Prepare Now To Wait For Election Results
State laws, voting patterns, and competitive races affect when election results are available. Read More
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Election Watch 2024: Changes to In-Person Voting Since 2020
The pandemic made the 2020 presidential election look far different from previous elections: a record number of voters cast their ballots by mail and before… Read More
Ballot Counting: A Big “Head Start” Often Explains an Earlier Finish
There are many reasons why some states report election results faster than others – and it’s all prescribed by state law. Read More
Summer Watchlist: Legislative Trends Shaping Elections in 2024
Three key election-related trends from the 2024 legislative sessions could have a big impact come November. Read More
Ballot Verification: The First Step Toward Securing Free and Fair Elections
Understanding the ballot verification process is critical to building confidence in the strength, accuracy, and durability of our elections. Read More
Upholding the Will of the People: Understanding Election Certification
We examine the process and protocols around election certification — the stage after counting and review, where election winners are simply declared. Read More
New Laws Risk Purging Eligible Voters in Advance of This Year’s Elections
We explore these, as well as solutions that enable states to clean voter rolls ahead of elections without compromising voters' rights. Read More
New State Legislative Efforts to Stem the Tide of AI-Generated Election Disinformation
Our analysis of state legislation intended to regulate the potential for AI-generated election disinformation, as of 2024. Read More
The Truth About False Claims of Noncitizen Voting
There is no evidence that noncitizen voting is a problem. Yet, some states are considering new laws that risk purging U.S. citizen voters. Read More
Ballot Hand Counts Lead to Inaccuracy
The growing push in some states to ban electronic tabulation machines and force hand counting of ballots. Read More