Marc Elias
@marcelias.bsky.social
Founder @democracydocket.com. Chair of Elias Law Group. My dog's name is Blue.
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Politics Podcast · Updated Weekly · Every week, election lawyer Marc Elias interviews lawmakers, policy leaders and changemakers about the problems facing our democracy and how we fix them.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:27 AM
NEW: Democracy Docket has relaunched its Defending Democracy audio podcast -- with three new episodes each week! Listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
My law firm is representing clients intervening to fight all 22 of DOJ's lawsuits seeking sensitive voter data. So far we've been granted intervention in:
Maine
Oregon
California
Hawaii
Michigan
New Mexico
New Hampshire
Maine
Oregon
California
Hawaii
Michigan
New Mexico
New Hampshire
January 6, 2026 at 12:17 AM
My law firm is representing clients intervening to fight all 22 of DOJ's lawsuits seeking sensitive voter data. So far we've been granted intervention in:
Maine
Oregon
California
Hawaii
Michigan
New Mexico
New Hampshire
Maine
Oregon
California
Hawaii
Michigan
New Mexico
New Hampshire
Too many top lawyers would rather collect tens of millions of dollars from corporations seeking favor with the Trump administration than protect the right to vote or combat discrimination. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/big-...
Big Law walks away from democracy
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January 5, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Too many top lawyers would rather collect tens of millions of dollars from corporations seeking favor with the Trump administration than protect the right to vote or combat discrimination. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/big-...
My law firm is representing clients intervening to fight DOJ's effort to obtain sensitive voter data. DOJ originally opposed our intervention. After they lost the first few, they switch positions.
So far we've been granted intervention in:
Maine
Oregon
California
Michigan
New Mexico
New Hampshire
So far we've been granted intervention in:
Maine
Oregon
California
Michigan
New Mexico
New Hampshire
ODD DOINGS:Judge grants motion by 4 NH voters repped by @marcelias.bsky.social to intervene in Trump admin lawsuit demanding NH voter rolls data. DOJ filed 21p brief opposing storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... 10 days later dropped obj w/o explanation storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion – #19 in United States v. NH Secretary of State (D.N.H., 1:25-cv-00371) – CourtListener.com
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Intervene as Other filed by USA. Follow up on Reply on 12/12/2025. The court only follow up date DOES NOT include 3 additional days that may apply per FRCP 6(d)...
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January 5, 2026 at 9:59 PM
My law firm is representing clients intervening to fight DOJ's effort to obtain sensitive voter data. DOJ originally opposed our intervention. After they lost the first few, they switch positions.
So far we've been granted intervention in:
Maine
Oregon
California
Michigan
New Mexico
New Hampshire
So far we've been granted intervention in:
Maine
Oregon
California
Michigan
New Mexico
New Hampshire
Big Law isn’t just sitting out the fight against DOJ lawsuits. They have virtually disappeared from the fight for voting rights and free and fair elections altogether. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/big-...
Big Law walks away from democracy
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Big Law isn’t just sitting out the fight against DOJ lawsuits. They have virtually disappeared from the fight for voting rights and free and fair elections altogether. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/big-...
The Department of Defense will seek to demote Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired Navy captain, as punishment for reminding troops in a video last year that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Hegseth moves to demote Democratic Sen. Kelly over video to U.S. troops
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January 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The Department of Defense will seek to demote Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired Navy captain, as punishment for reminding troops in a video last year that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
If you think the attack on Venezuela is only about oil then you haven't ready my latest for Democracy Docket. Trump wants the oil, but he really wants to spread election denialism.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM
If you think the attack on Venezuela is only about oil then you haven't ready my latest for Democracy Docket. Trump wants the oil, but he really wants to spread election denialism.
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I'm not sure why, but Democracy Docket had one of its best days for new memberships. Thank you to everyone who signed up. Your support allows the 22-person team to keep you informed about the fight for democracy and free and fair elections. More premium content coming in the morning!
January 5, 2026 at 3:10 AM
I'm not sure why, but Democracy Docket had one of its best days for new memberships. Thank you to everyone who signed up. Your support allows the 22-person team to keep you informed about the fight for democracy and free and fair elections. More premium content coming in the morning!
Despite a statutory deadline requiring all of the files to be released by Dec. 19, 5.2 million documents remain to be reviewed and disclosed. It’s likely that the final public release will not occur until the end of February — one full year after Pam Bondi ordered the release of the records.
For Trump, the Epstein Cover-Up Beats the Truth
As one of her first acts as Attorney General, Pam Bondi wrote a letter to the new head of the FBI, Kash Patel, demanding that the “full and complete Epstein files” be delivered to her office by the ne...
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January 4, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Despite a statutory deadline requiring all of the files to be released by Dec. 19, 5.2 million documents remain to be reviewed and disclosed. It’s likely that the final public release will not occur until the end of February — one full year after Pam Bondi ordered the release of the records.
The big story has been the collapse of legacy media and big law as a bulwark against authoritarianism.
I started a law firm in 2021 to fight for free and fair elections.
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I started a law firm in 2021 to fight for free and fair elections.
I founded Democracy Docket in 2020 to be a voice for the pro-democracy movement. Subscribe now to support. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM
The big story has been the collapse of legacy media and big law as a bulwark against authoritarianism.
I started a law firm in 2021 to fight for free and fair elections.
I founded Democracy Docket in 2020 to be a voice for the pro-democracy movement. Subscribe now to support. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
I started a law firm in 2021 to fight for free and fair elections.
I founded Democracy Docket in 2020 to be a voice for the pro-democracy movement. Subscribe now to support. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
In this instance, Trump appears to have concluded that the old Washington, D.C., axiom does not apply: The cover-up is not worse than the potential crime. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/for-...
For Trump, the Epstein Cover-Up Beats the Truth
As one of her first acts as Attorney General, Pam Bondi wrote a letter to the new head of the FBI, Kash Patel, demanding that the “full and complete Epstein files” be delivered to her office by the ne...
www.democracydocket.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
In this instance, Trump appears to have concluded that the old Washington, D.C., axiom does not apply: The cover-up is not worse than the potential crime. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/for-...
Many states controlled by Democrats also have barriers to voting and insufficient protections against bad actors at the local level. Rather than play defense, these states should embrace reforms that will enfranchise voters and provide strong safeguards against election deniers.
Seven Voting Laws Every Blue State Should Enact Right Now
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January 4, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Many states controlled by Democrats also have barriers to voting and insufficient protections against bad actors at the local level. Rather than play defense, these states should embrace reforms that will enfranchise voters and provide strong safeguards against election deniers.
Democracy Docket just sent out my latest: Big Law walks away from democracy. Supporting independent, prodemocracy media has never been more important. Sign-up today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 4, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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I have a lot to say about what is going on right now with our democracy and the impact it is having on free and fair elections in 2026 and 2028. You can have it all sent straight to your inbox by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member now. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
January 4, 2026 at 3:53 AM
As a premium member, I can vouch for Marc Elias' Democracy Docket. Tons of information backed by knowledge, experience and skill to give us the knowledge we need to understand what's happening with practical info on how we participate in our own governance...just as our Founding Fathers designed it.
I have a lot to say about what is going on right now with our democracy and the impact it is having on free and fair elections in 2026 and 2028. You can have it all sent straight to your inbox by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member now. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
January 4, 2026 at 3:46 AM
I have a lot to say about what is going on right now with our democracy and the impact it is having on free and fair elections in 2026 and 2028. You can have it all sent straight to your inbox by becoming a Democracy Docket premium member now. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
The truth seems obvious to anyone willing to open their eyes. Trump has decided that whatever the files contain is more damaging to him than the political cost of keeping them under wraps as the country clamors for their release. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/for-...
For Trump, the Epstein Cover-Up Beats the Truth
As one of her first acts as Attorney General, Pam Bondi wrote a letter to the new head of the FBI, Kash Patel, demanding that the “full and complete Epstein files” be delivered to her office by the ne...
www.democracydocket.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
The truth seems obvious to anyone willing to open their eyes. Trump has decided that whatever the files contain is more damaging to him than the political cost of keeping them under wraps as the country clamors for their release. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/for-...
Donald Trump's unprecedented data grab is central to a broader strategy of voter suppression, election subversion, and litigation designed to undermine free and fair elections in 2026 and beyond. This is the biggest fight for free and fair elections we have faced in years.
Watch, learn and share.
Watch, learn and share.
WARNING: Trump’s 2026 Plan to Weaponize Your Voter Data
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January 3, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Donald Trump's unprecedented data grab is central to a broader strategy of voter suppression, election subversion, and litigation designed to undermine free and fair elections in 2026 and beyond. This is the biggest fight for free and fair elections we have faced in years.
Watch, learn and share.
Watch, learn and share.
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January 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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If Donald Trump wanted these records reviewed and released quickly, they would be. Lawyers from other government agencies could be deployed to assist with the review. Nonlawyers could handle many of the administrative tasks. Trump could pressure compliant private law firms to contribute resources.
For Trump, the Epstein Cover-Up Beats the Truth
As one of her first acts as Attorney General, Pam Bondi wrote a letter to the new head of the FBI, Kash Patel, demanding that the “full and complete Epstein files” be delivered to her office by the ne...
www.democracydocket.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM
If Donald Trump wanted these records reviewed and released quickly, they would be. Lawyers from other government agencies could be deployed to assist with the review. Nonlawyers could handle many of the administrative tasks. Trump could pressure compliant private law firms to contribute resources.
🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump is facing sharp criticism for bypassing Congress and conducting an overnight military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, the authoritarian leader of Venezuela, and bring him to the United States to stand trial. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘Grave Abuse of Power’: Critics Blast Trump for Bypassing Congress in Venezuela Military Operation
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January 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM
🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump is facing sharp criticism for bypassing Congress and conducting an overnight military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, the authoritarian leader of Venezuela, and bring him to the United States to stand trial. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Bill Ackman asked people on X about voter ID. I decided to take his question seriously and answer it.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Bill Ackman asked people on X about voter ID. I decided to take his question seriously and answer it.
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NEW EPISODE: This is going to be the biggest election story in 2026. The Trump Department of Justice is aggressively seeking access to Americans’ most sensitive voter data—including Social Security numbers, party affiliation, voting history, and signatures—by suing more than 20 states.
WARNING: Trump’s 2026 Plan to Weaponize Your Voter Data
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January 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
NEW EPISODE: This is going to be the biggest election story in 2026. The Trump Department of Justice is aggressively seeking access to Americans’ most sensitive voter data—including Social Security numbers, party affiliation, voting history, and signatures—by suing more than 20 states.
There are chilling words and a telling comparison as we head towards elections in 2026 and 2028.
FOX: Will you throw your support behind María Corina Machado?
TRUMP: Well, we're gonna have to look at it. Right now, they have a VP as you know. But the election of Maduro was a disgrace just like my election was a disgrace. 2020 was a disgrace -- a real disgrace -- now 2024 was too big to rig.
TRUMP: Well, we're gonna have to look at it. Right now, they have a VP as you know. But the election of Maduro was a disgrace just like my election was a disgrace. 2020 was a disgrace -- a real disgrace -- now 2024 was too big to rig.
January 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
There are chilling words and a telling comparison as we head towards elections in 2026 and 2028.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:56 AM
CBS News has capitulated but Democracy Docket never will. I created it without any corporate backers or private equity investors. It's only accountable to its members who help support its 22-person team. Become one now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The big data and increased computing power that enable artificial intelligence are emboldening Republicans to deploy more sophisticated techniques to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat next November. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Trump’s DOJ Wants Your Data
Donald Trump and the Republican Party know that they are likely to be voted out of power in November 2026. The tools they are counting on to prevent this are the same ones being deployed by the larges...
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January 3, 2026 at 2:06 AM
The big data and increased computing power that enable artificial intelligence are emboldening Republicans to deploy more sophisticated techniques to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat next November. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...