Politics

Election Offices Are Cash-Strapped After Bans on Private Grants

Matt Vasilogambros / Stateline Apr 24, 2024 Pushed by conservative activists, 28 states have banned outside funding in elections over the past four years. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Many New Voting Systems Aren’t Ready for Prime Time

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Mar 9, 2020 Will election officials heed lessons for fall’s higher-turnout contests? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Super Tuesday Is an Election Security Acid Test

CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY / The Associated Press Mar 3, 2020 States have been racing to shore up cybersecurity defenses, replace aging, vulnerable voting equipment and train for worst-case scenarios. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Georgia Election Officials Accused of Destroying Evidence

KATE BRUMBACK / The Associated Press Jul 26, 2019 The state's voting system was scrutinized last year when Georgia's election chief Brian Kemp narrowly beat Stacey Abrams for governor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Disturbing Reason Mitch McConnell Won’t Secure Our Elections

Ilana Novick Jun 11, 2019 Safety measures enjoy bipartisan support, but the senate majority leader continues to block them. A look at his donors helps explain why. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Long Lines, Machine Breakdowns Mar Vote on Election Day

By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY, COLLEEN LONG and MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Nov 6, 2018 Reports of unexpected closings at polling stations, plus malfunctioning equipment and long waits, made for midterm-election challenges in several states. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Here’s How to Make Sure Your Vote Is Properly Counted

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Oct 10, 2018 And what to do if something goes wrong this Election Day. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

6 Reasons for Hope in Trump Times (Video)

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org Jul 29, 2018 In these darkest of days, here’s what gives me hope. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Election Security a High Priority—Until It Comes to Paying for New Voting Machines

Kate Rabinowitz / ProPublica Feb 20, 2018 Local election administrators across the country face new problems and threats. But their budgets for new voting equipment remain inadequate. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Biggest Threat to the Election Isn’t Coming From Russia

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2016 Despite all the fearmongering about Russian hackers, there's a vulnerability closer to home that could compromise the November election; purebreds may not actually fit under the definition of a dog; meanwhile, a pirate party may be taking over Iceland's government. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Election Fraud Concerns Extend Beyond Conspiracy Theorists

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Oct 8, 2016 Potential vulnerabilities in the voting system raise alarms about what could happen when American citizens cast their ballots Nov. 8. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Early Problems Reported at the Polls

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2008 Long lines were one form of fun awaiting voters around the country as they made their way to the polls on Tuesday; early voters also reported troubles of a more potentially prohibitive nature in battleground states. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )