Marc Elias: This is the End of the Voting Rights Act
Tim Miller discusses the unfolding electoral situation in Louisiana with Marc Elias of Democracy Docket, highlighting concerns over voting procedures and potential election changes. They analyze the recent Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act and its implications for redistricting across several states. Both parties are preparing for an intense redistricting battle leading up to the 2026 elections.
- ▪Votes are already being cast in Louisiana, but the election could potentially be reset.
- ▪The Supreme Court issued a decision that reshapes the application of the Voting Rights Act.
- ▪Multiple states are rushing to redraw electoral maps ahead of the 2026 elections.
- ▪Marc Elias and Tim Miller discussed the legal and political implications of these changes on an episode of Bulwark+ Takes.
- ▪Both Democrats and Republicans are bracing for a major redistricting conflict.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/Preview2Tim Marc Elias 050226Tim MillerMay 02, 2026∙ Paid2ShareTim Miller talks with Democracy Docket's Marc Elias about the mess unfolding in Louisiana, where votes are already being cast—and now the election itself could be reset. Marc explains the Supreme Court decision reshaping the Voting Rights Act, the rush to redraw maps across multiple states, and why both parties are bracing for a full-on redistricting war ahead of 2026.Tickets for our Bulwark Live shows in San Diego and Los Angeles in May: https://thebulwark.com/eventsLeave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment.
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