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DHS Official Responsible for Election Security Previously Called to Ban Voting Machines
“The security of our election infrastructure depends on leadership that is trusted," a voting rights advocate said.
FBI Subpoenas Election Audit Records From 2020 Presidential Race in Arizona
Critics allege the Trump administration may use the materials to interfere with the 2026 midterms.
Trump Urges Passage of the SAVE America Act — With New Provisions
Trump wants Congress to add voter ID and mail-in ballot restrictions, as well as unrelated anti-trans provisions.
Trump Black History Message Pushes Bill Critics Say Disenfranchises Black Voters
The SAVE America Act, which imposes strict ID limits among other provisions, has been called “Jim Crow 2.0” by critics.
DHS System for Confirming Voter Citizenship Is Making Widespread Mistakes
A federal verification tool expanded under Trump has misidentified hundreds of voters as noncitizens.
I’ve Witnessed Trump Weaponize Georgia Ballots for Years. Then He Stole Mine.
The FBI raid of Fulton County’s election hub is just one worrisome incident in a pattern of election interference.
Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar Joins House GOP to Pass Voter Suppression Bill
Experts and watchdog groups slammed the bill, which would also require states to share voter information with DHS.
Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Join National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans say they would prefer a system in which presidents are elected based on the popular vote.
The UK’s Anti-Migrant Right Is Surging. Local Elections Will Test Their Power.
As the anti-immigrant Reform UK Party has risen in the polls, the Labour Party has co-opted some of its toxic policies.
Trump Says He’ll Only Accept 2026 Midterms If He Deems Them “Honest”
Trump’s comments on Wednesday come just days after he called on Republicans to “nationalize” state-managed elections.