January 23, 2026 DOJ urges Supreme Court to block California map, calls Newsom-backed plan a racial gerrymander Department of Justice asks Supreme Court to block California's congressional map, alleging the state improperly factored race into redistricting under Proposition 50.
January 22, 2026 House oversight probe puts Minnesota elections under scrutiny over noncitizen voting concerns House chairman demands answers from election officials in 10 states about voter roll maintenance and noncitizen voting safeguards amid ongoing concerns.
January 15, 2026 Federal judge scorches Dems for pandering to Latinos with California map in fiery dissent A federal judge blasted California’s mid-decade redistricting plan, saying race played a key role in drawing Democratic-friendly House districts.
January 14, 2026 Supreme Court says Illinois congressman can sue over state mail-in voting laws The Supreme Court ruling clears the way for congressional candidates to sue over state election laws — just one of several election cases the high court will take up this year.
January 13, 2026 Playing catchup to Republicans, Democrats launch 'largest-ever' partisan national voter registration campaign DNC chair admits Democrats have been "getting their butts kicked" on voter registration, announces millions in funding for largest ever registration drive.
January 12, 2026 Oregon election system faces scrutiny as state moves to address 800,000 inactive voters: ‘Astounding’ Oregon announces plan to begin removing 800,000 inactive voter registrations after years of delays and mounting legal pressure from lawsuits filed against the state.
January 12, 2026 Delegate-heavy New York moves to shake up voting primary schedule, chasing 'influence' Empire State Sen. James Skoufis is aiming for New York to hold its presidential primaries on Super Tuesday during the 2028 White House election cycle.
January 12, 2026 Texas sends voter rolls to DOJ to look for ineligible registrations Texas governor confirms state sent voter rolls to Justice Department for review of potential ineligible registrations, citing election integrity concerns.
January 7, 2026 Maryland dodges specifics in illegal immigrant voter-roll case as Congress vows to keep digging Maryland Election Board Administrator Jared DeMarinis defends voter registration system but won't confirm if Ian Andre Roberts received absentee ballots or remains registered to vote.
January 6, 2026 Texas Republicans in 2 counties drop push to hand-count ballots Texas Republicans in Dallas and Hays counties abandon hand-counting ballot plans for March primaries due to volunteer shortages and rising costs.