The latest on hand counts and certification interference
Informing Informing Democracy: A round-up of articles, reports, and cases informing our work
As we barrel ahead toward the 2024 general election, we wanted to share some of the latest articles, reports, resources, and cases from our partners and allies that are informing our research. We’re proud to work alongside so many thoughtful partners doing vital work to uphold our elections.
Next month, stay tuned for our upcoming report on the Language of Elections, taking a closer look at how words and vocabulary of election administration differ across states – and how that language is being abused by opponents of democracy who look to undermine the confidence in our election systems.
Christina Bob Named RNC Counsel for “Election Integrity”
American Oversight, March 15, 2024
The former Trump attorney, who was a fervent supporter of efforts to overturn the 2020 election, is now head lawyer for the RNC’s “election integrity.” This is beyond irony — it’s another step in the institutionalism of election denialism.
Supreme Court Case Could Be Disastrous for Detecting Election Misinformation
Brennan Center, March 16, 2024
It’s vital for the federal government and social media companies to communicate about the threat of foreign interference in our elections. So why has there been dead airwaves between the two for the last eight months? This case is a huge part of the reason — and its outcome will greatly impact misinformation in this election.
The Reality of Full Hand Counts: A Guide for Election Officials
States United Democracy Center and The Elections Group, February 6, 2024
Anti-democracy actors are pushing election officials to use full hand counts as the primary or exclusive method of counting votes in elections. This report helps election officials navigate this new landscape to make sure elections are accurate and efficient.
Texas County’s GOP Officials Declared Hand Count a Success but Kept Finding Errors
Votebeat, March 18, 2024
More on hand counts: proponents of counting every ballot by hand are pointing to the presidential primary hand count in Gillespie County, Texas as proof it can be done. The reality? They made mistakes in nearly every precinct.
Certification and Non-Discretion: A Guide to Protecting the 2024 Election
Lauren Miller & Will Wilder, Brennan Center, February 12, 2024
A new report published in the Stanford Law & Policy Review examines why and how state certification frameworks can combat the ongoing threats against efforts to impede election certification.
New Guidance on Preventing Election Certification Interference
Protect Democracy, March 25, 2024
A new report from Protect Democracy outlines the mandatory duty of county officials to certify election results. Despite ongoing threats to the certification process, refusing to certify an election is simply not a viable option.
The Truth about False Claims of Noncitizen Voting
Voting Rights Lab, March 13, 2024
A new report finds little empirical evidence suggesting noncitizen voting is an issue facing U.S. elections today.