Supreme Court to Hear Fight Over Louisiana Voting Map

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a bid by Louisiana officials and civil rights groups to preserve an electoral map that raised the number of Black-majority congressional districts in a legal challenge by a group of voters who called themselves “non-African American.”

Political Science Professor: Voter Turnout to Decrease From 2020

Michael McDonald, a professor of political science at the University of Florida and the head of the U.S. Elections Project said he expects voter turnout to be lower than 2020. McDonald said he is forecasting a 2024 VEP turnout rate of 64.7%, lower than 2020’s 66.4% rate, but…

Actor James Van Der Beek Has Colon Cancer

Actor James Van Der Beek, perhaps best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the popular television series “Dawson’s Creek,” has announced that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. “I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have…[#item_full_content]

North Carolina Sets Record With Over 4.2M Early Votes Cast

North Carolina had already surpassed its early-voting record set in 2020, but the State Board of Elections announced Sunday that more than 4.2 million voters cast ballots at early in-person voting sites, with turnout in western counties hit by Hurricane Helene outpacing the…[#item_full_content]