Election Misinformation
Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd was indicted for delaying certification in 2022. This time, a plea deal left her little choice.
A late start and a procedural mistake at ballot counting center delayed results into the early morning hours, when misinformation blooms.
This time, it’s people on the left who are raising suspicions. What does that mean for the future?
How Maricopa County, Arizona — the nation’s largest swing county — prepared for the Election Day spotlight.
For Trudy Hancock and her staff in Brazos County, the questions from right-wing skeptics keep coming. And the answers don’t seem to matter.
Meagan Wolfe’s term expired in 2023. Republicans have sought to oust her for years, while Democrats are fighting to keep her in place.
The real reason Oak Creek, Wis., appeared to have over 100% turnout
Ballot printing errors, long lines, and non-credible bomb threats affected voters in some counties, but election administrators reported a smooth day overall.
Changes in state law since 2020 mean some states will count votes faster, and others will be slower to report.
The state is not just a battleground. It’s a target for falsehoods. This guide will help you steer clear of them.
Macomb and Wayne typically report their numbers later than others. The state’s efforts to speed things up may not help.
A new state law requires poll workers to count the number of mail ballots dropped off.
Three experts share their concerns — and offer some reassurance.
Elon Musk and other Trump supporters have made misleading claims about the state’s voter rolls. But those claims misunderstand the numbers.
In Maricopa County and other races, Republicans play up talk of fraud, dirty voter rolls, and ballot harvesting.
Chalkbeat and Headway received more than 500 questions from teens about this year’s presidential election. Here are their most frequently asked questions — and our answers.
A GOP talking point permeates the state, fanned by anti-immigrant rhetoric. It could be the pretext for election challenges.
Wausau’s mayor carted away his city’s drop box, triggering a clash with the city clerk and a criminal investigation.
GOP candidate describes Trump’s turbulent exit from the White House as a peaceful transfer of power. What does that say about his view of democracy?
A required hand-count of ballot totals will create more opportunity for errors, delays, and doubts about the election.