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Texas Denies Voters Effect of Court Ruling Striking Down Discriminatory Law

Texans without photo ID were supposed to be able to vote this November. But numerous complaints show the state did an awful job, spreading misinformation and turning away some voters. Here’s a rundown of what happened.
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- November 29, 2016
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Voting Problems Present in 2016, But Further Study Needed to Determine Impact

The data isn’t in yet to assess the impact of restrictive voting laws on the 2016 race, but there’s ample evidence that long lines, malfunctioning machines, and confusion created problems on Election Day.
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- November 14, 2016
Long Voting Lines: Explained

If past elections are any indication, at least some voters will wait hours in line to cast their ballot. So what causes long lines on Election Day — and how can officials prevent them?
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- November 4, 2016
Fall Overview: 2016 Judicial Elections See Secret Money and Heightened Outside Spending

Politicized and High-Dollar Races Threaten Fair and Impartial Courts
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- September 14, 2016
Election 2016: Restrictive Voting Laws by the Numbers

Starting after the 2010 election, legislators in nearly half the states passed a wave of laws making it harder to vote. This resource includes a series of maps to help visualize the impact of these restrictions.
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- September 28, 2016
Classified Information: What You Need to Know

Hillary Clinton’s use of private email to send classified documents has spurred contentious debate. But the discussion has suffered from a lack of public understanding about the classification system. Here’s what you should know.
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- September 26, 2016
Dangers of “Ballot Security” Operations: Preventing Intimidation, Discrimination, and Disruption

After recent claims of a “rigged” election, some called for police and volunteers to monitor the polls. This briefing memo outlines why “ballot security” operations are risky — and how to prevent intimidation, discrimination, and disruption.
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- August 31, 2016
Election Spending 2016: Eight Toss-Up Senate Races

A new analysis shows that “shadow party” groups, outside spenders with close ties to the Senate leadership of each party, have already spent $47 million in 2016’s closest U.S. Senate races.
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- August 31, 2016
Voting System Security and Reliability Risks

After recent reports of hacking, this briefing memo describes what the risks to America’s voting system security really are — and what states, localities, and voters can do to prevent successful attacks against the integrity of our elections.
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- August 30, 2016
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Update: Oregon Keeps Adding New Voters at Torrid Pace

The full impact of automatic registration will have to wait until after the election, but it is becoming more and more clear: Oregon is the Usain Bolt of voter registration.
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- August 19, 2016

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Texas Denies Voters Effect of Court Ruling Striking Down Discriminatory Law

Voting Problems Present in 2016, But Further Study Needed to Determine Impact

Long Voting Lines: Explained

Fall Overview: 2016 Judicial Elections See Secret Money and Heightened Outside Spending

Election 2016: Restrictive Voting Laws by the Numbers

Classified Information: What You Need to Know

Dangers of “Ballot Security” Operations: Preventing Intimidation, Discrimination, and Disruption

Election Spending 2016: Eight Toss-Up Senate Races

Voting System Security and Reliability Risks

Update: Oregon Keeps Adding New Voters at Torrid Pace

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