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Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm elections
The messaging effort comes as Republicans scramble to hold onto threadbare congressional majorities in the November midterms.
Donor disclosure law upheld
PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court largely upheld a voter-approved state law requiring groups that spend more than $50,000 on political ads within an election cycle to disclose the identity of donors who gave more than $5,000. In a 4-3 opinion, the state’s high court ruled that the challengers failed to show that the law is unconstitutional on its face, writing that disclosure “enables voters to evaluate messages, deters corruption and its appearance, and helps maintain public confidence in democratic processes.” However, an as-applied free speech challenge survives.
SCOTUS shatters party-candidate spending limits for GOP
The Trump administration had vowed not to enforce coordinated expenditure limits, but a relic of the vice president’s Senate tenure gave Republicans an opportunity to nix the regulation for good.
Namesake challenger to Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan allowed on primary ballot
Republicans have accused Dan J. Sullivan of only running against the incumbent Dan S. Sullivan to confuse voters.
Colorado won't see proposals for congressional map changes on upcoming ballots
In the wake of Donald Trump’s call to redraw congressional districts to favor Republicans last year, a Colorado group proposed several measures to change how the state draws its political map.
Burnham vows seismic shift of power away from London if elected UK leader
The Labour leadership frontrunner said Britain's highly centralized state has held back growth and promised to move power, investment and decisionmaking to local communities.
Supreme Court endorses post-Election Day mail-in ballot counting ahead of midterms
Under federal law, Republicans argued that all ballots must be counted on Election Day — not five days later.
SCOTUS to consider reviving citizenship checks for Arizona voters
Despite scant evidence of noncitizen voting, Republicans are pushing for citizenship checks on voters in federal elections.
Republicans sue Colorado over election policy allowing overseas voters
The RNC says the Colorado secretary of state dilutes their vote by allowing overseas voters who have never resided in the state to participate in state elections.
With Nebraska's voting records in DOJ hands, state Supreme Court declares a challenge moot
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen turned over voter data Feb. 12. A spokesman for the plaintiffs says the fight will move to the Legislature.
California fails to get Shasta County voter ID law invalidated
An appeals court declined to review the attorney general's suit against the county but didn't close the door on it.