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North Carolina Voter ID Law Back in Court

“North Carolina voters could be forgiven for forgetting about North Carolina’s Voter ID requirements, as they did not have to deal with them last fall due to injunctions issued by a federal judge and by the North Carolina Court of Appeals in separate cases. The State’s current Voter ID Law, Senate Bill 823, was passed in late 2018, over the veto of Governor Cooper, and is currently being challenged as unconstitutional for intentionally discriminating on the bases of race in the case of Holmes v. Moore, a tough thing to prove given the legislative history of the bill.”

LocalDavid WoodliefApril 28, 2021Editor's Pick, North Carolina, Election, Voter ID, ElectionsComment

Do All Republican Roads Lead to Donald Trump?

“Much speculation about the future of the Republican Party and its prospects in the 2024 presidential election has already entered the realm of political discussion. However, former President Donald Trump’s continued displays of dominance in GOP internal politics further widens the divide between staunch Trump allies and other Republicans who seek to move past the era of Donald Trump. In light of the recent closed-door donor retreat held at Mar-a-Lago to gear up for the 2022 midterm elections last weekend and the party’s inability to move on from the former president, the question remains: do all Republican roads lead to Donald Trump?”

NationalAdam TatumApril 26, 2021Editor's Pick, Trumpism, trump, GOP, ElectionComment

Ugandan Presidential Candidate Bobi Wine Alleges Fraud in National Elections

“Prior to opening the polls there were multiple acts of violence leaving 40 individuals dead and others wounded. The government took multiple measures to limit the media’s presence and opposition candidates were harassed by authorities. Museveni won the election with 58% of the vote while Wine had 34% of the votes according to the results.”

GlobalAllison HolbrooksJanuary 30, 2021Uganda, Africa, Election, MuseveniComment

Surprise COVID-19 Cluster in Auckland Moves New Zealand Prime Minister to Postpone Upcoming Election

“Prime Minister Ardern made the decision to postpone elections independently, but has reported she communicated with other party leaders, factoring in a concern for her own voters and the voters of her competitors as well. Her opposition, including the National Party and the Green Party, were in support of the delay, saying the delay would give all parties adequate time for electioneering and provide people with time to safely interact with the election.”

GlobalAllison HolbrooksAugust 30, 2020New Zealand, Jacinda Arden, ElectionComment