Topic: Voting Rights

Letter to Wisconsin Elections Commission Regarding Requests for Records

June 23, 2021
American Oversight sent a letter to the Wisconsin Elections Commission asking that it fulfill its legal obligation and provide documents or respond to American Oversight’s multiple requests for records that are in the possession of Commissioner Robert Spindell.

Arizona Senate Records Containing Communications Related to Maricopa County ‘Audit’

June 22, 2021
Records released by the Arizona Senate to American Oversight in response to an open records request seeking communications related to the partisan "audit" of election results in Maricopa County. The records contain messages sent and received by Randy Pullen, Liz Harris, and others involved in the "audit."

Newly Released Arizona ‘Audit’ Records Contain Service Agreements, Emails to Senate President Fann

June 22, 2021
The Arizona Senate released additional records related to its partisan “audit,” revealing new details about the involvement of various outside companies as well as the role of Senate President Karen Fann in preparing for the operation.

News Roundup: From the Trump White House to Wisconsin

June 17, 2021
New emails released to Congress show the former president exerting pressure on Justice Department officials to support his baseless fraud claims. The lies haven't disappeared.

Texas AG Records Related to Paxton’s April 2021 Trip to Border, Including Costs

June 17, 2021
Records released in response to American Oversight's request to the Texas Attorney General's Office seeking email communications and costs for AG Ken Paxton’s trip to the U.S.–Mexico border in late April 2021.

The Latest Attempt by Wisconsin Legislative Leaders to Undermine Election Has Been in the Works for Months

June 17, 2021
Emails uncovered by American Oversight reveal an early April meeting between legislative leaders and one of the former police officers hired to investigate the 2020 election in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo

Wisconsin State Rep. Born Communications Concerning Withholding Recount Funds

June 16, 2021
Records from the Wisconsin State Assembly in response to American Oversight’s request for communications regarding the decision to withhold funds for recounts of votes in Dane County and Milwaukee County for the 2020 election. These records include legislative memos and communications concerning recount reimbursements.

Wisconsin Rep. Sanfelippo Communications Regarding Challenges to November 2020 Election

June 15, 2021
Records from Wisconsin Rep. Joe Sanfelippo in response to American Oversight's request for communications regarding efforts to challenge the results of the November 2020 presidential election. These records include communications with constituents about the election.

News Roundup: Arizona Senate Emails Reveal Giuliani, Trump Contacts

June 10, 2021
American Oversight obtained records that provide yet more evidence that the Arizona Senate’s bogus “audit” is less about assuring voters of election security and more about serving the election-overturning goals of former President Trump’s allies.

Texas Attorney General Records Reflecting Communications with Election Integrity Alliance

June 10, 2021
Records from the Texas Attorney General's office in response to American Oversight's request for communications with Election Integrity Alliance. These records include several communications with members of Election Integrity Alliance, including Brad Parscale and Jenna Ellis.