Roadmap to the Official Count in the 2026 Election
Election officials take a series of administrative steps to ensure that the vote count — and the final election results — are accurate.
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5 Things You May Not Know About Local Election Officials
It’s easy to miss the hard work going on behind the scenes to keep our democracy running. -
How Security Features Prevent Vote-by-Mail Misconduct
Voter fraud related to mail ballots is virtually nonexistent thanks to numerous safeguards.
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Our Democracy Is Under Strain. Here’s Why It Will Hold Up.
Despite Trump’s attempts to undermine our election system, he won’t be able to unravel it. -
How Election Night 2020 Will Be Different
Covid-19 is causing a surge in voting by mail. Additional time is required to process and tabulate mail ballots, so it may take officials days or weeks to provide complete unofficial results. -
Martial Law, Explained
The law surrounding the concept is complicated and unsettled. Congress should pass legislation that better defines its scope.
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What the Postal Service Crisis Means for the November Election
More people voting by mail means that the Postal Service will be more important than ever this year. -
What Is the First Step Act — And What’s Happening With It?
While much of the law is operating as intended, a secret change is keeping more people in federal prison during the pandemic. -
The National Popular Vote, Explained
The Electoral College is one of the most undemocratic features of U.S. elections. -
Why a Vote-by-Mail Option Is Necessary
Vote by mail is one essential way to ensure the 2020 election can go on safely, securely, and on time.
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