, 2024 at 10:09 PM

RNC challenges North Carolina laws allowing for overseas voting

RNC challenges North Carolina laws allowing for overseas voting Two counties in Georgia sue the State Election Board over new rules. Thursday, October 3 Join us for a free live panel on Zoom with legal experts Laurence Tribe, Joyce Vance, and Maya Wiley on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. ET — where the…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
October 3, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Democracy Docket depends on you

Democracy Docket depends on you Help keep our website free for all — unlock exclusive content. UPGRADE When I came up with the idea of Democracy Docket in 2019, I never dreamed it would turn into the force it is today. What began as a quarterly newsletter to a few hundred friends and co…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Will Hurricane Helene disrupt elections in North Carolina?

Will Hurricane Helene disrupt elections in North Carolina? The Arizona secretary of state sues a county for not enforcing election rules. Wednesday, October 2 Today is the last day you can grab our best-selling, union-made Gavel Sweatshirt at a discounted price!Don’t miss out on this dea…
  Eye On The Right, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 11:01 AM

A look at the Arizona GOP’s astounding hypocrisy

A look at the Arizona GOP’s astounding hypocrisy These candidates are running against election deniers in their community. Wednesday, October 2There’s a saying: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” I can’t think of a situation where that phrase is more appropriate than in th…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Indigenous voters sue Montana officials over polling locations

Indigenous voters sue Montana officials over polling locations The trial begins today in a Georgia State Election Board case. Tuesday, October 1 On Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. ET Marc is hosting a live panel on Zoom with renowned legal experts Laurence Tribe, Joyce Vance and Maya Wiley to unpack th…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM

My litigation update: 34 election lawsuits in 30 days

My litigation update: 34 election lawsuits in 30 days A historic surge puts courts front and center. Preview of my monthly Litigation Look Ahead newsletterSeptember was the busiest month for new pre-election voting litigation in recent history and probably ever. In all, 34 new lawsuits w…
  Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 11:30 PM

You're invited! Marc and legal experts on the court battles shaping the election

You're invited! Marc and legal experts on the court battles shaping the election Join Marc, Joyce Vance and Maya Wiley on Oct. 8! Nov. 5 will be here before you know it and the rules around voting are being decided right now. Over 200 voting and election lawsuits have been filed so far t…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Democrats sue over Georgia’s ballot hand counting rule

Democrats sue over Georgia’s ballot hand counting rule California’s governor bans voter ID requirements in the state. Monday, September 30 For a limited time, you can grab four of our best-selling items in one mega bundle — all at a special discounted price.Show your support and make a s…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
September 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Five headlines you probably didn’t catch

Five headlines you probably didn’t catch Upgrade today and always get my premium scorecard sent to your inbox. Preview of my members-only emailsThe news came big and fast this week. New York’s mayor faced a blockbuster indictment, while North Carolina Republicans are in disarray. Congres…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Groups appeal Pennsylvania voting case to SCOTUS

Groups appeal Pennsylvania voting case to SCOTUS Ohio Democrats sue the secretary of state over ballot drop box restrictions. Friday, September 27 Earlier today, members got the Pennsylvania breaking news sent straight to their inbox. To never miss a litigation update that could impact …
  Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 7:36 PM

BREAKING: Pennsylvania groups ask SCOTUS to decide undated mail-in ballots case

BREAKING: Pennsylvania groups ask SCOTUS to decide undated mail-in ballots case Become a member to always get breaking news updates delivered to your inbox. This is a breaking news update on a major election litigation development — and a free sample of what’s included in our premium con…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Georgia’s election rule controversy escalates

Georgia’s election rule controversy escalates Giuliani is disbarred in DC and NY. Friday, September 27The controversy in Georgia over recent rules passed by MAGA Republican members of the state election board continues with a Democrat-led complaint against Gov. Brian Kemp (R). Pennsylvan…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 26, 2024 at 11:39 PM

Correction: Utah Supreme Court voids anti-democratic amendment

Correction: Utah Supreme Court voids anti-democratic amendment North Carolina removes over 700,000 ineligible voters from its rolls. Thursday, September 26 Due to a technical error with our email system, we sent out a previous version of this newsletter that was missing news stories. We …
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 26, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Utah Supreme Court voids anti-democratic amendment

Utah Supreme Court voids anti-democratic amendment North Carolina removes over 700,000 ineligible voters from its rolls. Thursday, September 26 Tomorrow morning Marc will recap the most important news you may have missed in his exclusive weekend reading list. Plus, we are announcing an …
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September 25, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Pro-voting groups file petition in Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Pro-voting groups file petition in Pennsylvania Supreme Court Arkansas voters sue a county board for refusing to hold early voting. Wednesday, September 25 Curious about our premium membership? We're offering a two-week free trial so you can discover the benefits of our paid content wit…
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September 24, 2024 at 10:05 PM

GOP fails to hand Trump extra electoral vote

GOP fails to hand Trump extra electoral vote Courts deliver victories for Alabama and Pennsylvania voters today. Tuesday, September 24 Flash sale alert! Haven’t purchased your election merch yet? For a limited time, enjoy 15% off and gear up for wherever voting takes you. Stay hydrated a…
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September 23, 2024 at 10:01 PM

AZ Supreme Court won't disenfranchise 97K voters

AZ Supreme Court won't disenfranchise 97K voters Voter challenges are no longer allowed in Georgia until after the election. Monday, September 23 Over the weekend, members received Marc's weekend reading list and his monthly State of Democracy premium newsletter.Upgrade to a premium sub…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
September 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The state of our democracy has revealed itself

The state of our democracy has revealed itself Become a member to get this newsletter every month. Preview of my members-only newsletterRepublicans have peddled so many lies about voting and elections that it is sometimes hard to keep track of them all. There are the big lies, like that …
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
September 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM

5 stories you probably missed  

5 stories you probably missed   Upgrade today and always get my premium scorecard sent to your inbox. Preview of my members-only emailsLast March, when Democracy Docket launched its membership program, I promised that each week I would highlight the most important voting and election sto…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 20, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Georgia poll workers must hand count ballots

Georgia poll workers must hand count ballots The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated an Arizona voter suppression law. Friday, September 20 Get ready for exclusive insights! In the lead-up to the election, Marc will unveil key voting stories you might have missed. Don’t miss hi…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 20, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Ohio high court greenlights ballot measure

Ohio high court greenlights ballot measure Republicans risk government shutdown over SAVE Act. Friday, September 20With two months until the 2024 race, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s fight to remove his name from ballots continues in Michigan and Wisconsin, while North Carolina election officia…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 19, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Court allows UNC digital IDs for 2024 election

Court allows UNC digital IDs for 2024 election The Pennsylvania undated and misdated mail-in ballot case has been dismissed. Thursday, September 19 Recently purchased our merch? We’d love to see how you’re rocking it!Reply to this email with your pictures or selfies, and you could be hig…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 11:31 PM

Will ballots go out on time?

Will ballots go out on time? My thoughts on the ballot printing delays in states across the country. Preview of my members-only newslettersIn recent days, I have been inundated with questions about mail-in ballots. Specifically, there is a high level of concern and confusion about whethe…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 10:05 PM

New RNC lawsuit in Pennsylvania over mail-in ballots

New RNC lawsuit in Pennsylvania over mail-in ballots County officials sue Texas AG for trying to block voter registration efforts. Wednesday, September 18 We've received dozens of messages from readers about third-party ballot access lawsuits (yes, we mean RFK Jr.) that could cause stat…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 17, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Ohio Supreme Court undermines anti-gerrymandering initiative

Ohio Supreme Court undermines anti-gerrymandering initiative A youth voting group sues to block New Hampshire’s proof of citizenship law. Tuesday, September 17 Did you know that members always receive discounts on all of our merch? Consider upgrading for $120/year and you’ll get a membe…
  Eye On The Right, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 17, 2024 at 11:01 AM

There are at least 230 election deniers on the ballot in November

There are at least 230 election deniers on the ballot in November Behind our latest investigation on the election denial movement. Tuesday, September 17My latest investigation, a collaboration with Public Wise, dropped last week and it’s easily one of the most ambitious projects I’ve don…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 16, 2024 at 10:02 PM

North Carolina to send updated absentee ballots by next week

North Carolina to send updated absentee ballots by next week Groups sue Alabama for removing naturalized citizens from voter rolls. Monday, September 16 North Carolina will send ballots without RFK Jr.’s name by next weekNorth Carolina is slated to meet Saturday's federal deadline to sen…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
September 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Lawsuit 200: a milestone and an example

Lawsuit 200: a milestone and an example Upgrade today and always get my premium scorecard sent to your inbox. Preview of my members-only emailsNumerical thresholds are both completely arbitrary and deeply meaningful. Rationally, there is nothing inherently important about being in the to…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 10:10 PM

Pennsylvania Supreme Court delivers losses for voters

Pennsylvania Supreme Court delivers losses for voters Pro-voting groups sue to block New Hampshire’s proof of citizenship law. Friday, September 13 Pennsylvania Supreme Court delivers losses for votersUndated and misdated mail-in ballots cannot be counted in Pennsylvania, the state Supre…
  Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 8:14 PM

BREAKING: Undated and misdated mail-in ballots won’t be counted, per Pennsylvania Supreme Court

BREAKING: Undated and misdated mail-in ballots won’t be counted, per Pennsylvania Supreme Court Become a member to always get breaking news updates delivered to your inbox. This is a breaking news update on a major voting rights development — and a free sample of what’s included in our p…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 11:03 AM

RFK Jr. wants his name off the ballot

RFK Jr. wants his name off the ballot The fallout from Georgia’s new certification rules. Friday, September 13 Former third-party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy fights to get his name removed from ballots after suspending his campaign and endorsing former President Donald Trump…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Trump campaign sues the DNC

Trump campaign sues the DNC New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signs a voter suppression law. Thursday, September 12 Interested in reaching over 200,000 Democracy Docket readers? We offer sponsorships in this newsletter as well as our weekly, On The Docket. Email sponsor@democracydocke…
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September 11, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Republicans challenge Georgia election board rules

Republicans challenge Georgia election board rules Harris highlights her dedication to democracy during her first presidential debate. Wednesday, September 11 This morning, Democracy Docket members received Marc’s exclusive analysis on why yesterday was such an important day for democra…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
September 11, 2024 at 2:52 PM

4 court wins, 3 hearings, 1 debate

4 court wins, 3 hearings, 1 debate Upgrade for access to my full analysis. Preview of my members-only emailsIn my September Litigation Look Ahead, I predicted that “[i]f there is a strategic inflection point in September, it will likely be on Sept. 10.” Boy, was I right! I initially focu…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Georgia judge dismisses certification challenge

Georgia judge dismisses certification challenge North Carolina has to remove RFK Jr. from ballots, delaying voting. Tuesday, September 10 Georgia and Arizona judges dismiss lawsuits filed by GOP election officialsIn a win for voters, a Georgia judge dismissed a lawsuit from a Republican …
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 9, 2024 at 10:05 PM

NC board appeals RFK Jr. ballot dispute

NC board appeals RFK Jr. ballot dispute Republicans appeal a pro-voting Pennsylvania decision on naked ballots. Monday, September 9 Tomorrow will be a very busy day for democracy (and not just because of the presidential debate). On Wednesday, Marc will explain why and recap the debate …
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
September 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Republican desperation is showing in court

Republican desperation is showing in court Upgrade today and always get my premium scorecard sent to your inbox. Preview of my members-only emailsWe are at a critical stage of the campaign. Kamala Harris’ rise in the polls continues. Democratic prospects in the House and Senate are impro…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 6, 2024 at 10:05 PM

RFK Jr. ballot dispute delays absentee voting in North Carolina

RFK Jr. ballot dispute delays absentee voting in North Carolina The right is doubling down on election litigation, but they aren’t winning. Friday, September 6 The 2024 election is fast approaching, so it’s crucial that you stay informed on voting rights and democracy-related news. Forw…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Republicans vs. Dominion Voting Systems

Republicans vs. Dominion Voting Systems Michigan ACLU sues to ensure 2024 certification. Friday, Sept. 6A Republican-led attempt to investigate Dominion voting machines results in over $1 million in sanctions for Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Pro-voting advocates are suing a Republican me…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 5, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Can anyone find out who I voted for?

Can anyone find out who I voted for? We answer your commonly asked questions about voting privacy. Thursday, September 5 Now that we are only two months away from the 2024 election, it’s more important than ever to stay up-to-date on voting rights and democracy-related news. Forward our…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
September 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM

The stakes of the election could not be higher

The stakes of the election could not be higher Become a member today for only $120/year. Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer and transition to fall. But during a presidential election year, it’s also when campaigns are kicked into high gear, ramping up ads and get-out-the-vote ef…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
September 4, 2024 at 11:30 PM

How are Republicans using the courts this election?

How are Republicans using the courts this election? Upgrade for access to all of my answers. Preview of my members-only emailsIn last Saturday’s edition of News You Missed, I mentioned that Republicans are using anti-voting litigation to “launder election denialism.” I received a lot of …
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 4, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Texas AG sues county over plan to mail out 200K voter registration forms

Texas AG sues county over plan to mail out 200K voter registration forms A right-wing group files a lawsuit to remove voters from every Arizona county. Wednesday, Sept. 4 Later this evening, Democracy Docket members will receive an exclusive Q&A with Marc about the Republican litigat…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 3, 2024 at 10:00 PM

9th Circuit blocks Montana voter suppression law

9th Circuit blocks Montana voter suppression law A Pennsylvania county is ordered to pay over $1 million in a Dominion voting machines case. Tuesday, Sept. 3THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 20239th Circuit blocks Montana voter suppression law In a win for voters, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court o…
  Eye On The Right, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
September 3, 2024 at 11:03 AM

Don’t fear the RNC

Don’t fear the RNC In Utah, Republicans pull a dirty trick to undermine democracy. Tuesday, Sept. 3Hope everyone had a nice Labor Day!The RNC is on a litigation tear, filing a number of election-related lawsuits in key states in recent weeks. Is it concerning? Yes. But no need to freak o…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
September 1, 2024 at 11:02 AM

My litigation status update: politics at an inflection point

My litigation status update: politics at an inflection point One of our monthly members-only newsletters. Preview of my members-only newslettersIn 1996, Intel’s CEO Andy Grove wrote a groundbreaking book about business: Only the Paranoid Survive. In it, he coined the term “strategic infl…
  Marc Elias · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 11:02 AM

News you missed: the laundering of election denialism

News you missed: the laundering of election denialism Upgrade today and always get my premium scorecard sent to your inbox. Preview of my members-only emailsAs we head towards Labor Day, and the final sprint of the 2024 campaign, the dominant trends of the election seem set. Kamala Harri…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Pennsylvania court hands victory to voters in mail-in ballot case

Pennsylvania court hands victory to voters in mail-in ballot case The 9th Circuit upholds laws preventing former Hawaii residents who live in certain U.S. territories from voting absentee in federal elections. Friday, Aug. 30THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023Pennsylvania court: Counties m…
  On The Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Trump gets indicted – again

Trump gets indicted – again DNC sues Georgia over new election rules Friday, Aug. 30Federal prosecutors bring a new Jan. 6 indictment against Trump after the high court’s presidential immunity ruling. National Democrats are suing the Georgia election board over the new rules pushed by it…
  Daily Docket, Democracy Docket · [email protected]
August 29, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Right-wing activists sue Fulton County, Georgia’s election board over voter rolls

Right-wing activists sue Fulton County, Georgia’s election board over voter rolls The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says Louisiana can dissolve a 1992 consent decree for the state Supreme Court. Thursday, Aug. 29THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023Right-wing actors target voter rolls in…