Hans von Spakovsky

Heritage Foundation

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Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of Civil Justice Reform at the Heritage Foundation; former member of the Federal Elections Commission (2006-2008) and attorney at the Justice Department

Hans von Spakovsky on KCRW

The Constitution requires that the boundaries of congressional districts be re-drawn every 10 years, according to the latest census.  In 2010, Republicans won control of legislatures…

Where Should Democracy Draw the Line?

The Constitution requires that the boundaries of congressional districts be re-drawn every 10 years, according to the latest census.  In 2010, Republicans won control of legislatures…

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In 16 states, Republican-dominated legislatures have tightened access to the polls.  Pennsylvania has become the ninth to require Photo ID's.

The War over Voter ID Heats Up

In 16 states, Republican-dominated legislatures have tightened access to the polls.  Pennsylvania has become the ninth to require Photo ID's.

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In 16 states, Repubican-dominated legislatures have tightened access to the polls.

Republicans, Democrats and Voter ID

In 16 states, Repubican-dominated legislatures have tightened access to the polls.

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