What journalists need to know about the laws on covering elections Accurate reporting about elections helps reduce the spread of unfounded rumors. June 23, 2022 Amy Sherman
A coalition of ‘stop the steal’ Republicans aims to take control of elections. QAnon is helping. While their ideas for overhauling elections are extreme, some of the candidates are serious contenders and hold fundraising leads. June 9, 2022 Bill McCarthy
Catching up with notable journalism after the long weekend Starting with a stunning yet not surprising New York Times report about how efforts to cast doubt on and influence election results are well underway. May 31, 2022 Tom Jones
In Georgia race, an election denier distorts Brad Raffensperger’s use of a Zuckerberg grant U.S. Rep. Jody Hice is running for secretary of state on a platform of false claims that include a distorted picture of a grant for voter outreach. May 24, 2022 Amy Sherman
The strangest interview of the weekend was … Brian Stelter’s interview with failed Senate candidate Kathy Barnette was an odd choice that surfaced some worthwhile thoughts about media coverage. May 23, 2022 Tom Jones
Media must continue to fight against the Big Lie This is a battle over the bedrock of our democracy. Those who lie simply because they don’t like the outcomes of certain elections must be exposed. May 19, 2022 Tom Jones
France reports election results faster than the US. Here’s why. In France, after the last polls close at 8 p.m., initial projected results are posted and then updated throughout the night. April 18, 2022 Amy Sherman
What to know about redistricting and why you should care Across the country this year, the nation’s political maps are being redrawn. The process has a significant impact on the nation’s political landscape. October 28, 2021 Louis Jacobson
How the 2020 election sparked a new kind of journalism An oral history of Votebeat, the pop-up newsroom focused on how elections work. October 21, 2021 Michael Falero