The Texas Redistricting Battle, Explained

They say everything is bigger in Texas. Apparently that includes battles over redistricting.

Aug 7 • 

Jack Bizzell

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May 2025

The Race is (Finally) Over: Griffin Conceded.

Judge Jefferson Griffin conceded his North Carolina Supreme Court election to incumbent justice Allison Riggs, ending a six-month election protest…

May 12 • 

Jack Bizzell

April 2025

Griffin v. State Board of Elections: Griffin’s Election Protest Was (Mostly) Successful. Where Do We Go From Here?

Judge Jefferson Griffin won initial victories in state court regarding his election challenges. What did the courts say, and where will his case end up?

Apr 15 • 

Jack Bizzell

March 2025

Griffin v. State Board of Elections: Griffin’s Challenge Isn’t Just Antidemocratic. It’s Against North Carolina Law.

Judge Jefferson Griffin’s attorneys say his arguments are strong. I disagree.

Mar 26 • 

Jack Bizzell

Griffin v. State Board of Elections: The Case for (Not?) Invalidating 65,000 Votes

Judge Jefferson Griffin is challenging the votes of more than 65,000 people who cast ballots in his North Carolina Supreme Court race. Who is he…

Mar 24 • 

Jack Bizzell

Want a Stronger Democracy? Look Abroad

Most people think of 2025 as an off year for elections. But is there really such a thing? What can we learn in our “off years”?

Mar 4

February 2025

Washington Monthly: “I’m a Law School Professor. Here’s What Keeps Me Up at Night”

Doomscrolling scenarios like a Trump third term won’t happen. But what if this administration defies court orders?

Feb 27 • 

Josh Douglas

December 2024

Washington Monthly: “Trump Has Little Power To Make Drastic Voting Changes”

An excerpt from my piece in the Washington Monthly earlier this week:

Dec 20, 2024 • 

Josh Douglas

November 2024

Is the Election Actually Over?

There’s still quite a bit to do.

Nov 19, 2024 • 

Josh Douglas

Happy Election Day!

Here’s a few things for you to look at while you’re in line at the polls.

Nov 5, 2024 • 

Josh Douglas

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Tracking the Vote

You’ve submitted your absentee ballot. Now what? Find out how most states let you see how your ballot gets from point A to point B.

Nov 4, 2024 • 

Josh Douglas

October 2024

Washington Monthly: “On Voting Rights, Trump and Harris Couldn’t Be Farther Apart”

Some small excerpts from my piece that’s in the Washington Monthly today. Go read the full thing!

Oct 30, 2024 • 

Josh Douglas