It’s Here: What to Know for Election Day and Beyond
The election is a week away. But millions of ballots have already been cast. Here’s what you should know as you head to the polls.
Analysis
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How Arizona Became the Epicenter of Election Conspiracy Theories
Far-right extremism and election denialism has gripped the GOP but nowhere as pronounced as it has in Arizona.
GOP Intensifies Legal Challenges Against Overseas, Military Voters
With just weeks until the general election, Republicans are turning their focus to overseas voters by questioning their eligibility.
Poll Watching is a Crucial Part of Elections — How Did It Become Controversial?
Partisan poll watching is a longstanding and mundane part of elections — but bad actors on the right have made it controversial.
U.S. Citizens Abroad: What You Need To Know to Vote in 2024
Americans who are eligible to vote can do so from all over the world, no matter how long they have lived abroad. By following these steps, US citizens voting abroad can make sure their ballots are counted.
Georgia State Election Board Faces Barrage of Lawsuits
As six of the Georgia State Election Board’s (SEB) controversial rules take effect next week, the board is facing seven different lawsuits from Democrats, Republicans and county officials.
What You Need To Know About Voter Roll Maintenance
Since 2020, U.S. states have stripped millions of voters deemed ineligible from voter rolls and will almost certainly remove more. Usually, this isn’t cause for alarm.
Will Hurricane Helene Disrupt Elections in North Carolina?
Hurricane Helene ravaged multiple southern states last week, leaving significant damage in its wake, with only a month until the 2024 election.
Which States Offer Same-Day Voter Registration and Why Does it Matter?
Only 23 states and Washington, D.C. offer same-day voter registration, which allows voters to register to vote and then cast a ballot on the same day. “Same-day registration makes voting more accessible and encourages voters to participate in democracy,” said Carolyn DeWitt, president and executive director of Rock the Vote. Studies have shown that this […]
What’s the Difference Between Voter ID and Proof of Citizenship?
As voting gets underway in the 2024 election, voters in many states must provide photo IDs to cast their ballots. For the next election, some voters may even have to show proof of citizenship.
