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Judge strikes down most of Florida’s 2021 election law, orders state to run new changes by federal court

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ruling that the Legislature intentionally discriminated against Black voters, a federal judge in Tallahassee struck down most of Florida’s controversial 2021 election law and ordered the state not to make any future changes to those provisions without court approval.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 31, 2022

Judge strikes down parts of Florida election law; cites race

A federal judge has struck down portions of a Florida election law passed last year, citing what he said were subtle tactics by the Republican-led government to suppress Black voters

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Florida must seek court preapproval to change some voting laws, judge rules

Federal judge Mark Walker says state’s discrimination against Black voters warrants extraordinary oversight

The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2022

Trump turns to endorsements to keep bending GOP to his will

Former President Donald Trump remains the most popular figure with the GOP base as he considers another bid for the White House

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 8

On Jan. 24, three Republican state Senate candidates in Texas rejected a joint endorsement from LIBRE Action—the political action committee affiliated with the LIBRE Initiative—and Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Action. Pete Flores (SD-24), Mayes Middleton (SD-11), and state Rep. Tan Parker (SD-12) cited disagreement with the LIBRE Initiative’s positions on…

Ballotpedia · Feb 3, 2022

5 takeaways from the latest fundraising disclosures

Lawmakers and congressional candidates offered a glimpse at the big money battles for the 2022 midterm elections, providing clues about how the races are shaping up, including those pitting incumbents against each other.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2022

5 takeaways from the latest fundraising disclosures - Roll Call

Fundraising totals for the fourth quarter offer clues about how primary battles will shape up for the House and Senate.

Roll Call · Feb 2, 2022

5 things to know about the federal trial over Florida’s new voting law

MIAMI — As the 2022 midterms heat up, a federal trial over a Florida voting law that put in new restrictions for mail-in ballots and the use of drop boxes is underway.

Miami Herald · Jan 31, 2022

Republican US Senate candidates unite, targeting fellow candidate on the rise in polls

With just a few months left until North Carolina's U.S. Senate primary, two Republican candidates stepped up their attacks on a third endorsed by former President Donald Trump and steadily moving up in the polls.

Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2022