Election officials have been preparing for the 2024 election by updating protocols, offering more public outreach on how elections are administered and adding safety measures.
Election officials have already helped at least 80 million people cast a ballot during early voting, with only isolated issues reported. But voting groups are preparing for increased online disinformation and potential lawsuits.
The 19th set out to capture the stories of women overcoming storms, long lines and misinformation to make their voices heard.
This women-led workforce has spent months trying to show the public that it’s committed to running a secure election. False narratives about voter fraud risk undermining the effort.
In the final days of a historic presidential election, the vice president is underscoring the power of casting a ballot — with a boost from former first lady Michelle Obama.
“It’s time for America to sing a new song,” the singer said. “Are y’all ready to add your voice to the new American song?”
Experts say the efforts by Republicans, spread throughout multiple states, have been sowing public mistrust on whether noncitizens are voting.
The lawsuits risk adding more confusion to the behind-the-scenes labor of already-overburdened military spouses, 92 percent of whom are women.
Scrutiny on the Republican-majority State Election Board spotlights the ripple effects of public mistrust in elections — and could preview challenges elsewhere.
Election administrators and advocacy groups are working to keep voting accessible in areas impacted by the back-to-back hurricanes — while also combating false information.