Voting Rights in 2026: Litigation, State Constitutional Protections, and Election-Day Issues

Litigation partner Norman Pentelovitch moderated a panel for the Minnesota State Bar Association’s “Rule of Law” CLE series, highlighting recent developments in voting rights law following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais. The panelists discussed the growing role of state statutory and constitutional claims, with particular attention to Minnesota law and the role of state courts.

The session also examined practical election administration issues expected to emerge during the 2026 election cycle, such as voter eligibility challenges, voter intimidation, absentee ballot disputes, and related topics.