Sep 25 Election rules are changing in several states, even with voting set to begin By Ali Swenson, Associated Press It can be a challenge to keep track of these 11th-hour changes, so here's a quick guide. Continue reading
Sep 17 From panic buttons to bulletproof glass, U.S. election officials are preparing for threats By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Across the country, local election directors are beefing up their security in advance of Election Day on Nov. 5 to keep their workers and polling places safe while also ensuring that ballots and voting procedures won't be tampered with. Continue reading
Sep 02 Noncitizen voting is extremely rare, yet Republicans are making it a major election concern By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Republicans have raised concerns about the possibility that noncitizens will be voting and they have taken steps in numerous states to address that prospect, even though cases of noncitizens actually voting are rare. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 4:42 How Wisconsin tests its voting machines to ensure election accuracy By William Brangham, Matt Loffman Wisconsin is holding congressional and state primary elections this Tuesday. They're seen by some as a dry run for November when the battleground state will play a crucial role in deciding the next president. Election officials have been increasingly transparent… Continue watching
Jun 21 Republican convention security will allow guns within outer perimeter, sets parade route for protestors amid ACLU lawsuit By Todd Richmond, Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — People will be allowed to carry guns within blocks of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next month and protesters will be given two outdoor stages, one within sight of the convention arena, under a security plan… Continue reading
Jun 10 Why election security experts are concerned about Nevada’s plan to expand electronic voting By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press The ability to cast ballots electronically has the potential to boost turnout but raises security concerns. Continue reading
Dec 02 Rural Arizona county certifies election after judge’s order By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press A rural Arizona county has certified its midterm election results after blowing past the deadline in state law… Continue reading
Nov 25 Midterms free of feared chaos as voting experts look to 2024 By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Overall, Election Day went better than many expected. But groups focused on threats to American democracy say the biggest challenge is still ahead: the 2024 presidential race. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 6:06 Republican groups file legal challenges to voting process before Election Day Approaching the last day of voting in these midterms, lawsuits have been filed targeting the elections process in several key states. The challenges take issue with how votes are being cast and which ballots get counted. The lawsuits threaten to… Continue watching
Oct 28 Armed group can monitor Arizona ballot drop boxes, federal judge rules By Anita Snow, Associated Press A federal judge Friday refused to bar a group from monitoring outdoor ballot boxes in Arizona’s largest county where watchers have shown up armed and in ballistic vests, saying to do so could violate the monitors' constitutional rights. Continue reading