Washington Post – Politics:
Thursday’s vote was one of many in Southern states following the Supreme Court’s recent decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act.
Author: Patrick Marley
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Tennessee House approves congressional map to eliminate Democratic-held seat
Washington Post – Politics:
Republicans in the state could hold a 9-0 advantage in the U.S. House with their new map, after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act last week.
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After defying Trump, a Republican lawmaker hangs on by a thread
Washington Post – Politics:
Republicans in Indiana’s Senate tested voters’ tolerance for defying the president. Most lost in primaries amid a wave of threats, campaign cash and popular backlash.
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Florida lawmakers approve redistricting plan intended to give GOP four more seats
Washington Post – Politics:
State House lawmakers took the first step toward redistricting. The GOP-run Senate is expected to follow suit.
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DOJ demands Detroit-area 2024 ballots, escalating election scrutiny
Washington Post – Politics:
DOJ official Harmeet K. Dhillon wrote that she is seeking ballots to investigate election law compliance. Democratic state officials call the request baseless.
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This GOP candidate seized a half-million ballots and says he may do it again
Washington Post – Politics:
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is running for California governor as a Republican, tried to review ballots despite election officials reaffirming the results.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court race could give liberals control for years
Washington Post – Politics:
The state’s high court, which liberals will control either way, could take up cases on abortion, redistricting and election disputes in coming years.
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Court tosses sentence for former clerk in scheme tied to 2020 election
Washington Post – Politics:
The Colorado appeals court ordered a new sentence for Tina Peters, a former county elections official convicted for her efforts to boost Trump’s false claims.
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He took Pelosi’s lectern on Jan. 6. Now he’s running for office.
Washington Post – Politics:
Adam Johnson has rarely voted and embraces his role as clown prince of Jan. 6. Floridians will decide whether a man who tried to upend democracy can help lead one.