Trump made baseless claims that absentee ballots are fraudulent but few such ballots tossed out in the last election tell a different story.
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Study: How Online Propagandists Targeted The 2020 Election
There was a vast disinformation campaign in the last election aiming to influence the result mostly in favour of the incumbent President.
How Can States Design Equitable Voter Registration Systems?
Voter registration systems are yet to be fully equitable. Some states are implementing automatic voter registration (AVR) as a way out.
Nevada could ditch caucuses
Lawmakers in Nevada are considering dumping the caucus tradition for a presidential primary aiming to put Nevada first in the primary schedule.
Texas: Election integrity or suppression?
Concerns over voting rights in Texas as governor takes direct aim at elections citing “integrity” despite no evidence for fraud in last election.
Obscure Alaska court case could end super PACs
Super PACs are a dominant feature of American democracy. However, an obscure Alaska court case could end them, reshaping US democracy.
Should California adopt a stricter recall election law?
California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing a recall effort. As this is happening relevant laws are under scrutiny across political lines.
Are Douglass Mackey’s Memes Illegal?
In 2016 Douglass Mackey allegedly conspired to distribute a meme aimed at deceiving pro-Hillary voters. But were his actions illegal?
2022 Election Preparations Disrupted by Redistricting Data Delay
Detailed population data that state legislatures and redistricting commissions need to redraw congressional lines won’t arrive.
Wyoming GOP pushes strict limits on absentee balloting
Wyoming Republican Party is asking authorities to ban mail-in voting and limit who votes using absenting ballot among other things.