Election Security Archives

More than 83 Million Americans Voted Early in 2024. Trump Says He Wants Rollbacks of Early In-Person and Mail Voting

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

In the 2024 election, estimates show that more than 83 million Americans voted early in person, or by mail. President Donald Trump said December 5th he wants to look at returning to “same day” voting. It’s not likely to happen.

Control of the Minnesota House May Come Down to a Race Decided by 15 votes – and 21 Missing Absentee Ballots

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024

If you ever need proof that your vote matters, consider a Minnesota House race decided by only 15 votes. Or was it? Twenty-one absentee ballots are missing, and hanging in the balance are not only who wins the district, but who wins control of the Minnesota State House.

Can a U.S. President Pardon Him or Herself? Legal Scholars ThinkThe Question Will Likely End Up in the U.S. Supreme Court.

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Recently, we discussed the President’s broad powers and some limitations to issue a pardon. But can a U.S. President pardon him or herself?

AZ U.S. Senate Candidate & Election Denier’s Streak of Election & Courtroom Losses Continues, But Kari Lake May Still Resurface in DC

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

One of the most strident election deniers and ardent Trump supporters lost her Arizona U.S. Senate race November 5th. But Kari Lake still has not conceded, and may yet resurface in Washington in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.

After Years of Litigation, Undated Ballot Envelopes are Again at Issue in Pennsylvania’s 2024 Election – and Thousands Likely Disenfranchised

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Four Democrat-led counties defied a Pennsylvania state law and counted undated mail-in ballots, a controversy under litigation for years. At immediate issue is the outcome of the Commonwealth’s U.S. Senate race.

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Category: Election Security

More than 83 Million Americans Voted Early in 2024. Trump Says He Wants Rollbacks of Early In-Person and Mail Voting

Control of the Minnesota House May Come Down to a Race Decided by 15 votes – and 21 Missing Absentee Ballots

Can a U.S. President Pardon Him or Herself? Legal Scholars ThinkThe Question Will Likely End Up in the U.S. Supreme Court.

AZ U.S. Senate Candidate & Election Denier’s Streak of Election & Courtroom Losses Continues, But Kari Lake May Still Resurface in DC

After Years of Litigation, Undated Ballot Envelopes are Again at Issue in Pennsylvania’s 2024 Election – and Thousands Likely Disenfranchised