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Signature Matching and Absentee Ballots: Safeguards to Ensure That Every Vote Counts

September 16, 2020
Issues
Voting Rights

States should provide more ways and time for voters to cure any issues with signatures on their ballots. 

Katherine Gehl Calls for More Choice for Voters at CLC Book Event

September 16, 2020
Issues
Redistricting

In a CLC book event, Katherine Gehl explained why we need more competition to have a stronger democracy. 

Q&A on Electoral College Process

Document
Date

This backgrounder can be used by members of the media and the public to guide their understanding of the electoral process of electing a President.

Don’t Turn Back Now: Pass Virginia’s Bipartisan Gerrymandering Solution

February 21, 2020
Case
Movement to Establish Citizen-Led Redistricting Commissions in the States
Issues
Redistricting

If the amendment fails to pass in Virginia, politicians will retain control of the redistricting process for the foreseeable future.

FEC Complaint Against Louis DeJoy and XPO Logistics

Document
Date

On September 17, 2020 Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) against U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for allegedly creating a straw donor scheme where he reimbursed his employees at New Breed Logistics and XPO Logistics, using his own funds and/or corporate funds, after they donated to political campaigns.

CLC Files Complaint Against the FEC Over Delay on Senator Ernst Dark Money Group

June 30, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance

Iowans should expect transparency so that they can know which wealthy special interests elected officials are serving.  

Court Deals Blow to Arkansas Voters Seeking Fair Maps

September 16, 2020
Case
Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)
Issues
Redistricting

A court has barred an initiative regarding the creation of an independent redistricting commission from appearing on Arkansas voters' ballots. 

Miller v. Thurston: United States District Court Western District of Arkansas Fayetteville Division – Order Denying Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction.

Document
Date
Case
Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)

Pennsylvania Can No Longer Reject Ballots Solely Based on Signature Match Issues

September 15, 2020
Case
League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania v. Kathy Boockvar
Issues
Voting Rights

Pennsylvania recently established uniform processes for counting mail-in ballots, allowing voters to be confident that their votes will count. 

Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)

Updated
Status
Closed
Issues
Redistricting

CLC is challenging Arkansas’ onerous requirements to get a ballot initiative before voters. CLC’s client, Arkansas Voters First, is seeking to put an independent redistricting commission on the 2020 ballot.

CLC v. FEC (Geo Group Contractor Contribution): United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit - Appellate Brief

Document
Date
Case
CLC v. FEC (GEO Group Contractor Contribution)

Pennsylvania Can No Longer Reject Ballots Solely Based on Signature Issues

Date
September 14, 2020
Case
League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania v. Kathy Boockvar
Issues
Voting Rights
As a result of this case, Pennsylvania voters can cast their vote without fear that their ballot could be rejected solely because an election official – who isn’t trained in handwriting analysis – thinks their signatures don’t match.

Election Guidance for Pennsylvania Absentee and Mail Voters

Document
Date
Case
League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania v. Kathy Boockvar

The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued written guidance on how the state will handle mail-in ballot return envelopes. The processes include multiple secure methods used by the voter’s county board of election to verify that the qualified voter’s absentee or mail-in application is complete and that the requirements are satisfied. The guidance comes in response to a lawsuit brought by Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and partners.

Voting Is a Right That I Don’t Feel Should Be Taken From Us

January 10, 2020
Case
Restore Your Vote: Felony Rights Restoration
Felony Voting Rights Restoration in Iowa
Issues
Voting Rights

It didn’t really feel like it affected me until I completed my sentence and knew that I still couldn’t vote, even if I wanted to.

I Had My Ballot Rejected Because of My Handwriting

May 1, 2020
Case
Self Advocacy Solutions v. Jaeger
Issues
Voting Rights

Maria Fallon Romo tells her story of having her ballot rejected because of inconsistencies with her handwriting. 

Help Tennesseans by Easing Restrictive Voting Laws

May 28, 2020
Case
Felony Voting Rights Restoration in Tennessee
A. Phillip Randolph Institute v. Hargett
Issues
Voting Rights

Tennessean Dawn Harrington shares how changing the state's restrictive voting laws would help more people have their voices heard. 

CLC Seeks to Protect Montana Vote-by-Mail from Trump Campaign’s Attack

September 14, 2020
Case
Trump v. Bullock
Issues
Voting Rights

Montana's counties should be able to help their citizens vote safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

CLC Represents LWV of Montana in Motion to Intervene in Vote by Mail Challenge by Trump Campaign

Date
September 14, 2020
Case
Trump v. Bullock
Issues
Voting Rights
Montana counties should not be prevented from allowing their citizens to vote safely during the pandemic.