After Iowa people are worried about tech delaying election results but the trend is toward absentee and mail-in ballots having more potential to do so.
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.
Senate GOP blocks three election security bills
Under the Senate’s rules, any one senator can ask for unanimous consent to pass a bill, but any one senator can object and block their requests.
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to combat cyberattacks
Bipartisanship is key to curtailing cyberattacks on U.S. elections. A new bipartisan bill does exactly that, targeting cyberattacks as 2020 polls loom.
DHS Faces 2020 Election Security Planning Challenges
Against the backdrop of Russian interference in 2016 elections, election security is high on the DHS’s list as Americans head to polls in 2020.
CISA Releases Election Security Plan Following GAO Criticism
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released its response to criticisms over its preparedness ahead of the 2020 elections.
Here’s why ranked choice voting is having a moment
A recurrent question during Presidential elections in America is on the way we vote. Ranked choice voting is having a moment ahead of the 2020 polls.
Trump budget would cut election agency but boost cybersecurity
The White House has transmitted the President’s proposed budget to Congress. Named “Better America” it cuts election agency but set to boost cyber security.
Election security chief urges public to be vigilant
U.S. Elections Threats Executive says there is yet no information that attempts have been made to compromise upcoming polls but has prescribed vigilance.
Voters again to face tsunami of online disinformation, experts warn
Disinformation marred the 2016 elections like never before in U.S. history. But voters again to face tsunami of online disinformation.
19 African American women who fought for voting rights
African Americans were granted voting rights only after a long and bitter struggle. Several African American women were pivotal to this exemplary struggle.