2022 Edition – A Democracy Crisis In The Making
Criminalizing, and Interfering with Election Administration. We warned that state legislatures were considering a range of bills that would increase the risk of election subversion—that is, the risk that the purported outcome of the election does not reflect the choice of the voters.
Midterms 2022: The Poll Observer Landscape
Poll observers — members of the public permitted to monitor conduct at polling places — are a feature of elections in nearly every state. They add a degree of transparency in the electoral process that promotes the public confidence in elections that is the lifeblood of democracy.
Countering Bigotry and Extremism in the Ranks: A First Amendment Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies
The overwhelming majority of law enforcement officers serve their communities with honor, integrity, and respect for the oath they took to serve and protect. Americans across the political spectrum are grateful for their work and dedication.
Replacing the Refs
Since 2020, lies and conspiracy theories have continued to fuel efforts to undermine our free and fair elections. The anti-democracy playbook is simple: Change the rules, change the referees, in order to change the results. This tool tracks Election Deniers running for office at the statewide level. In 2022, there will be contests for governors, attorneys general, and secretaries of state — the statewide officials who run, oversee, and protect our elections.
Is democracy failing and putting our economic system at risk?
The rule of law and democracy are crucial to capital markets. A free market balanced by a democratically elected, transparent and capable government, and a strong civil society (“an inclusive regime”) yield stable growth rates and greater social welfare.
Democracy Crisis in the Making Report Update: 2021 Year-End Numbers
As of December 15, 2021, there have been at least 262 bills introduced in 41 states that would interfere with election administration — and 32 of these bills have become law across 17 states.
States United Democracy Center, Law Forward Outline Legal Risks and Concerns Created by Third-Party Election Reviews in Wisconsin
The States United Democracy Center and Law Forward released a detailed analysis outlining the numerous security risks and legal violations implicated by third-party election reviews like the one currently under way in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Poised to Become Cyber Ninjas 2.0
The Cyber Ninjas review of the 2020 election results in Maricopa County, Arizona has garnered national attention for its lack of credibility and transparency, the infighting it has caused within state leadership, the security and legal concerns it has created, and its cost to Arizona taxpayers.
Scam Election Review Resources
These resources provide background and context regarding scam election reviews happening or being attempted in…
Backgrounder: Wisconsin Scam Election Review Attempts
The 2020 Election in Wisconsin was free, fair, and accurate. The results were certified, recounted, and officially audited in compliance with state law. All of these official processes have confirmed the results of the election.
Report on the Cyber Ninjas Review of the 2020 Presidential and U.S. Senatorial Elections in Maricopa County, Arizona
The report is co-authored by two eminent election experts former Kentucky GOP Secretary of State Trey Grayson…
A Brief Guide to Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee
This case provides an opportunity for the Supreme Court to not only bless the challenged restrictions but also to undercut or significantly narrow Section 2 of the VRA. Undermining Section 2 would be another blow to voting rights given the Court’s 2013 decision in Shelby County that essentially nullified Section 5 of the VRA, which required states with a history of Jim Crow laws and poor minority voter participation to “preclear” new voting restrictions through the federal Department of Justice.
Democracy Crisis in the Making: How State Legislatures are Politicizing, Criminalizing, and Interfering with Elections
This report analyzes more than 50 of the worst bills and finds an alarming pattern…
Voter Suppression Legislation in Texas
The Texas House and Senate have both passed versions of SB7, an omnibus bill to…
For the People Act (H.R.1/S.1) State Impact
This report provides analysis on how H.R.1 & S.1 would affect voting in Arizona, Florida,…
Countering Lies about the 2020 Presidential Election
This guide serves as a resource for state-by-state myths and facts regarding the 2020 presidential…
Georgia Phone Call
Potential Criminal Issues Presented by Trump’s Call to Raffensperger This backgrounder details potential criminal issues…
Joint Session of Congress
The VPP Guide to Counting Electoral Votes and the January 6th Joint Session of Congress This…