In a surprising turn of events, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon won't have to pay a huge $9. 8 million fine. This fine was for breaking campaign finance rules during the 2024 election. The State Board of Elections couldn't agree on the fine, so it didn't go through. The fine came after reports showed Harmon's campaign took in way more money than allowed. The ru...
A deal to end the record-long government shutdown has been struck, but it's not all smooth sailing for Democrats. Eight Senate Democrats joined forces with Republicans to push forward a plan to reopen the government. This agreement still needs final approval from the Senate, a nod from the House, and President Trump's signature to become law. The deal includes fundi...
A recent court decision has thrown a wrench into a presidential attempt to change how elections are run in the U. S. A federal judge in Massachusetts put a stop to an executive order that aimed to shake up voting procedures nationwide. The order, issued in March, wanted states to demand proof of citizenship from new voters, only count mailed ballots that arrived by E...
The legal fight over Rochester's Fourth Ward election is far from over. A court date has been scheduled for November 24, 2024 to determine the outcome of a lawsuit challenging the residency of the ward's current council member. The dispute centers around Andy Friederichs, who won the election last November. His victory was not without controversy. Kelly Rae Kirkpatr...
In North Carolina, a quiet change happened at the end of the last legislative session. Republicans snuck in a new rule. This rule gave the state auditor the job of picking the state elections board. Before this, governors had been in charge of this task since 1901. Critics saw this move as a clear attempt to seize control. The newly elected auditor was a Republican, ...
A heated debate is brewing in the political arena. The House has approved a bill that would make it mandatory for voters to show proof of citizenship when signing up to vote in federal elections. This move is an attempt to solidify one of the previous administration's executive orders. The bill, backed by Rep. Chip Roy, would alter the National Voter Registration Act...
A prominent Illinois senator is at the center of a campaign finance controversy. The Illinois State Board of Elections has accused the senator of accepting nearly $4. 1 million more in donations than allowed by state law. The senator, however, disagrees with this assessment and believes the issue will be resolved. The controversy revolves around a loophole in campai...
In Virginia, officials have taken their request to clean up voter lists right to the top court in the land—the US Supreme Court. They're asking for permission to remove voters believed to be non-citizens. This issue has sparked political interest, with former President Trump and other Republicans claiming that illegal voting is common. The Supreme Court is currently ...
The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently cautioned Elon Musk's political action committee, America PAC, about its plan to give away $1 million daily to people who sign a petition in support of the First and Second Amendments. The DOJ's Public Integrity Section, which handles election-related cases, sent a letter warning that this initiative might violate fe...
As the 2024 U. S. presidential election approaches, political parties and activist groups are locked in a flurry of lawsuits across seven crucial states. The focus? Voting laws and procedures that could potentially alter the outcome. Both Republicans and Democrats have filed nearly 100 suits, with Republicans targeting voter fraud and Democrats aiming to expand acces...