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Latest in Election Coverage
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Secrecy Sleeves and the “Naked Ballot”
Of the 16 states that require the provision of “secrecy sleeves” to absentee voters, which will reject a ballot that is mailed back without the internal envelope? -
Ballot Drop-Off Options in All 50 States
What are the state-to-state differences in ballot drop-off options? -
How to Prevent Foreign Election Interference
The United States has tools to protect its elections, but needs to use them. -
The Powerful Norm of Accepting the Results of a Presidential Election
All previous presidential candidates, even those with understandable objections to the outcome, have accepted the results of their elections. What about this year? -
Election Administration Challenges in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania saw a dramatic increase in vote-by-mail and absentee ballots in its June primary. What lessons can be drawn for the November presidential election? -
National Security Highlights from the Vice Presidential Debate
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