Ohio State nav bar

Skip to main content

The Ohio State University

Help
BuckeyeLink
Map
Find People
Webmail
Search Ohio State

Election Law at Ohio State

A Program of the Moritz College of Law

Home
- Who We Are
Case Tracker
- Other Recent Projects
Events
Expert Voices
Blog
Contact
2020: Year in Review

2020: Year in Review

An unprecedented election year brought many opportunities for Election Law at Ohio State to extend its reach and impact.

Please see our 2020: Year in Review

2020 Election Blog

Case Updates Mar 8-12
Case Updates Mar 1-5
Case Updates Feb 22-27
Case Updates Feb 15-19
Case Updates Feb 8-12
Case Updates Feb 1-5
Case Updates Jan 25-29

Recent Opinion Pieces

Democrats have a chance to expand voter access. But they’re focusing on the wrong bill.

Saving voting rights is an emergency. Here’s a modest fix Republicans might support.

Why Congress should require its members to be elected by a majority of votes

Congress should make a deal to end partisan gerrymandering

Prosecuting Trump for the Capitol riot will be difficult — but not impossible

The Constitution is strong enough to withstand a delayed electoral count

Cruz disrupting the electoral college count won’t change anything. It can still hurt democracy.

Sorry, President Trump. January 6 is not an election do-over.

It’s time for Mike Pence to choose: Trump, or the truth

It’s over. When the electoral college announces Biden’s win, Republicans must move on.

Congress must fix this election law — before it’s too late

This unnerving election does not bode well for the next one

If the losing party won’t accept defeat, democracy is dead

Trump’s originalist judges should reject his lawsuits usurping states’ rights. The framers would.

Relax. Biden will be sworn in Jan. 20.

The repugnant plan brewing for state legislatures to steal the election must be stopped

Trump wants the courts to stop the counting. He’s going to be disappointed.

The Supreme Court has remained surprisingly centrist on voting rights. That’s a pleasant surprise.

What kind of conservative will Amy Coney Barrett be? The election could depend on it.

Could Trump contest even a landslide? That depends on his fellow Republicans.

The Supreme Court ruling on ballot deadlines may be more of a reprieve for Democrats than a win

Think the Constitution protects your right to vote? That’s not really true — but it should.

How to avoid Bush v. Gore 2.0

Think the Constitution lets voters pick the president? Better read it again.

Three easy steps to help prevent a calamitous election failure

How to Know if the Election Is Actually ‘Rigged’

Disclaimer
Election Law at Ohio State is nonpartisan and does not endorse, support, or oppose any candidate, campaign, or party. Opinions expressed by individuals associated with Election Law at Ohio State, either on this web site or in connection with conferences or other activities undertaken by the program, represent solely the views of the individuals offering the opinions and not the program itself. Election Law at Ohio State institutionally does not represent any clients or participate in any litigation. Individuals affiliated with the program may in their own personal capacity participate in campaign or election activity, or engage in pro bono representation of clients other than partisan candidates or organizations.

If you have trouble accessing this page and need to request an alternate format, contact u@osu.edu

The content of this site is published by the site owner(s) and is not a statement of advice, opinion, or information pertaining to The Ohio State University. Neither text, nor links to other websites, is reviewed or endorsed by The Ohio State University.