For recounting votes, several county supervisors of elections want to use their high-speed ballot auditing systems.
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.
Voting by App is a Thing, and it’s Spreading
You might be a little surprised to hear that some voters in parts of the country are voting from home, using an app.
Federal Court to Block NC’s Voter ID Before 2020 Elections
A federal court said Thursday that it will, at least temporarily, block North Carolina from requiring photo ID at the polls next year.
States are at the forefront of efforts to secure elections in 2020
Government officials are on the front lines of a different kind of battlefield – …helping to defend American democracy by ensuring free and fair elections.
As 2020 heats up, here’s what you need to know about primaries and caucuses
Ahead of 2020, Lucy Diavolo revisits primaries and caucuses, addressing how they work, how they’re different, and why they matter in presidential elections.
Biden: “I will make voter protection a foundation of my administration”
In an op-ed published Sunday in The State, Joe Biden promised to make voter protection the foundation of his administration if elected in 2020.
Trump’s victory was the reason for this woman filing for divorce
A left-leaning woman disapproved of husband’s shift to the right. She finally divorced him after 24 years of marriage when he voted for Trump in 2016.
Trump Rails Against Democratic Lawmakers Amid Partisan Standoff over Senate Impeachment Trial
U.S. President Donald Trump berated Democratic lawmakers over his impeachment Tuesday as a legislative standoff continues over a Senate impeachment trial.
Republicans traditionally the vote suppressors, Trump campaign aide
Campaign aide tells Trump Republicans have traditionally been the ones suppressing votes, later says he was referring to false allegations against GOP.
Across key 2020 states, there are barriers to voting rights ahead of polls
Key states like Wisconsin, Georgia, Ohio are now battleground for voting access as purges and absentee ballot qualifications loom ahead of 2020 elections.