Wealthy donors giving over $5 million have doubled their spending in the 2024 presidential race. This surge mostly supports Trump, indicating increased influence of megadonors.
America’s decentralized elections enhance security against fraud through local oversight and extensive community involvement.
Officials in Virginia and Alabama have blatantly violated federal law recently to support false claims about voting.
State officials in Alabama, Ohio, and Virginia implement drastic voting measures despite no evidence of noncitizen voting issues, affecting many legal voters.
Dark money is surging in 2024 congressional races, with shadow party super PACs receiving a record $182 million from hidden donors, intensifying election opacity.
Just days before early voting, Secretary Frank LaRose directed officials to require proof of citizenship from some voters.
In the 2024 elections, control of the House hinges on 27 toss-up districts. Gerrymandering limits competition, making independent commissions crucial in these races.
Conservative activists are filing baseless lawsuits pre-election to question voter legitimacy and undermine results if unfavorable, echoing 2020 strategies.
As election deniers increase their attacks, the forces of democracy are becoming stronger in response.
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, enacted during Reagan’s era, ensures nearly 3 million Americans abroad can vote securely. Despite unfounded claims of fraud, no evidence backs such allegations, threatening disenfranchisement through recent lawsuits. As federal law mandates ballots be sent 45 days prior to elections, the act faces scrutiny amidst broader efforts to question election integrity. Each state upholds strict eligibility checks, affirming overseas voters’ rights while safeguarding democratic participation.
The 2024 presidential race has spurred over $619M in digital ad spending by candidates and parties on Google and Meta, accentuating its critical role in elections.
North Carolina expands voting flexibility for 13 counties after Hurricane Helene, with emergency provisions and measures.
