There are worries over millions of votes not being counted if they are cast late. This has prompted millions of voters into early voting.
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.
In State After State, Voters Face Barriers to the Ballot Box
Voters are still facing major barriers to voting in several states including in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa and Kentucky.
Election Officials Prepare for Voter Intimidation Threat
There are warnings of voter intimidation threats ahead of elections and state election officials are taking measures to address the problem.
As voters cast their ballots, courts nationwide issue election security edicts
Courts across the US have issued security edicts with election security implications. This comes as elections are underway at historic levels in several states.
Experts: Disinformation poses greatest threat to the election
While some believe cybersecurity and the coronavirus are the top concern in upcoming polls, election experts think it is disinformation.
Hotels are taking on a new role during the pandemic: Polling locations
As a result of the social-distancing rules due to the pandemic, cities are turning to hotels to provide space for voters to exercise their civic duty.
All Americans abroad can use military post offices to mail ballots
Americans overseas can mail their ballots from a military post office for the Nov. 3 election, regardless of whether they have base access, official said.
Pence, Harris Spar Over COVID-19 in Vice Presidential Debate
Vice President Pence and Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris debated at the University of Utah Wednesday night. They sparred among other things over COVID-19.
Is Direct Democracy the Cure for What Ails the Nation?
Allowing Americans to vote, by referendum, on the biggest issues wouldn’t be legally challenging or risky.
Election Grants Face Conservative Interference
Conservative public interest law firm sued three swing states to block officials from using elections grants, stating they do not want progressives to win.