Politics Nov 04 How election officials are preparing to fight voter intimidation and potential violence By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura
Nation Oct 30 Teen Trump supporter in Florida charged with threatening Harris voters with machete An 18-year-old Donald Trump supporter is facing a felony charge after police say he threatened two Kamala Harris supporters with a machete as they campaigned outside a Florida early voting site. By Terry Spencer, Associated Press
Politics Nov 07 Why the Justice Department is sending monitors to ensure voting rights in 24 states Such monitoring occurs regularly on Election Day. This year, it comes as civil rights groups and the federal government have raised alarm over potential voter intimidation at some polling places and ballot boxes. By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press
Politics Oct 31 Poll workers brace for potential conflict ahead of midterm elections America is getting ready to vote in the midterm election, and poll workers around the country are bracing for possible conflict in an era of polarization and misinformation. By Claire Savage, Carrie Antlfinger, Associated Press
Politics Oct 27 Watch 6:28 Risks of political violence and voter intimidation loom over midterms Old lies about the 2020 election are posing new threats of political violence and voter intimidation in this year's midterms. Mary McCord is Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and a former Justice Department prosecutor. She…
Nov 03 FBI investigates robocalls warning voters to ‘stay home’ By David Klepper, John Flesher, Associated Press The calls, which feature a computerized female voice, began over the summer and increased dramatically last month. Continue reading
Oct 07 Facebook braces for a contested election By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Facebook said it's readied new safeguards for the 2020 U.S. elections that have it better prepared to deal with candidates who prematurely declare victory or contest official results. Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 5:32 Are voters having problems at the polls? By PBS News Hour The integrity of the election has been a major theme this election season. William Brangham speaks with Jessica Huseman of ProPublica about lines and security at the polls, what we are seeing in terms of voter intimidation, who’s allowed to… Continue watching
Nov 04 Democratic party accuses Republicans of voter intimidation in federal court By Josh Cornfield, Associated Press A legal challenge in New Jersey is one of several around the country filed by Democrats claiming Republicans and the Trump campaign are pushing for voter intimidation on Election Day. Continue reading