8.28.2024

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Lawsuits Fly Over Election Rules and Who Gets to Vote

Partisan lawsuits are fairly common in election spaces, and can be used to drive fundraising efforts and stir up motivation among voters, from any party. Even when normal, a high volume of lawsuits can create chaos—or at least confusion—as Election Day approaches, [Loyola Law School Professor Justin]  Levitt said.

“It fosters discontent with a system that works pretty well,” he said.

…by what? Ritual squabbling?

Some states will begin mailing absentee ballots the first week in September. Which means there's not much time left for adding or subtracting names.

Plenty of time for stirring the pot more, though.

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