Election 2024

States must make key reforms to defend against election subversion.

States have multiple systems in place to deter noncitizen voting. Those who violate the law face prison time and deportation.

A new Brennan Center report documents rising abuse of elected officials.

The difference in turnout between white and nonwhite voters has soared since 2008, especially in regions once covered by strict Voting Rights Act protections.

AI tools could make it easier than ever for bad actors to wage campaigns aimed at suppressing votes.

The hunt for nonexistent voter fraud is a pretext for efforts to intimidate eligible voters.

The primaries showcased big money from national groups, hidden sources, and candidate self-funding.

RFK Jr.’s running mate is a living symbol of our troubled campaign finance system.

Public financing is the most effective solution we have to the problem of big money in politics.

The practice has been a thorn in the side of democracy for centuries, and with the new round of redistricting it’s a bigger threat than ever.

A recent ruling has created another obstacle for voters of color trying to protect their rights.

A new congressional map takes the Tar Heel State from having one of the fairest maps in the country to its most biased — and voters of color are among the big victims.

Time-tested fact-checking practices will help limit the effectiveness and spread of misleading election information.

Government needs to step up to protect elections from AI-generated deepfake video and audio.

Widely accessible artificial intelligence tools could fuel the rampant spread of disinformation and create other hazards to democracy.

The attempts to undermine safe and secure elections are evolving.

Voters across the country rejected election deniers in 2022, but the threat such candidates pose ahead of 2024 persists.

State legislators, local administrators, and advocates must strengthen and clarify election processes, preempt disinformation, and enact stronger measures against intimidation.