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Marc Elias: We Didn't Save Democracy, We Bought Time

Katie Couric

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With less than 50 days until the midterm elections, major battles are already underway over voting rights, election rules, redistricting, and how Americans vote.

Katie Couric sits down with Marc Elias, a leading election lawyer, founder of Democracy Docket, and founder of Elias Law Group, to discuss the legal fights shaping the 2026 midterms.

They discuss the Supreme Court’s recent rulings on mail-in voting, rapidly changing congressional maps, voter rolls, election security, and what could happen if election results are challenged after Election Day.

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20 Comments

@Jami333 2 weeks ago

Marc, you are going to go into the history books as one of the few good guys who did everything you could to save democracy. We are eternally grateful for everything you do.

@Truththough87 2 weeks ago

Thank you Marc 🇺🇸nobody can ever accuse you, of not fighting back, when so many cowards, are not, historically, you will definitely be remembered as a Hero.

@bobhrfarm 2 weeks ago

Damn, Marc, thanks for your efforts in combatting this wild stuff from the Administration.

@OwlObservers 2 weeks ago (edited)

I'm soooooo glad you guys brought on this guy! Thank God for Marc Elias and his team.

@lorayne861 2 weeks ago

Canadian here. Marc Elias is a super hero in my book! He and his colleagues are working so hard to preserve your countries democracy. I am sending good wishes and prayers for all USA citizens doing this work and for the Democrats to take both the House and the Senate. I am also praying that you all have a back up plan if Trump cheats and the election is thrown! 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸🙏🤞Let's make the world a better place!

@patriciahilldesign 2 weeks ago

Mark Elias is a HERO 🦸‍♂️ ❤❤❤❤

@jeanninelee9849 2 weeks ago

One of my trusted resources. I listen to most of his videos and support Democracy Docket. I really hope history remembers all his and his team's efforts to protect democracy.

@GramaGigi 2 weeks ago

For the sake of our country and your right to vote and have your vote counted do what you can to support Democracy Docket and Marc Elias. They are litigating to save democracy. Even if it’s only $1.00. Litigating cases all over the country is not free. When you want the best lawyer for the job it costs money to send lawyers across the country and to file cases with the courts. If 100,000 people each donated $1.00 that would be $100,000 used to litigate cases

@Justthefactssir 2 weeks ago

I love Marc so much! Thank you Katie!!!

@ambesa1 2 weeks ago

Respect to Marc! I hope he becomes an AG with the new administration. That man has all the receipts.

@awamer2116 13 days ago

Katie, thank you. And please continue to highlight the constitutional issues. People are numb to the existential crisis of democracy. Existential crisis !!!

@ramonabienstock5297 2 weeks ago

Thank Katie and Mark excellent interview 💙💙‼️

@jayfarber4251 2 weeks ago

They don’t care about court orders . They will try anyways.

@danfellows2190 2 weeks ago

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@donnasomers8186 2 weeks ago

Great, informative conversation! Thank you.

@dukeofdubuque950 2 weeks ago

Marc, we the people are so fortunate to have you represent us. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@clocksurfer 2 weeks ago

16:39 Counselor, it is NOT true that this is a historically conservative Supreme Court! This is a historically FASCIST/AUTHORITARIAN Supreme Court. There is a difference.