"This is his latest, desperate attempt to abuse the power of the White House to seek more control over the 2026 midterms." — Samantha Tarazi, VRL Co-Founder and CEO. substack.com/home/post/p-...

The White House's proposed 2027 budget would eliminate the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's entire election security program. More about this and other election law & policy updates from this past week: votingrightslab.org/2026/04/13/t...

The latest Trump executive order on elections, explained: votingrightslab.org/2026/04/06/f...

This week in election law & policy: President Trump dropped his latest elections executive order, prompting multiple lawsuits. Florida enacted a restrictive proof-of-citizenship voting law (taking effect in 2027.) All this and more in The Markup: votingrightslab.org/2026/04/06/t...

NEW MUST READ >> States United CEO @joannalydgate.bsky.social & @votingrightslab.bsky.social CEO Samantha Tarazi explain why President Trump's latest effort to take control over our elections won’t stand—and how state leaders are already pushing back. time.com/article/2026...

States run elections, not the President. In a new op-ed for @time.com, @votingrightslab.bsky.social's Samantha Tarazi and I break down how Trump is trying to change that – and why he won't succeed. time.com/article/2026...

Let's be clear: States run elections. President Trump has no constitutional authority to "nationalize" them. Our CEO Samantha Tarazi's latest in TIME with @statesunited.org's CEO @joannalydgate.bsky.social: time.com/article/2026...

Here’s what we’re tracking this primary season — and what it can tell us about what to expect this November. votingrightslab.org/2026/03/30/p...

From the states to the Senate; a *lot* has happened in election law & policy this week! Get all the updates in the latest edition of the Markup — our weekly newsletter tracking it all. votingrightslab.org/2026/03/30/t...

This week in election law & policy: A Georgia House committee has voted to delay the state's planned, costly transition to hand-marked paper ballots. All about this and more in The Markup: votingrightslab.org/2026/03/23/t...

Regardless of how the SAVE America Act fares in the Senate, several states are pressing forward with Trump's elections agenda. www.npr.org/2026/03/19/n...

Three categories of restrictive policy proposals central to Trump's elections agenda have been steadily building momentum in statehouses across the country. We've identified and begun tracking these in our latest analysis: votingrightslab.org/2026/03/10/t...

This week in election law & policy: The Florida legislature has passed a proof of citizenship voting bill. If it is signed into law by Gov. DeSantis, Florida would become the largest state yet to adopt a proof of citizenship voting requirement. votingrightslab.org/2026/03/16/t...

This week: Two state legislatures have approved new proof of citizenship voting bills which, if signed into law by their respective governors, will take effect prior to this year’s midterm elections. Learn more: votingrightslab.org/2026/03/09/t...

"If elections are run in the states, so too must the movement to defend them from authoritarian overreach." A reminder from @votingrightslab.bsky.social - local action & organizing is the heartbeat of democracy. https://democracynotesperspectives.substack.com/p/the-democracy-movement-shouldnt-be

While bills like the SAVE America Act have stalled in Congress, we're seeing some states run with Trump's elections agenda in ways that haven't been possible at the federal level. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/with-sa...

This week in election law & policy: The Department of justice has filed lawsuits against five new states. Twenty-nine states have now been sued in the DOJ's pursuit of access to sensitive state voter data. All about this and other updates:

Both legislative chambers in Virginia passed bills last week that would expand voter access. Read more about this and all of the election policy updates we're tracking: votingrightslab.org/2026/02/09/t...

The constitutionality of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's actions on elections is, in the words of our co-founder and CEO, "highly questionable and deeply concerning." www.nextgov.com/people/2026/...

An important read from Sam Tarazi of @votingrightslab.bsky.social in @thebulwark.com

The Fulton County, GA elections office FBI raid is "an alarming signal of the kinds of abuses we should expect from Trump and his allies in future elections." More from Samantha Tarazi, VRL Co-founder & CEO in @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/warning-si...

This week in Arizona, a ballot measure is on the move to end all early in-person voting AND ban vote centers. Read all about it, plus all the other updates we're tracking this week in election law & policy: votingrightslab.org/2026/02/02/t...

“…this administration continues to escalate its efforts to seize control of our elections — in Minnesota, in Fulton County, Georgia, and throughout the country.” Must read by Sam Tarazi @votingrightslab.bsky.social @contrariannews.org open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

The latest escalation in the Trump regime's efforts to seize control of state elections.

The day that federal agents killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, U.S. AG Pam Bondi exploited the tragedy to advance the Trump regime's elections agenda — by demanding that Minnesota give the DOJ unfettered access to the state's voting rolls. @contrariannews.org contrarian.substack.com/p/pam-bondi-...

Samantha Tarazi of @votingrightslab.bsky.social breaks down how elections are protected and where they can be improved on the latest episode of #TheContext: bit.ly/GetTheContext

This week in election law & policy: Winter storm disrupts early voting in TX, NY, & LA. A federal court struck down Virginia's felony disenfranchisement policy. Additionally, some GOP officials are eyeing revival of the SAVE Act. Read all about it in The Markup: votingrightslab.org/2026/01/26/t...

It's January 20th, 2026 — and we're already tracking 942 voting bills moving in 36 states + D.C. Read the highlights of what we're watching in this week's edition of The Markup: votingrightslab.org/2026/01/20/t...

2026 is a crucial election year in the US. If we want to create a welcome space for free and fair elections, Samantha Tarazi of @votingrightslab.bsky.social encourages us to start small: check your voter registration, stay informed, and engage with people who think differently. 🤝

ICYMI: Florida's state legislative session kicked off this week. Ahead of session, members in both chambers prefiled two bills that would impose proof of citizenship requirements on Florida voters. More on this & other state election legislation we're tracking: votingrightslab.org/2026/01/12/t...

The Constitution is clear: the power of elections lives with states and Congress. We welcomed voting and policy expert Samantha Tarazi (@votingrightslab.bsky.social) to #TheContext to help us understand the challenges of this upcoming election year.

Chris Diaz, our Director of Legislative Tracking, spoke on @wbur.org's Here & Now yesterday about the restrictive voting laws passed at the state level in 2025 — as well as what our team is watching heading into 2026. Tune in! www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

And we're back! We're already monitoring at least 705 election bills filed or pre-filed in the 2026 legislative session across 30 states. Read up on the latest developments in election law and policy, powered by our Election Policy Tracker: votingrightslab.org/2026/01/05/t...

This past year, our tracking found that 20 states passed 37 bills to restrict voting access and elections. Many such bills were influenced by President Trump’s March executive order pushing for broad changes in how the U.S. conducts its elections. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

NEW: Read our overview of 2025 election law developments, including how President Trump’s agenda is reshaping the landscape of state election policy.

County election officials in Texas have confirmed that hundreds of Texas voters were flagged incorrectly by the secretary of state as potential noncitizens. Read more about this and other recent updates in state election law and policy: votingrightslab.org/2025/12/08/t...

NEW ANALYSIS: Our take on Election Day 2025, and what it can tell us to expect in the coming 2026 midterms. votingrightslab.org/2025/11/12/a...

SCOTUS is taking up Watson v. RNC, a challenge to state postmark deadlines for mail ballots. Read all about this and more of the latest in election law & policy: votingrightslab.org/2025/11/10/t...

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case Watson v. RNC, on whether federal statutes preempt state laws allowing mail ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted. Facts of the case (FKA RNC v. Wetzel) are in our recent rundown of SCOTUS cases to watch: votingrightslab.org/report/whats...

"There is no doubt that elections will take place in 2026, and it’s up to states to decide just how free or fair they will be." Read the latest @USATODAY op-ed from our CEO, Samantha Tarazi: www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Four trends have emerged that threaten to reshape overseas and military (UOCAVA) voting as we head into 2026. Read our analysis here: votingrightslab.org/2025/10/22/1...

The Trump administration has hired noted 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen to lead election investigations. Read all about this and other updates we're watching this week in election law and policy: votingrightslab.org/2025/10/27/t...

A full slate of election law cases are on the docket for the Supreme Court this term. Read about the ones we're watching, plus other election law & policy updates right here: votingrightslab.org/2025/10/14/t...

College student? Get the facts on what recent election laws mean for your ability to access the ballot box. ⤵️ votingrightslab.org/2025/09/29/n...

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruled on Friday that county election officials must inform voters when their mail ballots are disqualified due to errors like missing dates or signatures. More on this & other recent updates in election law & policy: votingrightslab.org/2025/09/29/t...

Announcing our new Chief Executive Officer: Samantha Tarazi! As Voting Rights Lab's co-founder and former COO, Sam has been a primary driving force behind our innovative programs – we're thrilled to welcome her into this role. Learn more: votingrightslab.org/about-us

This week in election policy: NC Supreme Court threatens to overturn the 2024 election results by tossing out military ballots. Read all about this and other updates in The Markup:

President Trump's recent executive order seeks to seize power to try to change the rules of our elections for his own political gain. It’s a clear affront to our Constitution and the checks and balances that have secured our elections for generations. (1/7)

Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order attempting to claim unprecedented, unilateral executive branch power over how our elections are run. Our response: votingrightslab.org/2025/03/25/u...