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

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

This presentation will focus on recent developments in voting rights law following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, including the growing role of state statutory and constitutional claims, with particular attention to Minnesota law and the role of state courts. It will also cover practical election administration issues likely to arise during the 2026 election cycle, such as voter eligibility challenges, voter intimidation, absentee ballot disputes, and related topics. 

Moderator: 

Norman Pentelovitch, HCBA President Elect, Assistant General Counsel 3M

Panelists:

Professor Richard Painter, S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law, University of Minnesota Law

Chelsea Walcker, Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer, Groundwork Legal

TBD

CLE Credits:
1.0 Standard CLE Credits | Event Code: TBD 

Registration Deadline:
July 27th at 12:15 pm. To register after that time, email the program manager.

The Role of the Rule of Law CLE Series: Lawyering in a Constantly Evolving Legal Landscape 

The ABA’s World Justice Project has proposed a working definition of the rule of law that includes four principles: 

• A system of self-government in which all persons, including the government, are accountable under the law 
• A system based on fair, publicized, broadly understood and stable laws 
• A fair, robust, and accessible legal process in which rights and responsibilities based in law are evenly enforced 
• Diverse, competent, and independent lawyers and judges 

Rule of Law Series Dates

• May 27, 2026
  Federal Domestic Use of Force: The Legal Framework
• May 11, 2026
  The Rule of Law and the American Dream
• March 25, 2026
  Leadership, Service, and the Rule of Law in Challenging Times for New Lawyers
• February 24, 2026
  POSTPONED- Immigration Courts in Crisis: Removal Proceedings and the Erosion of Due Process
• December 30, 2025
  A Second Bill of Particulars | On Demand
• September 30, 2025
  Navigating Strings Attached: The Future of Federal Grant Qualifications | On Demand
• September 26, 2025
  A Conversation with Judge Tunheim on the Rule of Law | On Demand
• June 24, 2025
  Protecting Nonprofits in Uncertain Times Through Pro Bono Service | On Demand
• June 4, 2025
  Ethical Responsibility in Challenging Times — and All Times | On Demand
• May 13, 2025
  Navigating Emerging Threats to Nonprofits: Legal Considerations for Attorneys and Board Members | On Demand
• April 24, 2025
  The Magna Carta, Constitutionalism, and the Rise of the Rule of Law | On Demand 
• April 21, 2025
  How Lawyers Can Prepare Their Corporate Clients for Immigration Site Visits | On Demand 

Remote instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations.

Refunds will be processed for cancellation requests received in writing 24 hours before the event. Requests outside of that window are not eligible. You may send a colleague in your place if you are unable to attend.