Meagan Wolfe has faced death threats, lawsuits, and efforts to oust her — and became one of the nation’s most respected election officials.
The lawsuit comes after the Legislature failed to pass a proposal to bring Wisconsin in line with a new federal schedule outlining electoral requirements.
A late start and a procedural mistake at ballot counting center delayed results into the early morning hours, when misinformation blooms.
Meagan Wolfe has faced death threats, lawsuits, and efforts to oust her — and became one of the nation’s most respected election officials.
The lawsuit comes after the Legislature failed to pass a proposal to bring Wisconsin in line with a new federal schedule outlining electoral requirements.
A late start and a procedural mistake at ballot counting center delayed results into the early morning hours, when misinformation blooms.
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
Out of 72 counties, only one — Dane County — opposed the constitutional amendment.
While voters in some counties faced long lines or minor technical errors, election administrators across the country reported no major problems.
GOP seizes on a mistake at central counting site for absentee ballots. In Madison, voting proceeds despite bomb threats.
Observers and officials said they have no reason to believe the machines were tampered with, but the mistake will delay reporting of results.
Voting continues at polling places despite ‘non-credible’ bomb threats in Georgia and minor technical issues in Pennsylvania. Milwaukee got off to a slow start on absentee ballots.
The totals haven’t matched the levels of 2020, when the pandemic kept many voters home, but they’re running above expectations.
Transgender Americans face additional obstacles to obtaining ID. Recent surveys show they are also more concerned about violence than most voters.
What can you do if someone stares at you at a drop box? Or challenges your eligibility?
The state says the citizenship records are outdated and shouldn’t be used to screen voters. Republican lawmakers want them anyway.
Election officials deploy workarounds, including having voters write their information by hand on ballot envelopes.
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.
The former independent candidate stumbled in his latest effort to steer his supporters to Donald Trump.
In several swing states, control of legislative chambers — and agendas — is on the ballot in November.
The U.S. Justice Department alleged the two towns violated federal law by not providing voting equipment to accommodate people with disabilities.
A disputed result in the North Carolina Supreme Court race shows some prominent figures won’t stop questioning results they don’t like.
Pam Bondi’s support for Trump’s accusations of cheating offer clues for how she might approach voting issues at DOJ.
Republicans will have narrow majorities. But they’re floating some big ideas, including an overhaul of major voting laws.
This time, it’s people on the left who are raising suspicions. What does that mean for the future?
When Americans get the tools to work on real issues in their local communities, they solve problems, and create healthier politics.
In a year of heightened anxiety and pressure, election officials again succeeded at what they do best: ensuring fair and secure voting.
Early voting revealed scattered problems and threats, but the system held up. Here’s how Votebeat will cover the next big test during Election Day and beyond.
Changes in state law since 2020 mean some states will count votes faster, and others will be slower to report.
Test your knowledge about how American presidents are elected with this 9-question quiz.
Similar cleanups undertaken by other states have mistakenly snared eligible citizens.
Three experts share their concerns — and offer some reassurance.
Federal law bans any type of payment in exchange for voting or registering to vote. But the fine print is important.
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.
Amid an already chaotic campaign season — marred by two apparent attempts on Trump’s life — election offices are boosting security.
Neither military nor ‘abroad,’ many residents of U.S. territories — including veterans — are left out of the presidential election.
Amid devastation, officials must determine which voting sites are still usable, and how to deal with interrupted mail. Their decisions could be pivotal.
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.
As demographics shift, advocates from Las Vegas to Alaska are fighting to make voting accessible for citizens who speak different languages.
Attacks on third-party registration groups are increasing across the country. To ensure your registration gets processed with as little fuss as possible, go directly to your local elections office.