Analysis

Access in-depth reports, blogs and other policy analysis publications produced by Voting Rights Lab’s team of election policy experts. All of this work is powered by our Election Policy Tracker, which offers real-time updates and analysis of election law and policy across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Trump’s Election Playbook Builds Momentum in the States

March 10, 2026
Three categories of policy proposals central to Trump’s election agenda are building momentum in the states.

An Emerging Trend: Mid-Decade Redistricting

February 27, 2026
Over the last two years, several states have considered or enacted new mid-decade district maps — often prompted by President Donald Trump.

Modernize Voter List Maintenance, Don’t Nationalize It

February 23, 2026
The Constitution got it right the first time. Only states — with occasional rules set by Congress — have the authority, expertise, and tools to run elections.

Congressional Bills Threaten Federal Takeover of Elections

February 5, 2026
Trump and his allies continue to explore ways to put the federal government’s thumb on the scales.

Warning Signs of Election Interference in Fulton County, GA

February 5, 2026
The Fulton County raid and other recent developments show how Trump and his allies are moving to discredit losses and control future elections.

Pam Bondi Exploited ICE Violence to Control State Elections

January 30, 2026
AG Pam Bondi exploited the tragedy of ICE killing Alex Pretti to advance the Trump regime’s elections agenda.

2026 Election Legislation Preview: High Stakes and Moving Fast

January 26, 2026
Our predictions for the election-related trends that will dominate state legislatures in 2026.

2025 Roundup: How Trump’s Elections Agenda Fared in the States

December 15, 2025
An overview of 2025 in state election policy — revealing the state of our elections less than a year out from the midterm elections.

Supreme Court Case Could Rewrite Rules for Mail and Military Voting

November 12, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Watson v. RNC, a case with potentially sweeping implications for mail and military voters across the country.

A Great Day for Democracy: Key Lessons From the 2025 Elections

November 12, 2025
What happened on November 4, 2025 — and what it can tell us about the state of our democracy.