A viral Russian newspaper article prompted concerns over hacked voter registration systems. However, officials have said this hasn’t happened.
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.
Young people are trying to save the US election amid dire poll worker shortages
Poll workers are in short supply despite elections being around the corner in November. Young people are, however, doing much to save the election.
USPS removes thousands of mailboxes each year; in 2020, mail-in ballots make it political
The USPS removes postal boxes each year. However, the context of the 2020 presidential election has rather politicised this routine operation.
Empty US College Campuses are Making it Harder for Students to Vote
Students across the US went home due the coronavirus pandemic. But empty campuses are making it harder for students to vote.
More People With Felony Convictions Can Vote, but Roadblocks Remain
Blocks for felons to vote have been a major concern in US elections. While more and more felons can vote these roadblocks remain.
The election security hole everyone ignores
There are several election security threats. However, everyone seems to ignore one in particular – the electronic devices used during voting.
Postmaster General Vows To Election Officials He’ll Treat Ballots ‘Like Gold’
After concerns overhaul of the USPS would hamper vote-by-mail this November, Postmaster has promised to prioritise mail ballots.
There’s No Evidence Supporting Trump’s Mail Ballot Warnings, FBI Says
President Trump made election security claims that suggested fraud schemes around mail-in voting. The FBI finds no evidence for them.
Election Officials Most Worried About Voter Procrastination
As uncertainty looms over pandemic elections in November 2020 election officials are worried about voter procrastination.
In Senate testimony, DeJoy denies intent to disrupt mail-in voting
USPS Postmaster has been accused of attempts to disrupt mail-in voting in service changes. He has denied this in Senate testimony.