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At least 18 early voting centers in rural Alaska have not opened as of Friday, state Sen. Bill Wielechowski says. The commonality? All the affected areas have at least a 60% Alaska Native population — with nearly a dozen having Alaska Native populations upwards of 90%: https://demdock.com/4yTW5Ze

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Trump has influenced not just what the Republican Party does but what they actually believe is acceptable. “We need to understand how far they have shifted their thinking,” Marc Elias says, “and we need to adjust our tactics accordingly.” New rules, new fights. Follow us to keep up.

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The Trump admin made its case for why California must stop counting the ballots of more than 20,000 people they allege are “likely” noncitizens. But the DOJ has struggled to explain to even a federal court the administration’s methodology for flagging the individuals: https://demdock.com/4i8JLit

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🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration asked Washington to set aside ballots from around 400 registered voters it claims may be noncitizens. The alarming request comes amid the DOJ's legal effort to compel California to do the same to 20k voters.

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🚨BREAKING: In a blow to the DOJ, the 9th Circuit rejected its request to bypass a lower court to bar California from counting around 20k ballots from people it alleges are "likely" noncitizens. The ruling comes the night before the parties are scheduled to have a hearing before a lower court.

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NEW: The DOJ charged James Comey for a third time, accusing the former FBI director of unlawfully transmitting national defense information to the press in 2016. The move marks an escalation in Trump's ongoing retaliation campaign to prosecute his political foes. https://demdock.com/4ihEUdE

democracydocket.comTrump DOJ charges James Comey for a third time as political retaliation claims mountComey has denied wrongdoing in the cases against him and said Monday, “I’m still innocent.”
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🚨BREAKING: In a blow to the DOJ, the 9th Circuit rejected its request to bypass a lower court to bar California from counting around 20k ballots from people it alleges are "likely" noncitizens. The ruling comes the night before the parties are scheduled to have a hearing before a lower court.

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🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration asked Washington to set aside ballots from around 400 registered voters it claims may be noncitizens. The alarming request comes amid the DOJ's legal effort to compel California to do the same to 20k voters.

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Washington's top election official Steve Hobbs rejected the DOJ's claims in an interview. Hobbs said that there have been only 15 documented instances of illegal voting in the state since 1982. Read the full story: demdock.com/3UdGVj7

democracydocket.comDOJ demands Washington set aside ballots from alleged noncitizens on state rollThe new demands mirror those Trump administration sent California before it sued the state to block tens of thousands of potential ballots.
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NEW: The DOJ argued a legal doctrine that courts should avoid last-minute changes to election rules isn't relevant to its bid to disenfranchise 20k Californians it alleges are noncitizens. Why? Because doing so weeks away from the midterms should be "simple." https://demdock.com/47MUk4P

democracydocket.com‘We don’t think it’s that complicated’: DOJ says it’s simple for California to block 20,000 voters“Your Honor, we don’t think it’s that complicated,” the DOJ's attorney told the court. “We’re asking for an administrative, simple remedy of just segregating the ballots that we have identified as hig...
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NEW: TX U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s new ad blasts Ken Paxton’s “crackdown on voters of color.” It features a Black woman prosecuted for voting when she mistakenly believed she was eligible. The charges came amid Paxton's push to stoke fears of illegal voting. https://demdock.com/4yGEy6s

democracydocket.comNew ad features woman wrongly convicted for illegal voting, slams Ken Paxton's 'crackdown on voters of color'A new ad in Texas’ U.S. Senate race highlights the state's dangerous prosecution of a Black woman for voting when she wrongly believed herself to be eligible.
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NEW: Trump is offering $1 million to anyone who reports cases of "voter fraud" in the midterms or past elections that lead to a conviction. It's his latest attempt to present rare cases of illegal voting as a widespread problem that threatens U.S. elections. https://demdock.com/4zaT6fH

democracydocket.comTrump offers $1 million bounty for ‘voter fraud’ ahead of Election DayPresident Donald Trump is offering $1 million to anyone who reports cases of “voter fraud” in past elections or the 2026 midterms if it leads to a conviction.
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WIN: Last week, the 7th Circuit denied a right-wing request for a full rehearing of its request for access to Wisconsin’s complete voter registration list, which includes private data. The move comes after a three-judge panel for the circuit and a lower court already ruled against the group.

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🧵 With voting underway, the Trump administration is trying to stop ballots from being counted, starting with lawsuits in California and Alaska. Despite their flimsy claims, the suits may lay the groundwork to challenge results or contest certification after Election Day. Here’s what to know 👇

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🧵 With voting underway, the Trump administration is trying to stop ballots from being counted, starting with lawsuits in California and Alaska. Despite their flimsy claims, the suits may lay the groundwork to challenge results or contest certification after Election Day. Here’s what to know 👇

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🏞️ The administration is asking a court to block certification of the results if Sen. Sullivan loses, but would have won if he received the votes cast for Daniel J. Sullivan. So far, the logic of the suit doesn’t fly with many experts.

democracydocket.com‘One of the worst ones I've ever seen’: Legal experts eviscerate DOJ's Alaska lawsuitA growing chorus of legal experts, democracy advocates and lawmakers say the Justice Department's latest lawsuit against Alaska is pure bunk.
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🧵 With voting underway, the Trump administration is trying to stop ballots from being counted, starting with lawsuits in California and Alaska. Despite their flimsy claims, the suits may lay the groundwork to challenge results or contest certification after Election Day. Here’s what to know 👇

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🌉 Throughout the hearing, the DOJ’s attorney struggled to explain the administration’s methodology for flagging the 20,000 individuals as “likely” noncitizens. After two hours, the hearing concluded, and the judges said they would issue a decision as soon as possible.

democracydocket.comAppeals court appears skeptical of DOJ’s emergency bid to block 20,000 ballots in CaliforniaA federal appeals court appeared skeptical of the Trump administration’s attempt to stop California from counting ballots from more than 20,000 people the federal government alleges are “likely”…
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🧵 With voting underway, the Trump administration is trying to stop ballots from being counted, starting with lawsuits in California and Alaska. Despite their flimsy claims, the suits may lay the groundwork to challenge results or contest certification after Election Day. Here’s what to know 👇

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🌉 In a rare Sunday hearing, a federal appeals court heard the DOJ’s emergency appeal seeking a court order requiring California election officials to segregate mail ballots received from those on the federal government’s alleged “likely” noncitizens list.

democracydocket.comDOJ makes final pitch to block 20,000 California ballots ahead of crucial court hearingThe DOJ urged a federal appeals court to reject California’s motion to dismiss the federal government’s dangerous lawsuit to stop state officials from counting ballots from tens of thousands of…
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🧵 With voting underway, the Trump administration is trying to stop ballots from being counted, starting with lawsuits in California and Alaska. Despite their flimsy claims, the suits may lay the groundwork to challenge results or contest certification after Election Day. Here’s what to know 👇

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🌉 CALIFORNIA: The Trump admin sent letters to all 58 California counties Friday, demanding that election officials segregate ballots from alleged noncitizens. The administration threatened election officials with potential criminal charges if they fail to comply, the New York Times reported.

democracydocket.comReport: DOJ demands more California counties segregate ballots, threatening to prosecute election officialsThe Trump administration sent letters to at least 18 California counties Friday, demanding that they segregate ballots from alleged noncitizens, the AP reported.
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LOSS: A Wisconsin court upheld state guidance barring voters from replacing absentee ballots after circumstances in an election change — such as voting for a new, active candidate after their first choice withdraws. As a result, a voter cannot replace a ballot once it’s been returned to the clerk.

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📬 REMINDER TO MAIL VOTERS 📬 We are 8 days away from the midterms — a critical election that could determine House control and key positions in your community. To those voting by mail, TOMORROW is the last day USPS recommends mailing your ballot. Be sure to do so to ensure your vote counts.

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NEW: Maricopa County will restore 25 voters’ registrations after they were falsely flagged as noncitizens, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) announced. Mayes sued Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap (R) Thursday, demanding that he add the voters back to the registration rolls.

democracydocket.comMaricopa County will restore citizens’ voting registrations, Arizona AG says“It should not have taken litigation to make Justin Heap follow the law — that is his duty and the duty of all election officials.”
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🚨 BREAKING: Democrats asked a federal court to throw out the DOJ's unprecedented lawsuit that seeks to preemptively block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if the Republican incumbent loses.

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🚨 BREAKING: Democrats asked a federal court to throw out the DOJ's unprecedented lawsuit that seeks to preemptively block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if the Republican incumbent loses.

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A small number of people voting illegally is not changing an election outcome, Marc Elias says. “What it can do is serve as an excuse to disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters, and that can affect the outcomes of the elections.” Don’t let this happen quietly. Follow us to join our fight.

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A judge recently said she was “furious” and “beyond disappointed” as she grilled Trump’s DOJ over whether they lied about plans to overhaul a historic golf course in D.C. It could signal that the “presumption of regularity” days are coming to an end: https://demdock.com/47VYRlH

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📊 A new poll reveals voters overwhelmingly reject Trump’s election-meddling tactics. Voters were given potential scenarios outlining how federal or state officials might respond to the 2026 election process. Overwhelming majorities disapproved of every tactic: https://demdock.com/4yIGP19

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The Trump administration has been unable to achieve the election interference it desires through: 🗺️ Gerrymandering 📮 Weaponizing USPS 📊 Obtaining sensitive state data Now, it's going after election officials. Voters win when people pay attention. Follow us to keep the spotlight on.