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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.

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.

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.

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.

These resources provide background and context regarding scam election reviews happening or being attempted in…

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.

The report is co-authored by two eminent election experts former Kentucky GOP Secretary of State Trey Grayson…

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.

This report analyzes more than 50 of the worst bills and finds an alarming pattern…

The Texas House and Senate have both passed versions of SB7, an omnibus bill to…

This report provides analysis on how H.R.1 & S.1 would affect voting in Arizona, Florida,…

This guide serves as a resource for state-by-state myths and facts regarding the 2020 presidential…

Potential Criminal Issues Presented by Trump’s Call to Raffensperger This backgrounder details potential criminal issues…

The VPP Guide to Counting Electoral Votes and the January 6th Joint Session of Congress This…

America voted safely and securely, in record numbers. Our votes are being counted fairly and…

Our voices matter, our votes will be counted, and our democracy will prevail. Vote by…

The Voter Protection Program is tracking scores of voting rights cases that are moving quickly…

State governments have the primary responsibility to administer elections and enforce election law. Traditionally, the…

Resources

Is democracy failing and putting our economic system at risk?

Democracy Crisis in the Making Report Update: 2021 Year-End Numbers

States United Democracy Center, Law Forward Outline Legal Risks and Concerns Created by Third-Party Election Reviews in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Poised to Become Cyber Ninjas 2.0

Scam Election Review Resources

Backgrounder: Wisconsin Scam Election Review Attempts

Report on the Cyber Ninjas Review of the 2020 Presidential and U.S. Senatorial Elections in Maricopa County, Arizona

A Brief Guide to Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee

Democracy Crisis in the Making: How State Legislatures are Politicizing, Criminalizing, and Interfering with Elections

Voter Suppression Legislation in Texas

For the People Act (H.R.1/S.1) State Impact

Countering Lies about the 2020 Presidential Election

Georgia Phone Call

Joint Session of Congress

Protecting the Results

Ensuring a Full and Fair Count

Litigation Tracker: 2020 Voting Rights Cases

Federal Government Involvement in the Election