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More Than 550,000 Mail Ballots Have Already Been Rejected in 2020
Ballot issues could tip the election, as the 2016 race was decided by about 77,000 combined votes over three states.
Facebook’s Political Ad Ban Could Inhibit Ability to Spread Accurate Voting Info
The ban removes a key communication channel just as millions in the U.S. navigate an unfamiliar voting process.
DeJoy Urged to “Step Aside” in Light of Campaign Finance Fraud Allegations
DeJoy's role as Postmaster General is pivotal in terms of securing the integrity of the vote.
Absent Appeals to the Left, Biden Faces Challenge to Win Over Latinx Voters
During the Democratic primary, Latinxs overwhelmingly supported Sen. Bernie Sanders. Will they turn out for Biden?
GOP-Aligned Groups Use Discredited Ideas to Promote Fear of Mail-In Voting
Right-wing groups aren't concerned with election integrity. They want to scare people from using mail-in ballots.
Court Strikes Blow Against Dark Money Just in Time for the 2020 Elections
A recent ruling will require more donors to disclose their role in bankrolling political ads.
American Political Cynicism Could Benefit Trump in November
If voters believe that democracy works only for the corrupt elites, leaders can more easily subvert democratic norms.
Trump May Have Broken the Law by Encouraging NC Residents to Try and Vote Twice
North Carolina's safeguards against double voting do not work the way the president suggests they do.
Trump Threatens to Defund NYC and Other Cities He Deems “Anarchist”
The Justice Department is directed to release its list of “anarchist jurisdictions” within 14 days.
200,000 in Georgia Wrongly Purged From Voting Rolls, Investigation Finds
The study found that 63 percent of those believed to be inactive voters still resided at their registered addresses.