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Citing Select Declassified Documents President Trump Blames 2020 Loss on China, Says ‘Deep State’ Withheld Intelligence from Him

July 18, 2026July 21, 2026

President Trump’s election security speech July 16th rehashed election machine vulnerabilities and made allegations that the QUOTE “deep state” withheld classified information about China’s meddling in the 2020 election. The claims have been widely dismissed by election and intelligence officials.

Amidst Caustic Anti-Democracy Bills Nationwide, Maryland Passes Positive Election Reforms, Including Its First Ranked Choice Voting Rules

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Overshadowed by the stream of caustic gerrymandering and voter suppression bills nationwide, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed several pro-voter election bills May 12th. One bill includes the state’s first administrative rules for municipalities using ranked choice voting, and protections from election AI deepfakes.

With Election Disinformation Again on the Rise, Bipartisan Policy Groups Remind Americans that Elections are Secure, Accurate and Transparent

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Disinformation claiming rigged elections and widespread illegal voting is on the rise. A new explainer from three prominent bipartisan policy groups shows how our state procedures, preparation and infrastructure keep our elections secure.

President Trump Threatens Executive Order to End Voting by Mail and Use of Voting Machines

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

On Truth Social August 18th, President Donald Trump threatened to end the use of mail-in ballots and voting machines in the United States, claiming it was responsible for massive voter fraud. There is no evidence of widespread fraud from either, and the U.S. Constitution grants states control of the “Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections.”

NH Senate Kills Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship with Absentee Ballots; Challenge to 2024 NH Proof of Citizenship Law Heard in Federal Court

May 21, 2025May 22, 2025

The New Hampshire Senate killed a bill requiring absentee voters to include copies of citizenship documents when requesting and returning absentee ballots. In a separate court case in April, voters challenged the state’s proof of citizenship law for in-person registration.

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Citing Select Declassified Documents President Trump Blames 2020 Loss on China, Says ‘Deep State’ Withheld Intelligence from Him

Amidst Caustic Anti-Democracy Bills Nationwide, Maryland Passes Positive Election Reforms, Including Its First Ranked Choice Voting Rules

With Election Disinformation Again on the Rise, Bipartisan Policy Groups Remind Americans that Elections are Secure, Accurate and Transparent

NH Senate Kills Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship with Absentee Ballots; Challenge to 2024 NH Proof of Citizenship Law Heard in Federal Court