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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

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Democracy in 2026: What You Should Be Watching

With the midterm elections looming, the news cycle is about to become a partisan whirlwind. The real threats to democracy – the ones that will significantly impact your life – risk getting buried in chaos.

That’s why we compiled the top 5 democracy trends Common Cause is monitoring in 2026, and what we’re doing about them.
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Indiana’s Largest County Clamps Down on Early Voting

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Indiana’s Largest County Clamps Down on Early Voting

While early voting expands in mostly white, Republican suburbs, voting gets more difficult in Democrat-dominated, largely black Indianapolis.

An Ounce of Prevention – Missed

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An Ounce of Prevention – Missed

Fearful they would be accused of attempting to sway the presidential election, Obama administration officials last year shut down plans to share a list of cybersecurity precautions with state election officials responsible for protecting voting machines and databases.

Breaking News: Common Cause Challenge to Partisan Gerrymandering Headed to Trial

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Breaking News: Common Cause Challenge to Partisan Gerrymandering Headed to Trial

A panel of federal judges ruled Tuesday afternoon that the case of Common Cause v. Rucho can proceed to trial, denying a request by lawyers for the state legislature to delay the lawsuit. The case challenges partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina.

Trump Slaps Minorities With Plan to Give Police Military Gear

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Trump Slaps Minorities With Plan to Give Police Military Gear

His pardon last week of Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio gave police across America a new license to lock up Latinos; now President Trump wants to arm the cops with weapons and equipment designed to make war rather than keep the peace.

Florida Congressman Looks to Shut Down Mueller Probe

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Florida Congressman Looks to Shut Down Mueller Probe

U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-FL, wants Congress to cut off funding for Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of the Trump campaign’s possible involvement in Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

‘Our Boy Can Become President’

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‘Our Boy Can Become President’

President Trump has made a point of declaring that he and his companies have no business in Russia, but news stories today indicate that it's not for lack of effort.

Automatic Registration Comes to Illinois

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Automatic Registration Comes to Illinois

There’s good news today from Illinois, where Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a bill to provide automatic voter registration (AVR) to qualified residents when they do business with state agencies.

Suit Revives Concerns About Georgia Election Systems

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Suit Revives Concerns About Georgia Election Systems

A lawsuit against the Georgia Election Board is reviving concerns about vulnerabilities in the state’s voting systems and could lead to a third round of voting in the state’s hotly-contested 6th Congressional District.

Lots of People, Not Enough Money to Count Them

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Lots of People, Not Enough Money to Count Them

Two former directors of the Census Bureau, with experience serving Democratic and Republican presidents, are sounding an important warning today about the Trump administration’s preparations to count the nation’s population in 2020.

‘He Is Just Always Focused On Russia’

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‘He Is Just Always Focused On Russia’

President Trump is working the phones to undercut Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election.

Bullheaded Longhorns

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Bullheaded Longhorns

A federal judge ripped Texas lawmakers and by extension the Trump administration on Wednesday for continued efforts to stop millions of Texans from voting.

Kobach’s Kansas Office Disqualified Alarming Number of Voters

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Kobach’s Kansas Office Disqualified Alarming Number of Voters

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, co-chairman of President Trump’s “election integrity” commission and arguably the nation’s most aggressive advocate of restricting voting rights, oversaw the disqualification of an alarming number of ballots last year in his home state, reports the Associated Press.

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