Massive amounts were spent by the candidates and independent spenders in the races that decided the 2018 midterms which was rewarded with victory.
Election Transparency articles on Democracy Chronicles
These election transparency articles focus on efforts to introduce openness, communication, and accountability into all levels of government elections. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Public Social Media Databases Reveal New Political Ad Tactics
Public databases that shine a light on online political ads; launched by Facebook and Google before Tuesday’s US elections which shows insights of campaign.
Georgia Election Officials Quietly Patched Security Holes They Denied
A ProPublica analysis found that officials of the state of Georgia in its voter registration hours quietly patch security holes they claimed did not exist.
How Big Oil Can Dodge Facebook’s New Ad Transparency Rules
We’ve identified 12 ad campaigns in which energy, insurance and other industries masked their sponsorship of political messages on Facebook.
US Officials: Election Infrastructure Secure Ahead Of Next Week’s Vote
Cyber sensors deployed to monitor security of voting systems are finding no signs of an imminent attack with midterm elections according to U.S. officials
SuperPACs Using Deceptive Attack Ads Have Become a Plague
Some political groups are borrowing tactics from disinformation campaigns, placing ads on Facebook pretending to be impartial information.
Could Adequate Funding For Voting Machines Make Them Secure?
A prominent security threat facing the midterm elections seems to be more linked to voting machines than international meddling as originally predicted.
Using New Tech Like Blockchain to Battle Land Corruption
Technological solutions to prevent land corruption require resources, but they do not have to be expensive, land rights experts said Tuesday.
How To “Follow The Money” When It Comes To Political Campaigns
A phrase pops up a lot when investigative journalists talk about politics: Follow the money. It can lead you to uncover large scale corruption. Here’s how.
Electionline: Important Election Information Resource Relaunched
Electionline has become a vital platform for finding trusted news and information about the people and processes that guide our nation’s elections.