Supreme Court lets Texas use disputed voting map— for now
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the way for Texas to use its newly redrawn congressional map…
Texas Said the Wrong Magic Words When Rigging Their Maps
We have litigated ourselves into absurd contortions with legislative redistricting, thanks to the right-wing Supreme Court majority. If…
Federal judges block Texas’ new US House map in 2026 midterms, citing racial discrimination
Texas cannot use a new congressional map drawn by Republicans in hopes of securing the party additional U.S. House seats,…
Voting measures on the ballot in Maine and Texas
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine and Texas are the latest states to become involved in a nationwide Republican…
Houston’s 18th District Votes After Months Without a Voice
Algenita Scott Davis is overcome with emotion whenever she thinks about the Nov. 4 special election for Texas’…
Maine and Texas are the latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballot
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine’s elections in recent years have been relatively free of problems, and verified cases of…
Texas election officials ask state to halt rollout of updated TEAM voter registration system
A voter leaves the Bexar County Elections Department office. Credit: Sanford Nowlin This article was originally published by…
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