This November, North Carolina voters will decide whether to retain incumbent State Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls or elect Republican challenger Sarah Stevens to an eight-year term on the state’s highest court, in a race that could shape the court’s direction on constitutional rights, judicial ethics, and the balance of power between the judiciary and […]
Record Number of Women Running for State Legislatures
A record number of women have been nominated for state legislative office in 2026. According to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), 3,794 women are nominees for state legislative races this year, surpassing the previous record of 3,621 set in 2022. Democratic women also set a new record, with 2,571 nominees in 2026, […]
Native Women Running for Congress in the 2026 Midterms
In the upcoming midterms, 10 indigenous candidates advanced to the general election for federal office, half are women. Their campaigns come as Indigenous representation in Congress remains limited. Indigenous representation in Congress has grown over time, but Indigenous people remain underrepresented relative to their share of the US population. There are currently five members in […]
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 […]
James Talarico Redefining Masculinity on the Campaign Trail
The Texas election is highlighting an intriguing story about modern day gender roles and expectations for masculinity. Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has showcased this phenomena by attacking Democratic candidate James Talarico not for his policies, but for his “fragile manhood.” In Paxton’s view, traditional masculinity over all else is what qualifies a leader, and […]
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Redistricting Referendum for April 21 Special Election
Virginia lawmakers are advancing an effort to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the next census cycle. Now, the future of those maps lies in the hands of voters. Virginians will weigh in on the proposed constitutional amendment during a special election on April 21. If approved, the amendment would allow the General Assembly […]