Threats to U.S. elections—including disinformation, political violence, and other efforts to undermine public confidence in the election—have grown in recent years, and Lawfare’s coverage has grown with them. Find our articles, podcasts, and other projects on elections, and the efforts to subvert them, compiled below.
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Latest in Election Coverage
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The Importance of Giving Reasons (Even in Secret)
The director of national intelligence has decided to curtail in-person briefings to Congress about election security. Congress should push back. -
Iowa’s 2020 Primary in the Wake of the Coronavirus
Iowa had record voter turnout in its June primary. Can it replicate this success in the general election? -
The Rise of Ballot Drop Boxes Due to the Coronavirus
Some states have successfully used ballot drop boxes for years, but the coronavirus pandemic has expanded the practice throughout the United States. -
Nevada’s June 9 Primary in the Wake of the Coronavirus
The state’s early decision to transition to an all vote-by-mail primary election seems prescient. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Alex Stamos on Fighting Election Disinformation in Real Time
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The Senate Russia Report and the Imperative of Legal Reform
The Senate Intelligence Committee’s report calls on political campaigns to build protections against becoming channels for illicit foreign state influence. But lawmakers should also consider reforming th...
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