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As of July 31, 2022, with most state legislative sessions having drawn to a close, there have been at least 244 bills introduced in 33 states that would interfere with election administration—and 24 of this year’s bills have become law (or have been adopted) across 17 states.

Across the country, politicians who continue to spread lies about our elections are seeking control over future elections. If these Election Deniers succeed, they could have the power to interfere with nonpartisan election administration and put our free, fair, and secure elections at risk.

Many, but not all, secretaries of state serve as the state’s chief election official. Secretaries of state have key roles and responsibilities in several aspects of voting procedures and election administration and certification.

Attorneys general have key roles and responsibilities in several aspects of election administration, election law enforcement, and voting procedures.

Governors have key roles and responsibilities in several aspects of election administration and voting procedures.

This factsheet spotlights the status of election subversion legislation and other efforts in Wisconsin.

This factsheet spotlights the status of election subversion legislation and other efforts in Pennsylvania.

This factsheet spotlights the status of election subversion legislation and other efforts in North Carolina.

This factsheet spotlights the status of election subversion legislation and other efforts in Michigan.

This factsheet spotlights the status of election subversion legislation and other efforts in Georgia.