Nov 06 What is a ‘cured’ ballot? By Associated Press If voters casting a ballot in person run into problems at their polling places, they can simply ask the nearest poll worker for help. This is a normal process in many states. Continue reading
Oct 30 This visual history of ballots shows the power of your vote By Joshua Barajas Through the lens of the printed ballot, a new visual history shows how these artifacts capture the evolving values of our democracy. Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch 5:56 News Wrap: Hong Kong police arrest at least 60 protesters In our news wrap Thursday, police in Hong Kong arrested at least 60 people they say violated coronavirus rules and a new national security law banning large protests. Pro-democracy activists had gathered to oppose a holiday marking the founding of… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch Young Voters Played Critical Role in Obama Re-Election Despite Dip in Support Young Voters Played Critical Role in Obama Re-Election Despite Dip in Support… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch For President Obama, Little Time to Enjoy Re-election Before Returning to Work President Obama, Little Time to Enjoy Re-election Before Heading Back to Work… Continue watching
Nov 06 Lines Persist at Polls, Voters Wait to Cast Ballots in Virginia, Ohio, Florida Critical battleground states that are key to President Obama or Mitt Romney's election win have long lines of voters who wait to cast their ballots even after the polls close. The race is tight as election night count goes to… Continue reading
May 23 Watch Egypt’s Historic Election: ‘Even the Most Jaded Were Moved’ Across Egypt, at least 50 million people were eligible to choose from a field of 13 candidates in the country's first free presidential election. Gwen Ifill and McClatchy reporter Nancy Youssef discuss what the historic election means for Egypt's future. Continue watching
Jan 09 Watch Romney on Defense Before New Hampshire Vote as GOP Hopefuls Jockey for Support As voters in New Hampshire prepare to cast their ballots in Tuesday's primary, the GOP field touched on health care and jobs, while spreading 11th-hour criticism of their fellow presidential contenders. Judy Woodruff reports. Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch Electronic Voting Raises Fears of Glitches, Fraud After the problems of the 2000 presidential elections, electronic voting machines were designed to make casting and counting ballots easier and more accurate. But recent problems encountered in several states using the new machines have raised concerns about their reliability… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch California Primary Tests Electronic Voting System The use of electronic voting machines in the California primary last week served as a test case for the rest of the country. Many states have switched to the touch-screen machines after the problems with voting systems in the disputed… Continue watching