American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast

It’s Not Just Mail-In Ballots Slowing the Count — It’s Conspiracy Theories

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

In our last report, we suggested that “election night won’t be results night” in many places around the country due to the slower counting of mail-in ballots. But in some jurisdictions, it’s not the mail slowing things down, it’s conspiracy theories.

Don’t Expect Results on Election Night — But It’s Worth the Wait

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

Don’t expect election results on Election night. A surge of early midterm voting – particularly mail-in voting – will mean that we shouldn’t expect results on Tuesday, or possibly even until next week, in many states.

Registration on Election Day Still an Option in 21 States

November 6, 2022November 6, 2022

Election Day is upon us, and voter registration in most states is closed. But if you’re lucky enough to live in one of the 21 states which allow Same-Day registration, you still may be able to vote on election day.

Poll Shows GOP Voters Continue to Have Low Confidence in Elections, Despite No Credible Evidence of Problems

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

A quote attributed to Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels says, “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.” Polling just released by the Pew Research Center confirms just before the 2022 midterm election that an alarming number of voters have low confidence in our election system.

Early Voting Windows Are Closing. Check Your State’s Deadlines

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

If you’re planning to do early voting in your state, listen up! This American Democracy Minute is an interactive one, because early voting deadlines vary widely from state to state. To make sure your vote is cast on time, whether it’s in person early voting or absentee, or dropped off, or by mail, you’ll need to look up your state’s information.