Russia interfered in the 2016 elections and there have been concerns it might do so again. Election officials are preparing for new Russian interference battle.
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.
Carter affirms safety of mail-in voting after Barr and White House cite him to diminish it
WH and AG Barr tried using former President Jimmy Carter to discredit mail-il voting but the President has affirmed it is a safe voting method.
Fixing America’s Aging Election Technology
America’s voting technology is fast aging. There is a need to address this concern ahead of November elections if the polls will be successful.
Free express mail option for their absentee ballot now available for overseas military, family members
Overseas military and family members now have a free express mail option for their absentee ballot ahead of the November elections.
Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’
New report alleges Trump said he would not go visit a cemetery where America’s World War I heroes are buried because to him these soldiers were ‘losers’ and ‘suckers’.
Voting Twice? Trump Creates a New Headache for Election Officials
Trump is encouraging voters to cast both mail-in and in-person ballots. Voting twice will, however, create a new challenge for the voting system.
State voter registration systems have not been hacked, officials say
A viral Russian newspaper article prompted concerns over hacked voter registration systems. However, officials have said this hasn’t happened.
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.