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A 2014 US Presidential Commission set a guideline that voters should not have to wait more than 30 minutes to cast their ballots. In some voting districts, it’s taking longer than an hour.
Thirty-six states have adopted new voting laws since the 2020 election. But it’s not yet clear if these laws will actually affect voter turnout in the 2022 midterms.
Experts explain five big threats to this year’s election, from Russian interference to voter intimidation at the polls – plus some tips to make sure every vote is counted.
Voters across the nation should prepare for similar circumstances in their communities – but there is still time for them to demand better from their officials.
Most states have rules that could preserve the integrity of an election while also allowing social distancing.
Many of the problems the US has with its election processes and outcomes are avoidable and don’t happen in countries with different voting laws. Australia is a great example.
South African voters are more likely to vote for the African National Congress led by Cyril Ramaphosa than they were when Jacob Zuma led the party.
The inside story on what happens at an election count.
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