These frontline election workers made sure the votes were counted in 2020. They got death threats. Their torturers stormed the Capitol.
Election Security articles on Democracy Chronicles
This election security section highlights the importance of protecting the integrity of the vote count. An onslaught of new technologies offer both opportunity and peril for democracy. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
Democratic state officials call on Biden to boost election funding
Top election officials in 14 states Monday asked Biden to boost election funding, citing financial strain of Covid-19, shift to mail voting.
Trump News Site Targets Election Workers, Wave Of Menace
After helping peddle false claims of Trump’s stolen victory in 2020 Trump news sites have now chosen election workers as their target.
Attacks On The 2024 Election Are Already Underway
The groundwork for attacks on the 2024 election is in place and institutions tasked with protecting the vote are part of the problem.
Iranian hackers charged with voter intimidation campaign
Two Iranian hackers were charged Thursday by federal prosecutors with intent to cause disorder during the 2020 presidential election.
Renewed urgency surrounds statewide campaigns
GOP candidates for state office are still questioning the legitimacy of the 2020 election or casting doubt on the conduct of elections.
Election Officials Have Another Year to Fight Disinformation
Election authorities warn there is still work to be done in the run-up to next year’s midterms to fight disinformation, boost trust.
Reuters unmasks Trump supporters who terrified U.S. election officials
As Trump’s supporters threaten election workers, law enforcement has taken little action. Reuters tracked down nine of these attackers.
After attacks on the 2020 election, secretary of state races take on new urgency
The fight over who gets to count the ballots has erupted in states all throughout the country, including Georgia and Arizona.
Election Day poses first security test for Biden officials
On Tuesday, election security authorities in the Biden administration went through their first test run in more than 30 states.