Wisconsin Democrats have candidates running in nearly every single legislative district after the GOP’s gerrymanders were replaced with fairer maps for the first time in over a decade

I'm excited to announce the official publication of The Ethnographic Optic Indiana University Press! Thanks to all who have helped shape the book, especially to Laurence Braunberger for allowing me to use my favorite still from Jean Rouch's Petit à Petit on the cover. 🧵1/9

The Republican nominee to lead Oregon’s elections, Dennis Linthicum, wants to eliminate the state’s pioneering mail-in voting system. boltsmag.org/oregon-secreta…

Happy Election Day to those who celebrate!

We’re watching more than two dozen races today coast to coast — with plenty of ideologically charged primaries. Your guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the-b…

First Josh Stein ad in #NCGov is simply video of Mark Robinson’s own anti-abortion remarks host2.adimpact.com/admo/viewer/a0…

Incarcerated for 26 years in Oklahoma for the murder of her abusive ex-boyfriend, April Wilkens finally has a shot at freedom after sentencing reform legislation she inspired became law last month: boltsmag.org/oklahoma-survi…

After over 500 hearings, lawyer Douglas Jennings has quit representing clients before the South Carolina Parole Board, citing the board's consistent rejections. 'I just couldn’t justify taking somebody’s money,' he told Bolts. boltsmag.org/parole-plunges…

The New Mexico DA who prosecuted Alec Baldwin over a fatal shooting on a movie set is up for reelection tomorrow in Santa Fe. She faces her predecessor in tomorrow's Democratic primary. boltsmag.org/whats-on-the-b…

New Morning Consult poll (done entirely post conviction verdict May 31-June 2)

🟥 Trump 44%
🟦 Biden 43%

this story doubles as a look at how something seemingly totally wonky like the design of your ballot can have HUGE ramifications for election results

When New Jersey Dems head to the polls tomorrow, they’ll see a new ballot design — after a revolt by grassroots activists.

It’s opening a new era of state politics, one where party bosses are a touch less powerful and primaries are more competitive: boltsmag.org/new-jersey-pri…

update to this: Yale announced today that Millstone lost this race to join the Yale board. Winner is Felicia Norwood.

NEW: South Carolina’s parole system is spiraling. Latest GOP Gov packed board with people who just issue denial after denial.

And that’s just tip of the iceberg of inhumane system Lauren Gill uncovered, with officials prone to shrug off major errors: boltsmag.org/parole-plunges…

A very strange election is taking place in Montana this year: It's the only state in the country that (still) elects a clerk for its Supreme Court. And tomorrow, both parties have primaries for the post

Quinn @Yeargain explains why this job even exists guaranteedrepublics.substack.com/p/why-does-mon…

Colorado's governor has signed into law a first-in-the-nation reform turning local jails into in-person polling places.

“It’s really a gold standard for what all states can aspire to,” a jail voting expert told Bolts. boltsmag.org/colorado-votin…

A new appointee to the Georgia board of elections has elicited questions about whether she may be part of preparations to subvert the election on behalf of Trump.

She says those fears are unfounded.

New from George Chidi: theguardian.com/us-news/articl…

#UPDATE Claudia Sheinbaum is set to be elected Mexico's first woman president, exit polls show, a milestone in a country with a history of gender-based violence.

According to an estimate by the Enkoll polling firm, the ruling party candidate won around 58% of votes, against 29%

Dennis Linthicum signed a letter demanding an 'audit' of results in all 50 states. He sued Oregon to force it to stop all mail voting. He admitted he'd stall certifying results.

Last week, the GOP made him their nominee to lead Oregon elections. boltsmag.org/oregon-secreta…

many important elections are happening on Tuesday. time to explore our guide to be prepared!

GOP picks Tester's opponent
election deniers make move in South Dakota
the ballot is revamped in NJ -- now what?
progressives challenge centrist Dems

and more:
boltsmag.org/whats-on-the-b…

Don't sleep on these primaries on Tuesday!