Voting Reform
States Take New Steps to Stop Election Mistruths From Going Viral
To combat the rising threat, some states are bringing on cybersecurity specialists to comb social media and flag posts that spread falsehoods about the voting process. Others have launched ad campaigns to counter disinformation.
Rank-choice Voting Advances as Election Deniers, Voting Right Limitations Gain Traction
Two states and dozens of other jurisdictions have adopted ranked-choice voting for at least some elections.
Voters in This State Could Take Away Governor's Regulatory Authority
The Kansas measure, which will be on the November ballot, would amend the state constitution to give the legislature veto power over everything from police certification to banking regulations to the sale of wild mushrooms.
Republican Election Deniers Rack Up State Level Primary Wins
Former President Trump's clout in state elections was on display this week. In Arizona, his picks for governor and five seats in the legislature won their primaries. In Michigan, five of 10 Trump-endorsed legislative candidates on the ballot prevailed.
Election Laws in Red and Blue States are Changing. Here's How
With primaries underway and this year's November elections approaching, lawmakers in Republican and Democratic states have overhauled laws to both increase and tighten ballot access.
Paper Shortage Threatens to Cause Election Problems
Troubles finding paper for ballots and other materials is just one of the challenges state election officials raised in testimony Thursday on Capitol Hill.
Contentious Fringe Legal Theory Could Reshape State Election Laws
Legal scholars argue the “independent state legislature doctrine” is a radical theory that could disenfranchise voters.
Paper Shortage for Ballots Could Pose Difficulties for Elections
Ballots and other materials require special high-quality paper that some communities may find in short supply, experts warn.
Is it Time for Ranked-choice Voting in the US?
COMMENTARY | Advocates argue that ranked-choice voting solves the problems of other voting methods, while detractors counter that it makes elections unnecessarily complicated.
How Republicans Are Using Preemption to Advance Voter Suppression
COMMENTARY | Expect GOP-led states to continue restricting voting rights in 2022.
Elections Officials Are Still Receiving Death Threats and Harassment About the 2020 Election. They’re Asking Congress For Help.
Three state and local election officials testified before a Senate committee about their terrifying experiences since last year’s election in support of proposed voting reform legislation.
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