An employee from Dominion voting systems is suing the Trump campaign for defamation and for inflicting emotional distress.
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.
Fox News, Newsmax shoot down aired election claims
Smartmatic, Dominion in row with Fox News and Newsmax, raising prospects of legal action for statements around election fraud.
Voting machine firm demands pro-Trump attorney retract bogus claims about 2020 election
Dominion Voting Systems has demanded that one of Trump campaign lawyers, Sidney Powell, should retract her bogus claims about the 2020 election.
Fired election security official to testify as Senate GOP pursues alleged ‘irregularities’
Fired election security boss Chris Krebs to testify Wednesday before GOP-controlled Senate that says it wants to go on with election fraud investigation.
Former Cybersecurity Chief Sues Trump Campaign for Defamation
Former cybersecurity boss, Chris Krebs, fired by Trump last month for asserting November 3 elections were secure, has sued Trump campaign for defamation.
Officials: Trump attacks on voting putting election staff at risk
Since November 3 Trump has launched baseless attacks on America’s electoral integrity. His attacks are putting election staff at risk, officials warned.
How Government Officials Delivered a Disaster-Free Election
Despite fears COVID, cyberattacks, misinformation might jeopardize the November 3 elections, voting was smooth and secure. Why so and what are the lessons?
Officials, stakeholders: Election was ‘most secure in American history’
“There is no evidence that any voting system deleted or lost votes, changed votes, or was in any way compromised,” officials have said, contradicting Trump.
Election Officials Prepare for Voter Intimidation Threat
There are warnings of voter intimidation threats ahead of elections and state election officials are taking measures to address the problem.
As voters cast their ballots, courts nationwide issue election security edicts
Courts across the US have issued security edicts with election security implications. This comes as elections are underway at historic levels in several states.