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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. -
Texas 2020 Elections: Preparations and Considerations
Texas faces some unique challenges to holding successful elections amid the pandemic. These include legal uncertainty and the potential for overwhelming in-person voter turnout made worse by inadequate p... -
Wisconsin’s 2020 Primary in the Wake of the Coronavirus
While political divides hindered Wisconsin’s ability to administer a safe, fair and orderly April 7 primary election in the pandemic, the state is now preparing for its Aug. 11 primary and the Nov. 3 gen... -
How South Korea Conducted Its Elections During the Pandemic: A Comparative Case Study
As a result of precautionary measures, South Korea was able to minimize voters’ risk of exposure to the coronavirus while maintaining the integrity of its election. -
Ohio’s 2020 Elections in the Wake of the Coronavirus
If the issues encountered this spring are left unaddressed, Ohio voters may expect similar confusion and delays in November. -
New Hampshire’s 2020 Elections in the Wake of the Coronavirus
What are the pandemic-related challenges for the Granite State ahead of the November general election? -
Arizona’s 2020 Elections in the Wake of the Coronavirus
What are the pandemic-related challenges for the Grand Canyon State ahead of an August primary and November general election? -
Announcing a New Series on Healthy Elections
A new partnership between Lawfare and the Stanford-MIT Healthy Elections project will bring readers an up-to-date stream of granular and detailed content related to election integrity in the midst of the... -
Data Analytics and Policing
This interesting article on the NYPD's use of data analytics came across my desk the other day. Here is the abstract: The New York City Police Department’s Lower Manhattan Security Coordination Center i... -
White House Proposes Funds for Police Body Cameras
The privacy- and oversight-relevant news comes to us via this Associated Press story. -
Brennan Center Report Slams Current State & Local CT Programs
The Brennan Center for Justice released today a new report titled “National Security and Local Police.” They conducted surveys of more than a dozen major police departments and their affiliated state or...