Our right to vote is the most foundational principle of our representative democracy. Yet, with less than 24 hours until Election Day, the Trump Administration has escalated the ongoing government assault on free and fair elections in this country, reaching levels never seen before. Attorney Marc Elias has coined this unprecedented time as “the storm […]
Trump-Directed DOJ Lawsuit Over Alaska Senate Race Dismissed by Federal Judge
The Department of Justice, ordered by President Donald Trump, filed a lawsuit on October 22 in an attempt to block the certification of the senate race in Alaska. The lawsuit serves as yet another attempt of the current administration’s efforts to undermine midterm outcomes across the country. These midterm elections represent a chance to modify […]
Key Races and Ballot Measures to Watch in the 2026 Midterm Elections
Tomorrow, on November 3, voters across the country will head to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections. They will decide control of Congress, elect governors, and weigh in on a range of state ballot measures. The results will shape the direction of state and federal policy for reproductive freedom, gender equality, voting access, and […]
Early Voting Surges Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
Early voting is surging, with more than 39 million Americans already casting their ballot for the general 2026 midterm election. In key battleground states, Democrats are aiming to regain control of both the House and the Senate in order to pass crucial legislation. With less than a week until November 3rd, Several states are reporting […]
Texas Reduces Polling Sites Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
Tarrant County, Texas is the third most populous county in the state, with more than 2 million residents. Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, county officials have approved a significant reduction in the number of Election Day polling locations. On September 1, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to reduce the number of Election […]
The Youth Vote: Mobilizing College Students Makes a Difference in Elections
September 16th is National Voter Registration Day, a day dedicated to helping millions of Americans register to vote. For college students, registering can be an important first step toward participating in elections. The Feminist Majority’s Vote for Equality campaign has made significant efforts to increase civic participation among college students. Voting is a fundamental part […]
Record Number of Women Running for Office as August Primaries Bring Historic Races Into Focus
The 2026 midterm elections have already broken records for women candidates, and the latest round of primary elections is beginning to show what that could mean for women’s representation. On August 18, voters in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming advanced women candidates in several races that could make history this fall. According to the Center for […]
Trump Administration Pushes Mail-In Voting Restrictions
In its latest effort to reshape federal election policy, the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of an executive order that would impose new restrictions on mail-in voting while legal challenges proceed. On June 29, 2026, the Justice Department filed an emergency appeal asking the Court to pause lower court rulings […]
Republicans Remove On Campus Polling Locations Across North Carolina
On June 12th, Republicans on the Wake County Board of Elections voted 3-2 to remove NC State University’s Talley Student Center as an early voting site. The student center has served as an early voting location during the 2012, 2018, 2020, and 2024 general elections. The move is the latest in a series of decisions […]
The Most Important Elections You May Not Be Watching
This November, voters across the country will cast ballots in state supreme court races that could shape their states long after Election Day. Although these elections often receive little public attention, state supreme court justices make final decisions on many of the issues that affect people’s daily lives. State supreme courts interpret state constitutions and […]