Election Law Society Duquesne University

Happy Easter to all of those who celebrate! Don't forget to stop by our event this Wednesday @ Noon, Room 203!!!

https://whyy.org/articles/will-the-u-s-supreme-court-wade-into-the-battle-over-pa-s-congressional-map/

Will the U.S. Supreme Court wade into the battle over Pa.’s congressional map? At issue is a fundamental question: Who has the power to determine how elections are run?

Redistricting is heating up! Check out this article:

DeSantis digs in on redistricting fight against fellow Republicans Republicans in the Florida House and Senate have proposed a map that would largely preserve the political status quo, while DeSantis wants to boost prospects for congressional Republicans.

Its Election Day! Polls in Allegheny County are open until 8 P.M. For more information, see:

Elections | On Election Day | Allegheny County

Are you ready for the May 18th Municipal Primary?

Take a look at this article that evaluates where and how election laws could change for the upcoming midterms!

Where Voting Laws Are Most Likely to Change for the 2022 Election Nearly 1,800 bills have been filed to change election laws, but only about half have a fair chance of passing. Even fewer will become law.

Check out this article comparing the new provisions in the Georgia election law (SB 202) to the practices of other states:

Election laws: How Georgia compares to other states Here is a comparison of how Georgia election law compare with laws in other states, according information compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Hey election law enthusiasts! Keep this on your radar, SCOTUS plans to rule on this issue by the summer

Supreme Court to hear major test of voting rights law The Arizona case involves GOP efforts that Democrats charge would disenfranchise minority voters.

Check out this discussion with NYU Law Professor Samuel Issacharoff:

Jim Zirin-Is Democracy in Danger-Samuel Issacharoff Trump is out of office and off Twitter for a while. The mob that savaged the Capitol has gone home. Or have they? DHS has warned of potential violence agitat...

Hello all! State lawmakers are likely to champion election law reform going forward (which gives us great content to keep you updated on). Check out some of the things being discussed in Michigan:

Benson offers sweeping changes to Michigan election laws, including state holiday, gun ban Republicans and Democrats agree on several of the proposals, but banning the open carry of fi****ms and other ideas will likely face fierce opposition.

2020 might be over but the 2020 Presidential race is still dominating headlines! Check out this NYT piece about Vice President Pence’s role on January 6, where Congress will meet in joint session to count the electoral college votes.

Pence’s Choice: Side With the Constitution or His Boss The vice president will preside on Wednesday when Congress convenes to ratify Joe Biden’s victory. President Trump still seems to hold out hope that his loyal No. 2 could change the outcome.

Election law never rests... even on Christmas Eve 🎄 Here’s the latest on the ongoing election litigation. Happy Holidays to all from Election Law Society!

Here’s the Pa. election lawsuit over mail ballots that could overturn a race — but not the presidency The fight comes down to just a few dozen votes, but a court decision in a Western Pennsylvania state Senate race could have major impact on future elections.