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
Sep 09 Election security experts urge Georgia to swap out touchscreen voting machines By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The group responded to what they call “serious threats” posed by an apparent breach of voting equipment in Coffee County. Continue reading
Nov 01 As Election Day nears, most U.S. adults say future of democracy is under threat By Laura Santhanam There are two realities on who -- and what -- poses the greatest threat to American democracy, according to this latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watchdog investigates if DOJ officials tried to overturn election By Associated Press Inspector General Michael Horowitz said Monday that the investigation will probe allegations concerning the conduct of former and current Justice Department officials but will not extend to other government officials. Continue reading