The Arizona recount came to an end today, but sparked similar attempts in other states that are still debating a year old election.
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Democrats, GOP Push Back Against Partisan Election Audits
The sham Maricopa County recount has been chastised, largely Democrats but also some Republicans, for compromising election security.
State GOP leaders push new 2020 election reviews as Arizona report looms
As the results of the GOP sham election audit in Maricopa county, Arizona, loom, more GOP leaders are considering 2020 election reviews.
Experts call for rigorous audit to protect California recall
Copies of election systems were released nationwide ahead of California’s recall vote, prompting calls for a rigorous pre-election audit.
Inspector Urges Ethics Review at FEC After Report
After ProPublica uncovered a key employee’s undeclared ties to Trump, the FEC’s inspector general has asked for a review of regulations.
The Case For Optimism About American Democracy
Despite confidence in American democracy being at an all-time low, a new view makes the case for optimism about American democracy
Stopping Executive Branch Abuse Of Power
Biden has taken steps in revitalizing the past’s conventional administrative traditions, but there is still much more work to be done.
Experts Warn Against ‘Sham Election Audits’ Movement
Against the backdrop of the controversial Maricopa County audit, some key experts have warned of a ‘sham election audits’ movement.
Few AZ Voter Fraud Cases, Discrediting Trump’s Claims
Trump’s claims of voter fraud have been debunked again, with Arizona election authorities finding fewer than 200 cases of possible fraud.
Why Is It So Hard To Settle A Disputed Election?
Unlike other established democracies, the U.S. has unique constitutional requirements and a tangle of local, state, and federal relations.