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Published: March 9, 2026 04:00

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Published: March 9, 2026 00:13

Texas’ Republican primary might come to an end after Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he’d consider dropping out of the Senate race if Congress passes the SAVE America Act. The move effectively turns his bid into a bargaining chip to implement a…

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Published: March 8, 2026 22:01

As the DOJ belatedly attempts to speed up its drive for state voter registration rolls, lawyers for Michigan are asking the court to pump the brakes. The friction underscores the DOJ's seeming realization that it must move quickly because voter roll…

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Published: March 8, 2026 17:09

A conservative lawyer helping coordinate a Trump takeover of federal elections is pushing for the president to sign an emergency executive order that would grant him such powers. And he’s weaponizing a bizarre 2020 conspiracy theory involving Michigan…

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Published: March 8, 2026 16:59

NEW: Trump says he will not sign any other bills until Republicans pass the SAVE America Act — escalating his push to force the voter suppression measure through the Senate. He also repeated demands to include a mail voting ban and anti-trans provisions.…

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Published: March 8, 2026 15:15

NEW: Trump is pushing harder than ever to pass the SAVE America Act, even adding anti-trans provisions and mail voting restrictions to pressure Republicans. Meanwhile in Texas, the GOP may be testing new voter suppression tactics ahead of November. 👇…

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Published: March 8, 2026 13:09

Donald Trump is hungry for power. The next thing on the menu? The 2026 midterms. Top voting rights lawyer Marc Elias breaks down the dramatic escalation in the DOJ’s unprecedented push to collect voter data from all 50 states, and how these efforts…

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Published: March 7, 2026 23:07

📽️NEW: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper just won his Senate primary — and he may be Democrats' best shot at flipping the U.S. Senate. In this video, he breaks down his gubernatorial record, explains why the progress made is now at risk and takes on his…

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Published: March 7, 2026 20:08

NEW: Today marks 61 years since Bloody Sunday. On this day, protestors in Alabama were brutally attacked by police. They marched anyway to secure something sacred: their voting rights. But as we mark their sacrifice, SCOTUS threatens to squander it,…

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Published: March 7, 2026 16:00

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Published: March 7, 2026 14:04

NEW: Idaho became the latest state this week to push back against the DOJ’s attempt to access states’ unredacted voter data. But the Gem State isn’t alone — the tide is beginning to turn, with the effort even sparking opposition from some Trump…

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Published: March 7, 2026 02:00

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary at the end of the month. Mullin has vigorously supported the SAVE America Act, spread misinformation about the 2020 election results and defended the ICE agent who fatally shot a…

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Published: March 7, 2026 00:02

📽️NEW: One year ago, Trump launched his war on law firms. Now, the DOJ dismissed its own appeal against the firms that fought back — only to reinstate it the very next morning. Marc Elias explains why this has never happened before and what it reveals…

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Published: March 6, 2026 23:00

NEW: Over 150k Texans this week faced deliberate voting barriers driven by Republicans’ decision to switch to precinct-only polling places. Why did Tuesday’s primaries descend into chaos and punish so many voters? As one GOP official behind the effort put…

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Published: March 6, 2026 22:06

NEW: Chris Gober — a Republican attorney who played a key role in the GOP’s effort to redraw Texas’ congressional map mid-decade — is now the party’s nominee to represent one of the very districts he helped redraw. This November, he will face Democrat…

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Published: March 6, 2026 21:13

NEW: The DOJ confirmed during a hearing that while the unredacted voter data it’s seeking from states wasn’t currently being used, it couldn’t rule out whether it’d be exploited for immigration enforcement purposes. ✍️ @nataliehausmann.bsky.social…

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Published: March 6, 2026 20:19

UPDATE: In a reversal, the Florida bar said it “erroneously” claimed earlier it was investigating Lindsey Halligan, a loyalist Trump selected to bring criminal charges against his political opponents. The state bar clarified it was only monitoring legal…

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Published: March 6, 2026 20:00

A GOP-led House committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to explain her role in the DOJ’s incomplete release of the Epstein Files. “The American people want answers on the Epstein files, and so do we,” Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), who…

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Published: March 6, 2026 19:57

NEW: Michigan pushed the breaks on the DOJ’s effort to acquire its unredacted voter data, asking the 6th Circuit to deny a quicker review of the case. The dispute underscores the DOJ's seeming realization that it must act swiftly before it's legally…

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Published: March 6, 2026 19:41

NEW: The White House confirmed that Trump is pushing congressional lawmakers to make additions to the SAVE America Act specifically targeting transgender people — a move that appears to be weaponizing culture-war issues to pressure Republicans to back the…

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Published: March 6, 2026 17:44

NEW: Florida’s bar association is investigating Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan, who unsuccessfully brought criminal charges against the president's political opponents last year. The probe could eventually lead to Halligan’s disbarment.…

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Published: March 6, 2026 17:00

Amidst international conflict, Trump has intensified his domestic war on elections as he continues pressuring Congress for the passage of the SAVE America Act. The same bill could endanger the ability of millions of eligible Americans to vote right before…

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Published: March 6, 2026 14:04

🚨ATTENTION VIRGINIANS 🚨 TODAY is the first day of early voting for the state’s redistricting referendum (the last day to cast your ballot is April 21). Don't know your polling place or have questions? Call Virginia’s Election Protection Hotline at…

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Published: March 6, 2026 02:00

Texans scrambled to find their polling places after Republicans strategically refused to hold a joint primary that would've let both parties hold their primaries at the same locations. “This is the GOP voter suppression that Dems must come together to…

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Published: March 6, 2026 00:00

🚨ATTENTION VIRGINIA VOTERS Earlier this week, a court ruled that Democratic lawmakers’ special election, which would allow voters to decide on mid-decade redistricting to counter GOP gerrymandering, can proceed. Know a Virginia resident? Let them know…

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Published: March 5, 2026 21:06

NEW: An attorney pushing for the executive order that would grant Trump control of federal elections revealed his effort was based on a 2020 conspiracy theory on voting machines: "Let me tell you that these machines are capable of changing the vote,” he…

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Published: March 5, 2026 20:00

Colorado's governor signaled he may grant clemency to election denier Tina Peters, who’s serving a nine-year state prison sentence for her role in the 2020 election. The move comes after the state’s top election chief said she should not be pardoned and…

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Published: March 5, 2026 19:38

NEW: Trump announced he would replace DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin on March 31. The demotion comes after both Democratic and Republican senators showed deep frustration with her department’s leadership during a combative…

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Published: March 5, 2026 19:12

NEW: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would consider dropping his bid for U.S. Senate if Republicans agree to lift the filibuster and pass the SAVE America Act. In his offering, he called the suppressive measure “the most important bill the U.S.…

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Published: March 5, 2026 19:03

🚨 BREAKING: Kristi Noem will be replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as DHS Secretary beginning March 31. Noem will be the “Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.” Full story to come.

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Published: March 5, 2026 18:41

NEW: Trump unleashed a social media rampage pressuring Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act — a suppressive bill that would disenfranchise thousands if passed. But he appeared to have misrepresented what the proposal actually entails, falsely…

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Published: March 5, 2026 17:58

NEW: Tomorrow, Virginians will begin voting on a redistricting measure that would allow the state to redraw its congressional map to counter GOP gerrymanders. @nataliehausmann.bsky.social explains the legal battles that led to this point and what voters…

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Published: March 5, 2026 17:00

A new state law making it harder for transgender Kansans to vote is “dangerous and cruel voter suppression,” @equality.house.gov said. And now, activists are concerned other states will follow suit, potentially locking them out of the electoral process…

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Published: March 5, 2026 15:53

NEW: Former President Obama is fully behind Virginia Democrats’ redistricting plan to counter GOP gerrymanders — and he’s urging voters to vote yes: “This amendment gives you the power to level the playing field in the midterms this fall. And voters will…

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Published: March 5, 2026 14:02

🎂Today, Democracy Docket turns six 🥳 We launched in 2020 to fill a gap in the media — to provide fearlessly independent coverage of the legal fights shaping our democracy. Thanks to every last one of you, that mission continues. Here’s to six years (and…

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Published: March 5, 2026 02:00

Although DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that her agency currently had “no plans” to deploy ICE officers to the polls this November, she did not entirely rule it out. In fact, Noem suggested it could be a viable option if Democrats somehow “plan on”…

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Published: March 5, 2026 00:00

📽️NEW: The 2026 midterms are the greatest threat to Trump's power. Marc Elias exposes Trump's plot to protect his majority: false claims of foreign election interference, a DOJ voter data push and an executive order that would let Trump dictate voting…

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Published: March 4, 2026 22:26

🚨BREAKING: For the second time, the Virginia Supreme Court has cleared the way for a special election to start Friday March 6. Voters will now decide whether the state can redraw its congressional map — a move supporters say could help counter GOP…

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Published: March 4, 2026 21:56

🚨 BREAKING: A GOP-controlled House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about her role in the DOJ’s release of the Epstein Files. The committee voted 24-19, with five Republicans joining Democrats voting in favor.…

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Published: March 4, 2026 19:52

NEW: Republicans’ suppressive tactics were on full display in Texas’ primaries as chaos ensued following major GOP-led election changes. And voters bore the brunt of it — hundreds were turned away from the polls as a result of the party’s decision to…

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Published: March 4, 2026 18:07

NEW: Idaho rejected the DOJ’s request for sensitive voter information, saying its recent court losses in similar cases undermine its justification for the demand. The refusal places the Gem State alongside a growing number of red states pushing back…

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Published: March 4, 2026 17:33

NEW: In an effort to evade bar ethics investigations, the DOJ proposed a new rule seeking to suspend state ethics proceedings against its attorneys if it conducts its own review first. One expert called the department's proposal an attempt “to avoid…

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Published: March 4, 2026 17:11

NEW: Colorado’s governor signaled he may grant clemency to Tina Peters, a prominent election denier currently serving a nine-year state prison sentence for her role in a 2021 voting system breach. Peters has become a focal point among Trump and far-right…

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Published: March 4, 2026 17:00

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Published: March 4, 2026 14:54

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Published: March 4, 2026 14:04

A lawyer for a key federal agency was scheduled to brief an anti-voting group founded by prominent anti-voting lawyer Cleta Mitchell last fall while it was pressuring the agency to require proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration form.…

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Published: March 4, 2026 02:00

Trump suggested his Iran military strike may have been driven in part by claims that the country interfered in the 2020 and 2024 elections. Now, experts warn a dangerous plan is coming into view: he's using a war to claim a national emergency that enables…

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Published: March 4, 2026 00:00

NEW: Hundreds of Democratic voters in Texas scrambled to find their correct polling places on Election Day after local Republican parties rejected a joint primary. Democratic officials are exploring court options to extend voting hours.…

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Published: March 3, 2026 20:00

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Published: March 3, 2026 19:51

NEW: A lawyer for the Election Assistance Commission — a key federal panel that helps states administer fair elections — was scheduled to brief a top anti-voting group last fall while it was pressuring the agency to require proof of citizenship on the…

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Published: March 3, 2026 19:19

NEW: Kansans are fighting to block a new state law that invalidates any driver’s licenses or birth certificates that don’t reflect a resident’s gender assigned at birth — a measure that deprives transgender individuals of required voter ID months before…

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Published: March 3, 2026 18:57

NEW: A day after dropping its efforts to defend Trump’s sanction on major law firms, the DOJ backtracked and asked a court to let it continue fighting for the retaliatory orders. If granted, the department will continue to argue the president has sweeping…

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Published: March 3, 2026 17:38

NEW: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem told lawmakers there are currently “no plans” to send ICE agents to voting locations in November but refused to explicitly rule out the tactic. Her confirmation directly contradicts what other Trump officials told state…

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Published: March 3, 2026 17:00

North Carolina students are mobilizing after Republicans moved to limit their ballot access. The removal of early voting sites on several campuses, including the nation’s largest HBCU, has sparked organizing efforts as young voters rally to protect their…

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Published: March 3, 2026 16:51

BREAKING: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem told Congress that “there are no plans to have ICE officers at our polling locations,” but refused to rule out the possibility when pressed by Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE). Full story to come.

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Published: March 3, 2026 16:48

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Published: March 3, 2026 16:43

NEW: As Iranian strikes brought the U.S. troop death toll to six, Trump took to social media to address the escalating war in the Middle East and to push for the passage of a sweeping voter suppression bill in the Senate: "I am asking all Republicans to…

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Published: March 3, 2026 16:34

NEW: Trump posted on social media that "Deranged Jack Smith should be brought to Justice, NOW!!!," renewing his public calls on the DOJ to go after the former special counsel who led two criminal investigations against him. https://bit.ly/4b38DTY

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Published: March 3, 2026 14:03

At 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Trump posted a video on his social media platform announcing that he had ordered the bombing of Iran. Two hours later, he claimed it tried to interfere in past elections — a move that sets the stage for him to rewrite election…

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Published: March 3, 2026 02:00

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Published: March 3, 2026 00:11

Republican lawmakers are revisiting a fringe legal theory that would hand state legislatures immense power over federal elections — an alarming move that proves their loyalty falls with Trump above the very people who put them in office.…

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Published: March 2, 2026 23:40

BREAKING: In a setback for voting rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has halted New York’s order to redraw its 11th Congressional District — a district a state court found diluted minority voting power. The current map will remain as appeals continue.…

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Published: March 2, 2026 22:51

NEW: Sen. Alex Padilla warned that Trump is considering “a new illegal, unconstitutional Executive Order” that “may include banning mail-in voting, eliminating major voting registration methods” and more. He said Senate Democrats are ready to block it.…

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Published: March 2, 2026 20:50

NEW: In a major win for the rule of law, the DOJ is set to drop its efforts to appeal lower court rulings against Trump’s orders sanctioning law firms Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, Perkins Coie and Susman Godfrey.…

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Published: March 2, 2026 20:00

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Published: March 2, 2026 19:14

NEW: The RNC sued the Bergen County, New Jersey election board over access to records identifying which poll workers were assigned to early voting sites in the county during the 2025 general election. The lawsuit comes as threats and harassment against…

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Published: March 2, 2026 19:03

NEW: SCOTUS rejected to hear two lawsuits brought by PILF, a prominent anti-voting advocacy group. One of the cases attempted to reinterpret aspects of a federal law designed to expand voting access into a mandate for aggressive voter purges.…

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Published: March 2, 2026 17:48

BREAKING: In a win for Virginia voters, a court rules that Democratic lawmakers’ special election, which would allow voters to decide on mid-decade redistricting to counter GOP gerrymandering, can proceed. Virginians can begin voting on the measure this…

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Published: March 2, 2026 17:31

NEW: The DOJ asked the 6th Circuit to review a lower court order blocking the DOJ’s effort to gain access to Michigan’s unredacted voter registration lists. The department asked the appellate court to weigh in well ahead of the midterms, potentially…

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Published: March 2, 2026 17:10

The Trump administration is reposting misleading videos on voter fraud from right-wing influencers — a move experts warn elicits grave danger: “At the end of the day…if we respond, we continue to get into these fights about false narratives,” one Fulton…

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Published: March 2, 2026 17:00

The Trump administration is reposting misleading videos on voter fraud from right-wing influencers — a move experts warn elicits grave danger: “At the end of the day…if we respond, we continue to get into these fights about false narratives,” one Fulton…

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Published: March 2, 2026 14:00

Congressional Democrats pledge that an anti-voting executive order that would reportedly allow Trump to control federal elections will not hold up in court: “States regulate elections unless Congress passes law...courts will slap Trump down just like they…

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Published: March 2, 2026 01:30

In the wake of Trump’s calls on the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act during his State of the Union address, conservative activists and the bill’s backers are doubling down on their pressure campaign on Democratic Majority Leader John Thune. But he…

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Published: March 1, 2026 23:00

CBS News and CNN will soon fall under the control of a Trump ally — and it's just the latest domino to fall in the legacy media's capitulation to the administration. Our ask: cancel your subscriptions to Paramount and Warner Brothers and sign up for…

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Published: March 1, 2026 18:00

The DOJ sued five more states for access to their full voter rolls, escalating a campaign that has already been rejected by the courts. The new lawsuits target Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia and New Jersey — four of which are GOP-led states that…

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Published: March 1, 2026 15:00

When other presidents would be in the situation room, Trump in Mar a Lago took to social media to link the Iranian bombardment with the Big Lie. Trump posted an article asserting that “Iran tried to interfere in 2020, 2024 elections to stop Trump, and now…

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Published: March 1, 2026 14:00

NEW: New York resident Marc Safman voted in every election for 38 years — until 2025. Like roughly a quarter of Americans with disabilities, he faced barriers that kept him from casting a ballot. Now, the GOP’s SAVE America Act could further complicate…

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Published: March 1, 2026 13:30

It was a busy week here at DD as Trump and his allies kicked into high gear their illegal campaign to prevent fair elections in 2026. Catch up on Florida's latest anti-voting bill, how states are readying for Trump's midterm chicanery, and more with a…

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Published: March 1, 2026 12:45

As U.S. and Israeli bombs started to fall, Trump took to social media to link the unauthorized military actions with the Big Lie. Trump posted an article asserting that “Iran tried to interfere in 2020, 2024 elections to stop Trump, and now faces renewed…

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Published: February 28, 2026 23:09

📽️NEW: Marc Elias breaks down the Washington Post report detailing how Trump is crafting a justification based on the debunked lie of "Chinese interference" in 2020. This isn't just rhetoric — it's a roadmap to federalize elections and rewrite voting…

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Published: February 28, 2026 21:09

EXCLUSIVE: A draft executive order that would allow Trump to take unprecedented control over federal elections is reportedly being circulated with the White House. Democracy Docket obtained a copy. Read the full, 17-page order below👇…

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Published: February 28, 2026 16:08

There’s a high chance that Trump will try to meddle in the midterms — and Democratic election officials nationwide are already preparing for all the possibilities. Matt Cohen spoke with six of them on their plans, predictions and biggest concerns ahead of…

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Published: February 28, 2026 15:50

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Published: February 28, 2026 14:08

NEW: The SAVE America and MEGA Acts could steer voter registration drives into a ditch by preventing civic organizations from collecting and submitting registration forms. And who would get hit the hardest? Black and Latino Americans who rely on these…

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Published: February 28, 2026 02:00

Former DOJ officials accused the FBI of intentionally misleading a federal judge to secure the warrant that initiated its unprecedented Fulton County raid. Despite criticism against the FBI agent, the judge overseeing the case postponed an upcoming…

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Published: February 28, 2026 01:11

NEW: Georgia removed nearly 471,000 voters from its rolls last summer — roughly 6% of all the state’s registered voters. Now voting rights groups are suing, arguing the state is illegally hiding records about how the purge was carried out.…

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Published: February 28, 2026 00:32

NEW: Voting rights groups are suing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) for cancelling nearly 471,000 voter registrations — about 6% of voters — and allegedly failing to fully share records explaining how the purge was carried out.…

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Published: February 28, 2026 00:00

📽️NEW: During the State of the Union, Trump pitched the SAVE America Act as a bill aimed at securing elections. He lied. Marc Elias calls the measure out as what it is: a dark reality that fundamentally transforms voting from a right to a privilege…

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Published: February 27, 2026 20:54

LOSS: The Florida Supreme Court blocked voters’ attempt to invalidate Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts. Redistricting is set to begin in April with the state potentially gaining four red seats.…

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Published: February 27, 2026 20:38

NEW: Democrats are seeking access to any records that could identify which one of 15 anti-voting groups signed a “voter data agreement” with DOGE to share private voter data.  The demands are part of a wider congressional probe into the faux-agency’s…

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Published: February 27, 2026 20:00

2020 was not only a pivotal year for American democracy — it also spurred the creation of your favorite independent news platform: Democracy Docket. Six years later, the fight for fair and free elections has only become more critical. Join the fight.…

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Published: February 27, 2026 19:45

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Democracy Docket has obtained a draft of the executive order being circulated with the White House that would allow Trump to take unprecedented control over voting. Legal experts called the order blatantly unconstitutional. Read the full,…

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Published: February 27, 2026 19:25

NEW: Not long ago, independent media felt like a luxury. Specialized news outlets were purely optional. Now — as legacy media continues to bend the knee — they’re necessary. And Democracy Docket is dedicated to forging an unapologetically pro-democracy…

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Published: February 27, 2026 18:26

NEW: Top Democrats slammed a draft anti-voting executive order reportedly circulating in the White House as an unlawful attempt to hold onto power. The proposal would allow Trump to unilaterally ban mail-in ballots and voting machines — a move lawmakers…

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Published: February 27, 2026 17:00

Trump’s federal overreach isn’t about blue states versus red states. It’s about whether governors and state officials, elected by their own people, can exercise independent authority without fear of federal retaliation. If they can’t, federalism as we…

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Published: February 27, 2026 16:35

🚨BREAKING: First, the far-right went after CBS; now, it’ll own CNN. One by one, legacy media is bowing down to Trump. But Democracy Docket? We’ll never bow, bend or break. Support a fiercely independent, pro-democracy newsroom putting the people ahead…

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Published: February 27, 2026 14:04

A draft emergency order is being circulated by anti-voting activists that outlines a plan to empower Trump to unilaterally ban mail-in ballots and voting machines in future elections. But experts say Trump doesn’t have that authority.…

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Published: February 27, 2026 02:00

Democratic election chiefs are running through all the possibilities of Trump interfering in the midterms: “There’s a list of 10 or 20 scenarios that probably keep us up at night," Vermont’s secretary of state said. And they're preparing for every last…

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Published: February 27, 2026 00:00

“Is the DOJ going to allege crazy shit?” one law professor asked. “Absolutely, yes.” Trump will likely use the department to bring a flood of litigation aimed at challenging Democratic wins ahead of the midterms. But experts say its many missteps could…

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Published: February 26, 2026 23:11

NEW: The Florida-based lawyer leading the charge in Trump’s effort to issue an executive order that would enable a federal takeover of the upcoming elections shared his reasoning. And one legal expert immediately tore it to shreds. Jim Saksa breaks it…