The U.S. Government’s recent report on countering cyber threats offers a bleak picture of what could happen if critical systems were brought down.
American Local Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Coons follows up on election security briefing
Delaware Senator, Chris Coons, has released a statement after attending an all-senators classified briefing on election security from Trump Admin officials.
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden proposes nationwide vote-by-mail in response to coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak will influence the way Americans will be voting. Oregon’s Senator, Ron Wyden, is proposing a nationwide vote-by-mail.
What Election Officials Are Doing To Prevent Coronavirus Transmission While Voting
The COVID-19 outbreak requires new measures for the success of the 2020 elections. Little is known about what states are doing to prevent its transmission.
Vote Early Day effort launches to get more people to the polls
Apart from encouraging early voting, Vote Early Day helps people, particularly young voters, stay educated on state laws related to early voting.
“No Excuse” Vote-by-Mail Option Across All States for 2020 Elections
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak U.S. Vote has asked congress to enact a uniform election requirement to allow all voters to request Vote-by-Mail Ballots.
The coronavirus outbreak could lead to meddling in U.S. election
State-backed internet trolls could try to exaggerate the threat of the coronavirus to keep Americans from going to the polls in upcoming elections.
Trans voters could be turned away in 2020 U.S. election, report says
Thousands of transgender Americans may not vote this year because they look different on their I.D. documents. This could affect the Democratic turnout.
Interview: Electoral Administration in Broward County in Florida
Broward County in Florida has vote counting challenges. Finding a Broward Supervisor of Elections who can bring back confidence has also been difficult.
MTV launches campaign for more polling stations on campuses
College students represent a crucial voting bloc in the election, but for many young people voting isn’t readily accessible.