Trump has tried to delegitimize ballots counted after the elections on November 3rd. However, vote counting after elections has been common practice by states in the past.
Democracy in America articles
This Democracy in America archive has all our articles about election reform in the United States. The section is meant to encourage discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of the election system and help you build new ideas for the future. Be sure to check out our main section on American democracy as well.
Long lines, broken machines: Why voters should not be too worried about some poll site snafus
Trump has constantly lambasted mail-in voting in baseless conspiracy theory. Experts have however said the voting method is safe.
Senate confirms Barrett to Supreme Court, sealing a conservative majority for decades
The Senate on Monday voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, solidifying a conservative majority on the high court for a generation.
The Political Donation History Of Wealthy Sports Owners
American professional sports owners have contributed nearly $47 million in federal elections since 2015, according to research by ESPN.
Conservative News Sites Fuel Voter Fraud Misinformation
There is the amplification of false claims of fraud by conservative news sites. A new Harvard study describes it as a “propaganda feedback loop”.
Trump And Biden Had A Real Debate, And 4 Other Takeaways
Trump and Biden had their second and last presidential debate before the elections Thursday. There are a number of takeaways.
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Barrett Supreme Court Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination. The vote was boycotted by the Democrats on the committee.
Eight of America’s Most Unusual Polling Places
We expect polling places to be formalised settings where voters exercise their voting rights. But there are some unusual polling places.
Voter registration deadlines could see more online glitches
Voter registration systems have experienced several malfunctions recently. There is a risk that this will continue to be the case as elections near.
Early Voting Analysis: Huge Turnout By Democrats
Early voting is well-underway with millions of Americans turning up at polls. Early analysis shows a huge turnout by democrats.