Vote-counting continues in many states and counters are under pressure and others under threats. But many of them say they won’t allow anyone to stop them.
American Local Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
American local elections like county and city government elections are true laboratories of democracy. A surprising number of the laws that manage American elections are decided locally. So get involved wherever you are to build a better democracy. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on American State Elections.
Pro-Trump threats, protests rattle elections officials in several states
As Biden inches towards a victory, pro-Trump supporters have resorted to protests that have rattled election officials in several states.
What the U.S. election means for countries around the globe
America’s global influence is why its elections are an international event. This is very much the case this year because of an unusual Presidency under Trump.
US Presidential Election Result Unclear as Vote Counting Continues in Key States
The U.S election has not yet yielded its result as voting continues in key states. Trump and Biden are neck to neck in the election.
At the End of a Chaotic Campaign, an Election Day That Defied the Worst Fears
Election day Tuesday 3, 2020, went off with little more than a few glitches contrary to fears that it would be chaotic following a chaotic campaign.
We Have Never Had Final Results on Election Day
Trump has tried to delegitimize ballots counted after the elections on November 3rd. However, vote counting after elections has been common practice by states in the past.
Conservative News Sites Fuel Voter Fraud Misinformation
There is the amplification of false claims of fraud by conservative news sites. A new Harvard study describes it as a “propaganda feedback loop”.
Eight of America’s Most Unusual Polling Places
We expect polling places to be formalised settings where voters exercise their voting rights. But there are some unusual polling places.
Voter registration deadlines could see more online glitches
Voter registration systems have experienced several malfunctions recently. There is a risk that this will continue to be the case as elections near.
Early Voting Analysis: Huge Turnout By Democrats
Early voting is well-underway with millions of Americans turning up at polls. Early analysis shows a huge turnout by democrats.