The Federal Election Commission’s four leaders are offering lawmakers clashing perspectives on the agency’s very purpose.
Democracy in America articles
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US Can Benefit From Australia’s Compulsory Voting System
In Australia in 2016, about 87 percent of voting-age people participated in the nation’s federal election, or 91 percent of enrolled voters.
Election Assistance Commission Loses Key Tech Expert Ahead Of 2020
The top official responsible for certifying voting systems at the federal Election Assistance Commission is stepping down.
Constitution Party Will Hold Presidential Convention in Charlotte
The Constitution Party national committee has chosen Charlotte, North Carolina, as the location for its 2020 presidential convention.
FBI To Brief House Members On Hacking Of Florida County
The FBI will brief Florida members of Congress next week about the claim that a Florida county was hacked by Russian intelligence in 2016.
How Voter Access Laws and Passion Brought People to the Polls
Marijuana revved up voter interest last year, new election policies made it easier for people to cast ballots, leading to nation’s biggest jump in midterm.
Michigan Lifts Ban On Ballot Photos But Not Selfies
Secretary of State Benson has settled a 2016 lawsuit challenging a ban on so-called ballot selfies. The ban has been around since 1891.
Koch Industries’ Federal Lobbying Rose 35 Percent in First Quarter
Koch Industries, the parent company of the private conglomerate has increased its spending on federal lobbying by 35 percent so far this year.
Offering a New Approach to Ending Gerrymandering
New report by researchers at the Center for American Progress proposes that states purposefully account for voter preferences when drawing districts.
Deep Fake Videos Increasingly Worry U.S. Intelligence Agencies
A video of a seemingly real news anchor, reading a patently false script saying things like the “subways always run on time”.