COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 1 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * "Patently Ridiculous," "Pure Fantasy," "Soft Allegiance to Hard Truths," GOP Candidates for Secretary of State Struggle Ahead of May 5 Primary "We just cannot afford to have people in statewide office that don't have the brain to do the job"  * In the final days before the May 5 primary election, Republican candidates to become Ohio's next chief elections officer seem to be in an all-out race to see who can  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 27 -- The California Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Affordable CA Campaign Submits Nearly 1 Million Voter Signatures to Qualify for November 2026 Ballot Statewide effort signals strong support for faster, more affordable essential infrastructure improvements * Sacramento, CA--The campaign in support of the Building an Affordable California Act (Affordable CA) today announced it has begun submitting nearly 1 million signatures to c  more

BANGKOK, Thailand, April 25 -- The Asian Network for Free Elections issued the following news: * * * AI slop in election campaign and political propaganda | Elections and Technology Reader Issue No. 08 While the advancement in artificial intelligence technology has allowed for the generation of hyper realistic synthetic media misused and abused for mis- and disinformation campaigns, the emergence of "slopaganda" is changing the dynamics into how AI is used in political propaganda and electora  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Voting Rights Act Ruling * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais decision: "The Supreme Court has spent the past decade undermining our democracy by chipping away at the Voting Rights Act. Every American deserves equal representation and district lines drawn without discrimination  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 1 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Bradenton Wells Fargo Employees Latest to Force Out CWA Union * Wells Fargo workers across country are seeking to escape from the CWA union, at least four branches already free Bradenton, FL (May 1, 2026) - Following their request to a federal labor board for a vote to remove the union, employees at the Beachway Plaza Wells Fargo branch have successfully forced Commu  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Joins Democratic Colleagues in Demanding DHS and SSA Uphold Federal Law Rather Than President Trump's Illegal Executive Order to Limit Voting * 05.01.26 This week, Schumer tapped Cantwell to join a Democratic Senate task force to defend ballot access and voter rights in November WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) joined 27 of her colleagues in demanding the Departm  more

TORONTO, Ontario, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Canadian Civil Liberties Association issued the following news release: * * * CCLA Slams the Rush to Erode Privacy and Evade Democratic Debate * The motion adopted by the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs to rush Bill C 25, the so-called Strong and Free Elections Act, through committee-allowing civil society less than 48 hours to prepare submissions-undercuts meaningful public participation in the development of election la  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following news release: * * * The CFTC Must Stop Acting as a Cheerleader for Prediction Markets and Start Imposing Rules that Protect the Public * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with the f  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Challenge to Louisiana Governor's Attempt to Suspend Election Already Underway * BATON ROUGE, La. -Today, a group of individual voters and of voting rights organizations filed an emergency motion to block Governor Jeff Landry and Secretary of State Nancy Landry's suspension of the state's congressional primary election after voting has alre  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Challenge to Louisiana Governor's Attempt to Suspend Election Already Underway[ * BATON ROUGE, La. -Today, a group of individual voters and of voting rights organizations filed an emergency motion to bloc  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 29 -- The Democratic Party of Oregon issued the following news: * * * Democratic Party of Oregon Blasts Supreme Court Decision To Gut Voting Rights Act Portland, OR - Today, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais struck a major blow to the Voting Rights Act, eliminating protections that ensure minority voting representation. The Republican-appointed Supreme Court majority ruled 6-3 in favor of striking down Louisiana's congressional map in a decision t  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 1 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Despite Five Months of Union Delay Tactics, Ohio Dispensary Employees Win Effort to Kick Teamsters Local 413 Union Bosses Out * After Teamsters lawyers were forced to drop meritless "blocking charges," Labor Board formally revokes Teamsters monopoly bargaining status Athens, OH (May 1, 2026) - Employees of Herbal Wellness Center have officially freed themselves from   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * After SCOTUS Decision, Burt Jones and Rick Jackson Push to Redraw Maps to End Fair and Equal Representation for Black Georgians Following the Supreme Court's decision to gut the Voting Rights Act, Georgia's leading Republican gubernatorial candidates Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and health care executive Rick Jackson immediately called on the legislature to redraw maps and effectively end fair and equ  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on May 1, 2026: * * * DNC Statement on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month DNC Chair Ken Martin, DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad, and DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong released the following statement marking AANHPI Heritage Month: "Throughout our country's history, generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have contributed their skills, values,  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4072) On April 20, Plaintiff filed a Declaration in Support of Request for Clerk's Entry of Default Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-106) On April 20, Plaintiff filed a De  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 1 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * Furr Receives Rosenbloom Award * Third-year student Derek Furr is this year's recipient of the University of Virginia School of Law's Rosenbloom Award. The Rosenbloom Award, established by Daniel Rosenbloom '54, is an annual honor given to students with strong academic records who significantly enhance the law school experience of their fellow students by offering them support and   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 1 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor DeSantis Signs Landmark Reforms to Support Education and Hold School Unions Accountable * FORT MYERS, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1296 and HB 1279, strengthening transparency and accountability in teacher unions, supporting educators, and expanding opportunities for students and parents across Florida. "Thanks to our historic investments and common-sense policies,  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * ICYMI: 'It's a mess': With no Trump endorsement in Texas Senate race, Cornyn and Paxton are locked in an expensive brawl [CNN] In case you missed it, national Republicans are continuing to melt down over the "mess" of a Senate primary in Texas, noting that Republicans have "spent tens and tens of millions of dollars" and left donors "drained of resources because of this ra  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Booker Responds to SCOTUS Decision Attacking VRA, "This is Now a Movement Election" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, slammed the Supreme Court's recent decision in the Louisiana v. Callais case, attacking the Voting Rights Act. In recent interviews, Booker has called out the decision stating, "The Court  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: LA Times Op-Ed - Padilla, Lemek: "Trump votes by mail. He just doesn't want you to" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, and Brian Lemek, Executive Director of Defend the Vote, penned an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times condemning President  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Condemns 'DOGE' Public Release of Social Security Numbers of Doctors and Medical Providers * East Hartford, CT - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Washington Post revealed that 'DOGE' officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a portal that publicly disclosed the Socia  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Latino Group Endorses Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin * Milwaukee, WI - Today, The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino organization, announced its endorsement of Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin. As Wisconsin's Latino population continues to grow and play a more influential role in statewide elections, The LIBRE Initiative will engage Latino com  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Challenge to Louisiana Governor's Attempt to Suspend Election Already Underway BATON ROUGE, LA -- Today, a group of individual voters and voting rights organizations filed an emergency motion to block Governor Jeff Landry and Secretary of State Nancy Landry's suspension of the state's congressional primary election after voting has al  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Legislative Updates Podcast Covers Adjournment, Upcoming Elections, More * This week brings the final installment of the Legislative Updates podcast for the regular session of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly. TBA lobbyists and attorneys Berkley Schwarz of Pier Strategies LLC and Brad Lampley and Ashley Harbin of Adams & Reese discuss the 2026 legislative session  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news: * * * Louisiana suspends primary elections for U.S. House of Representatives * On April 30, 2026, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed Executive Order 26-038 suspending the primary elections for representative to the United States Congress until July 15, 2026, or until a time designated by the Louisiana Legislature. As a result, committees making contributions or expenditures in connection with primary electio  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: DATE: May 1, 2026 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a moment to celebrate the diversity and increasing political power of AANHPI communities across the country.   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Emergency Town Hall Unpacks Supreme Court Voting Rights Decision * WASHINGTON -In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, the NAACP convened an emergency national town hall on April 30th to outline the far-reaching implications of the ruling and mobilize a path forward to protect voting rights in America. The Supreme Court's decision marks a significant shift in  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * NEXT WEEK: Welch to Discuss Skyrocketing Food Prices, Election Integrity; Host Common Grounds Listening Session in Addison County * Welch will discuss rising food and production costs on Wednesday Welch, Balint will discuss election integrity with Vermont Town Clerks and Vermont Secretary of State on Thursday Wednesday May 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. Welch to Host Common Grounds Listening Sessions in Add  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Peters, Schumer Lead Senate Colleagues in Pushing Back on Trump's Executive Order Attacking Vote-By-Mail * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee and former California Secretary of State, along with Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), led a group of 20 Senate D  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Gillibrand and McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Stop Politicians From Profiting Off Insider Information And Protect Consumers In Prediction Markets * The Prediction Market Act of 2026 bans elected officials from trading on prediction markets, establishes a transparent regulatory framework, and creates strong safeguards for retail investors A majority of Americans support ban  more

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, May 2 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * Three Elected to Lander Board of Trustees; University Welcomes Newest Member Graham Duncan When the South Carolina General Assembly held elections for college and university boards of trustees Wednesday, April 15, members re-elected two individuals to the Lander University Board of Trustees and elected one new member. The University has welcomed Shawn Foxworth '97, of Inman to the seat for South Carolina'  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 1 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Being motivated by emotion is not helping us make good political decisions The politics of anger continues to dominate public discourse, but being swayed by appeals to emotion in politics may further our slide into authoritarianism. * The UK local elections are taking place on Thursday 7 May, and as has been the case in most elections in recent history, strong feelings over issues like the ongoing co  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 2 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news on May 1, 2026: * * * WV Secretary of State Kris Warner reports that 4,858 in-person voters cast ballots on the first day of early voting. Early voting in-person for West Virginia's Primary Election kicked off on Wednesday, April 29th. According to WV Secretary of State Kris Warner, all 55 counties have at least one early voting polling location. Most polling locations are in the county   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Week in Review: The Off-Cycle Deception * Off-cycle elections are not an accident of scheduling-local governments routinely choose to put major spending decisions up for a vote when they know most people aren't paying attention, amplifying the influence of public sector unions and other special interests. This is a nationwide problem, and a new Goldwater Institute report makes the case f  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark on MS NOW: Americans Deserve Better Than What They're Getting * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MS NOW's The Weeknight, where she slammed Donald Trump and Republicans for breaking their promises of lower costs, safer communities, and no new wars. Below are excerpts from the conversation: On Republicans' Affordability Crisis: "It's not o  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Zambia: Summit on Human Rights, Technology Effectively Canceled * (Johannesburg) - The Zambian government's decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities' commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible Chinese government interference, Human Rights Watch said today. The 14th edition of RightsCon was scheduled to be held   more