Political parties sign up volunteers to observe what happens at polling places – which can improve transparency or cause problems.
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While the US supports nonpartisan election observers in other countries, the practice has a low profile in this country.
Are the election law changes proposed in statehouses across the country really as bad as some say? An election law scholar cuts through the yelling to take a sober look at the new voting landscape.
An army of volunteers is working at the polls and behind the scenes to ensure election 2020 runs smoothly and safely. Here’s whom to turn to if things go wrong.
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