As Trump’s supporters threaten election workers, law enforcement has taken little action. Reuters tracked down nine of these attackers.
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.
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.
Partisan actors may replace election workers who quit over threats
An expert has now cautioned that partisan individuals may be used to replace election workers who leave because of the threats.
US election workers face threats and harassment
Officials who uphold the election machinery say threats are the new normal as Trump and his allies erroneously allege the vote was stolen.
Election Cybersecurity: Protecting Against Election Cyber Attacks
Intelligent systems can be used to gather data and communicate with other systems so they could be exposed to cyber threats.
Arizona ballot review undermined election security
The partisan ballot review in Maricopa County, Arizona, has undermined election officials’ efforts to secure elections, experts say.
Arizona official seeks probe after voter data posted online
After voter registration documents were leaked online, Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has asked for an investigation.
Election officials fear for the future of American elections
Ever since he lost the 2020 election Donald Trump has attacked America’s electoral system leading elections officials to fear for its future.
Voting think tank launches lawyer network to defend election officials
A legal defense network has been established by a national elections center to provide pro bono lawyers to vote counting workers.