Cyberattacks on elections are still a major concern. Microsoft is warning that it is seeing an increase in such attacts on its customers.
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.
Trump tells his supporters to become poll watchers
On Tuesday Donald Trump again made baseless accusations of how Democrats will rig elections. He then called on supporters to become poll watchers.
Voting in person Nov. 3? Expect drive-thrus, sports arenas
This year’s elections will be quite like nothing ever seen before. Stadia, drive-thrus and even movie theatres are set to become polling places.
Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle
Russia interfered in the 2016 elections and there have been concerns it might do so again. Election officials are preparing for new Russian interference battle.
Free express mail option for their absentee ballot now available for overseas military, family members
Overseas military and family members now have a free express mail option for their absentee ballot ahead of the November elections.
Voting Twice? Trump Creates a New Headache for Election Officials
Trump is encouraging voters to cast both mail-in and in-person ballots. Voting twice will, however, create a new challenge for the voting system.
State voter registration systems have not been hacked, officials say
A viral Russian newspaper article prompted concerns over hacked voter registration systems. However, officials have said this hasn’t happened.
Young people are trying to save the US election amid dire poll worker shortages
Poll workers are in short supply despite elections being around the corner in November. Young people are, however, doing much to save the election.
World views versus party systems: understanding fractionalisation in America and finding coming ground
If we look at the DNC and RNC as two divergent world views versus party systems, we can start to unearth the why-why our country is so deeply divided.
Empty US College Campuses are Making it Harder for Students to Vote
Students across the US went home due the coronavirus pandemic. But empty campuses are making it harder for students to vote.