Marc Elias: Voting Rights Litigator Extraordinaire and Founder of Democracy Docket.

  • Published In: Human Rights, 2025, v. 51, n. 1/2. P. 58 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Bittker, Bobbi M. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Marc Elias, a prominent figure in the fields of campaign finance, voting rights, and election law, highlighting his significant contributions to protecting democracy in the United States. Elias has successfully litigated numerous cases, including four in the U.S. Supreme Court, and has played a crucial role in defending election results, preventing voter intimidation, and ensuring the integrity of voting processes. In 2020, he founded Democracy Docket, a digital platform that tracks and analyzes voting rights litigation, providing a vital resource for understanding ongoing challenges to democracy. The article portrays Elias as a key advocate for human rights, emphasizing his impact on safeguarding voting rights through legal victories across various states. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Human Rights. 2025/10, Vol. 51, Issue 1/2, p58
  • Document Type:Biography
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0046-8185
  • Accession Number:189434429
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