From the Shadows, Top GOP Donor Benefits From His Investments
You may have heard of the Koch brothers, the Mercers, or Sheldon Adelson. Now meet the billionaire GOP donor you don’t know — but should.
‘Noncitizens’ in Georgia: Are They Really Trying to Vote?
Brian Kemp’s campaign says noncitizens are trying to vote. WhoWhatWhy examined his own data and it does not back him up.
A Curious Concept: In Nevada, the Power of Votes May Actually Prevail
Nevada could be a good example of what will happen when voters get to vote.
Jim Crow–Era Voter Suppression Still Widely Accepted
Felony disenfranchisement is a normal part of state politics, taking the vote away from over 6 million citizens nationwide, and over 281,000 Georgians.
What Keeps Election Integrity Advocates Fighting?
With so much energy expended — and money spent — to restrict access to the ballot box, what’s it like to have to fight for one of the pillars of democracy?
Kemp’s Aggressive Gambit to Distract From Election Security Crisis
Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, battling in a close race to become governor, is pushing back against new reports of election vulnerabilities — uncovered by WhoWhatWhy — distracting media and voters. He’s charging those who reported the danger with… being the danger.
North Dakota Voter Suppression Fight Goes Down to the Wire
In the crucial North Dakota Senate race, Republicans find a winning strategy: disenfranchising Native Americans.
The Quiet Subversion of Voter Suppression
A new documentary tells the human story behind voter suppression, through the eyes of four volunteer lawyers, on Election Day, 2016.
Exclusive: Georgia’s Voter Registration System Like ‘Open Bank Safe Door’
“Massive” vulnerabilities in Georgia’s online voter registration system have been discovered that allow anyone with minimal computer expertise to access and change the private information of Peach State voters and thereby compromise the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump’s Twitter Endorsements Tell the Story of the Politics of Fear
When President Donald Trump tweets endorsements, he sends a subtle message to Americans that they are in danger and that only Republicans will keep them safe.
Wisconsin Voters Face Hurdles to Reach the Polls
A restrictive 2016 voter ID law in Wisconsin may result in low voter participation in this year’s election — possibly swinging close contests, including the race for governor, in favor of the GOP.
It’s Not Just Who Votes, It’s Who Counts the Votes
Investigative journalist Stephen Singular talks about his book Stolen Future, and the great mystery that still surrounds the 2000 presidential election.
Is Florida’s Governor Playing Favorites With GOP Hurricane Victims?
Two election-year hurricanes, two contrasting responses from Florida Gov. Rick Scott. Did he have a change of heart, or are this year’s victims simply more likely to vote for him?
Florida Election Offers Target-Rich Environment for Russia’s Agents
When Dutch authorities apprehended a team of Russian hackers, it became clear that Vladimir Putin is willing to send teams of cyber operatives abroad. How much damage could they do in a state like Florida? We asked the experts.
Breaking News: Transparency Advocates Score Victory in Florida
Following pressure from lawyers working with concerned voters, Florida’s Division of Elections sent a letter Wednesday that reminds election officials of their legal obligation to preserve ballot images.
Asking Voters About Race: Helpful Tool or Roadmap for Suppression?
A small group of states, mostly in the South, have a question on their voter registration form about race/ethnicity? Why? And what effect does it have?
Obtaining Voter ID — Piece of Cake or Disenfranchising Obstacle?
Proponents of voter ID say that it’s so easy to get — what’s the big deal? They are perhaps unknowingly revealing their ignorance of the difficulty — sometimes impossibility — of obtaining it faced by those without adequate means. Meet an organization that is helping them and a 54-year-old man who just voted for the first time.
Polling Site Closures in Texas Threaten Upcoming Midterm Election
Last-minute polling closures across the Lone Star State may prevent minority and low-income voters from casting their ballots in the critical 2018 Texas midterm election.
Closing Polling Locations — Fiddling With the Vote
State lawmakers are trying to stack the deck against their opponents — and closing polling places is an extremely effective course of action.
Small County Bucks Kemp, Will Audit Midterms
Defying state officials, who are resisting all efforts to instill accountability into Georgia’s elections, one county — on its own — has decided to conduct a two-part audit of the midterms.