Frustration Seems To Reign As Justices Hear Case Challenging Extreme Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court justices seemed frustrated by the problem of partisan gerrymandering in arguments Wednesday — and what to do about it.
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What Extreme Partisan Gerrymandering Could Mean For 2018 Midterms
The Brennan Center for Justice has released a report on gerrymandering that says a Democratic takeover of the House is almost out of reach. Michael Li, the report's co-author, explains the findings.
Deadline Nears For Elections Scott Walker Doesn't Want To Hold
Judges want Scott Walker to hold special elections for two Wisconsin state legislative seats the governor says he doesn't need to hold. Democrats say Republicans fear losing the seats.
Frustrated Supreme Court Justices Look For A Solution To Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court justices heard a case involving partisan redistricting for the second time this term. Now it's Democrats' turn to defend their plan.
Board Of Elections Unanimously Votes To Put Green Party On NC's Ballot
The Green Party has become North Carolina's fourth official political party thanks to a new law offering more options to qualify, giving more candidate choices to some voters this fall.
NRA Says It Receives Foreign Funds, But None Goes To Election Work
The National Rifle Association responded to an inquiry by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., amid reports of investigations into whether it had a role in Russian interference in the 2016 campaign.
3 Reasons Gun Companies Are Under Pressure
Remington Arms Co. has filed for bankruptcy, and other companies are struggling to find profits after President Trump's election, shrinking markets and misfires on new products.
Despite Cash From Congress, Key Election Security Issue May Not Get Fixed
The spending bill President Trump signed into law last week includes enough money to replace machines that leave no paper trail. But it seems unlikely that's how the money will be spent.
Payment To Stormy Daniels May Have Broken Campaign Finance Law
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with The Campaign Legal Center's Larry Noble about whether election laws were broken when Stormy Daniels, who alleges a Trump affair, was paid off to stay silent.
Can't Get Elected Dogcatcher? Try Running In Duxbury, Vt.
It may be the only place in the country with an elected dogcatcher. The current officeholder is Zeb, short for Zebulon, Towne. He also catches stray ermine and cattle.