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The independent state legislature theory was first invoked by three conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices in the celebrated Bush v. Gore case that handed the 2000 election victory to George W. Bush.

Politics & Government

Supreme Court to take on controversial election-law case

4:17pm June 30, 2022

by Nina Totenberg

At issue is a legal theory that would give state legislatures unfettered authority to set the rules for federal elections, free of supervision by the state courts and state constitutions.

Map: NPR tracked four key influencers who appeared at at least 308 events in 45 states and the District of Columbia, often with elected officials, candidates, and grassroots organizations.

Election deniers have taken their fraud theories on tour — to nearly every state

3:52pm June 30, 2022

Even as the Jan. 6 hearings play out, election misinformation keeps spreading. NPR tracked four leaders preaching false information about election fraud at hundreds of grassroots events nationwide.

Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister delivers a report on Epic Charter Schools during a news conference June 21, 2022, in Oklahoma City. She will challenge Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt in November.

In Oklahoma, former Republican Joy Hofmeister will face Gov. Kevin Stitt in November

10:16pm June 28, 2022

by Ryan LaCroix

In Oklahoma, state Superintendent Joy Hofmeister left the GOP to run against Gov. Kevin Stitt who fiercely opposes abortion rights, defends gun rights and is endorsed by former President Trump.

A voter presents identification at a polling site for the 2020 elections in New Orleans. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court's order for the creation of a second majority Black congressional district in the state.

Politics & Government

The Supreme Court has delayed creating a majority Black voting district in Louisiana

6:19pm June 28, 2022

by Hansi Lo Wang

After a lower court found a Louisiana congressional map likely dilutes votes of Black voters, the Supreme Court put on hold an order for a second majority Black congressional district to be created.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during the New York State Democratic Convention.

There are key primaries in New York, Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Utah today

5:00am June 28, 2022

by Ximena Bustillo

New York governor's race and two incumbent vs. incumbent contests are among some key primaries on Tuesday.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat who is up for reelection this fall, speaks to abortion-rights protesters at a rally following the U.S Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade outside the state capitol in Lansing, Mich., Friday, June 24, 2022.

In Michigan, abortion could come down to voters in November

9:47am June 27, 2022

by Zoe Clark

Abortion is still legal in Michigan but it's the subject of litigation, is moving toward the ballot as a state constitutional amendment and will be a big issue in the competitive race for governor.

Darren Bailey, Illinois state Senator and Republican candidate for governor, speaks alongside former President Donald Trump on Saturday, June 25, 2022, during a rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon, Ill. Trump has endorsed Bailey in the race.

Some of the country's richest people try to influence the Illinois race for governor

5:07am June 27, 2022

by Dave McKinney

Democrat and billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker is not only funding his own campaign but also running ads for GOP frontrunner Darren Bailey. Billionaire Ken Griffin is funding Republican Richard Irvin.

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks as hundreds protesters gathered on June 24 in Union Square in New York City, N.Y., to protest against the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

In N.Y.'s primary, 2 Democrats and 4 Republicans are running to oust Gov. Hochul

5:00am June 27, 2022

by Jon Campbell

Gov. Kathy Hochul is seeking a full term after succeeding Andrew Cuomo who resigned last year. If elected in November, she would be the first woman chosen by voters as New York's governor.

Michigan is looking to ban abortions. It may rest on the gubernatorial election

8:04am June 26, 2022

by Zoe Clark

Abortion is still legal in Michigan but it's the subject of litigation. It will be a main campaign issue for Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her most competitive Republican rival, Tudor Dixon.

Politics & Government

Could Fl. Gov. DeSantis successfully challenge Trump in 2024's presidential election?

9:26am June 25, 2022

by Susan Davis

NPR's Susan Davis talks with New Yorker magazine staff writer Dexter Filkins about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his growing strength in the Republican Party.