There are worries over millions of votes not being counted if they are cast late. This has prompted millions of voters into early voting.
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In State After State, Voters Face Barriers to the Ballot Box
Voters are still facing major barriers to voting in several states including in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa and Kentucky.
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.
Experts: Disinformation poses greatest threat to the election
While some believe cybersecurity and the coronavirus are the top concern in upcoming polls, election experts think it is disinformation.
Hotels are taking on a new role during the pandemic: Polling locations
As a result of the social-distancing rules due to the pandemic, cities are turning to hotels to provide space for voters to exercise their civic duty.
Is Direct Democracy the Cure for What Ails the Nation?
Allowing Americans to vote, by referendum, on the biggest issues wouldn’t be legally challenging or risky.
Election Grants Face Conservative Interference
Conservative public interest law firm sued three swing states to block officials from using elections grants, stating they do not want progressives to win.
More States Are Using Ballot Drop Boxes. Why Are They So Controversial?
There are more and more states that are using ballot drop boxes for the election. However, they have remained controversial.
Trump seizes on small election issues to spread concern
Trump is using minor issues such as the nine ballots discarded in Pennsylvania and people being sent double ballots to spread concern.