Major Pending Election Cases

Republican National Committee v. Benson

Filing Date:

March 13, 2024

Status:

resolved

State:

Michigan

Topics:

National Voter Registration Act, Voter Registration

Most Recent Court:

United Stated District Court for the Western District of Michigan (No. 1:24-cv-00262)

Issue(s):

The RNC is suing Michigan Secretary of State Benson challenging the state's voter roll maintenance. They state that 53 counties in Michigan have more active registered voters than adults over the age of 18. The plaintiff argues that this is due to poor voter roll maintenance, in violation of Section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act and asks the court to implement a program to remove ineligible voters from voter rolls.

Petersen v. Fontes

Filing Date:

January 31, 2024

Status:

resolved

State:

Arizona

Topics:

Early Voting, Voter Suppression

Most Recent Court:

Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County (No. CV2024-001942)

Issue(s):

Plaintiffs challenge provisions of Arizona's election procedures manual, specifically provisions related to early voting, voter registration cancellation and certifying elections, violate Arizona's constitution.

Keefer v. Biden

Filing Date:

January 25, 2024

Status:

resolved

State:

Pennsylvania

Topic:

Ballot Access

Most Recent Court:

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (No. 24-01716)

Issue(s):

Lawsuit filed by Republican Pennsylvania Legislators, invoking the independent state legislature doctrine, alleges that Executive Order 14019, which directs the federal government to look into ways to expand voting rights, is unconstitutional. They argue that the order and Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro's implementation of programs to expand voting access violate the Elections Clause. Specifically, they are targeting Shapiro's recent enactment of automatic voter registration.

Trump v. Bellows

SCOTUS Watchlist:

Yes

Filing Date:

January 2, 2024

Status:

resolved

State:

Maine

Topic:

14th Amendment Disqualification

Most Recent Court:

August Superior Court

Issue(s):

Whether former President Trump is disqualified from running for President due to engaging in insurrection or rebellion in violation of section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

League of Women Voters of Ohio v. LaRose

Filing Date:

December 19, 2023

Status:

resolved

State:

Ohio

Topics:

Ballot Access, Equal Protections Clause, Voting Rights Act

Most Recent Court:

United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (No. 1:23-cv-02414)

Issue(s):

Plaintiffs bring suit challenging that HB 458, which limits who can assist voters with disabilities in returning absentee ballots, violates Section 208 of the VRA and Title II of the ADA. Further, the complaint alleges that section of HB 458 are unconstitutionally vague under the 14th amendment. Plaintiffs ask the court to enjoin enforcement of the statute.

Democratic National Committee v. Scanlan

Filing Date:

December 12, 2023

Status:

pending

State:

New Hampshire

Topics:

Ballot Access, Voter ID

Most Recent Court:

Hillsborough Superior Court, Southern District (226-2023-CV-00613)

Issue(s):

The lawsuit challenges New Hampshire SB 418 which puts some limitations on same day voter registration voters. The plaintiffs argue that the bill violates New Hampshire's state constitution including its Due Process clause.

Nelson v. Griffin-Valade

Filing Date:

December 6, 2023

Status:

resolved

State:

Oregon

Topic:

14th Amendment Disqualification

Most Recent Court:

Oregon Supreme Court

Issue(s):

Whether former President Trump is disqualified from running for President due to engaging in insurrection or rebellion in violation of section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

International Alliance of Theater Stage Employees Local 927 v. Mashburn

Filing Date:

October 26, 2023

Status:

resolved

State:

Georgia

Most Recent Court:

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (1:23-mi-99999-UNA)

Issue(s):

The plaintiffs in the case are bringing suit against the Georgia State Election Board and members of the Fulton County Elections Board challenging Georgia's absentee ballot application deadline for presidential elections. They argue that under Section 202(d) of the VRA voters must be able to cast absentee ballots in Presidential elections if they applied seven days prior to the election. They state that Georgia SB 202 violates this provision because the latest it allows a voter to apply for an absentee ballot is eleven days before the election.

Cooper v. Berger

Filing Date:

October 17, 2023

Status:

pending

State:

North Carolina

Most Recent Court:

Wake County Superior Court (No. 23CV029308-910)

Issue(s):

Lawsuit challenging several provisions of Senate Bill 749. Specifically it challenges a provision that removes the governor's power to appoint members to the state board of elections and grants it to the legislature instead. The complaint also challenges a provision which requires the state board of elections to have an even number of Republicans and Democrats. Additionally, the plaintiff challenges a provision of the law which changes the composition of the state's county election boards to be four member bipartisan boards appointed by lawmakers. The complaint alleges Senate Bill 749 prevents the governor from exercising his duty "to ensure that the laws are faithfully executed" and violates the North Carolina Constitution.

Voto Latino v. Hirsch

Filing Date:

October 10, 2023

Status:

resolved

State:

North Carolina

Most Recent Court:

Middle District of North Carolina (No. 1:23-cv-861)

Issue(s):

Lawsuit challenging North Carolina Senate Bill 747. The bill requires election officials to send address verification notices to same-day voters via the mail. If the mail is returned as undeliverable, election officials are prohibited from registering the same-day voter and are to exclude their ballot from the official vote count. The voter is not notified of the cancellation of their ballot. The plaintiffs allege that the provision violates the Due Process Clause and places an undue burden on the right to vote under the 1st and 14th amendment.

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