From Arizona to Pennsylvania, Votebeat’s coverage has led to reforms that make democracy function better.

Pot of federal grant money is shrinking, and it’s tied up in spending negotiations

The study seeks to account for the full effect of policy changes since the landmark Shelby County decision that gutted a key provision of the Voting Rights Act in 2013.

‘The world was on fire’: Election officials on expecting the unexpected

Doubts about the 2020 election have been knocked down in court and by experts, but persist nonetheless.

Experts said an argument was a “Hail Mary” pass that flew in the face of precedent and congressional intent, but a federal appeals court endorsed it.

Redistricting cases like Galveston County prompt continuing challenges to the Voting Rights Act and important legal precedents protecting voters of color.

Even as Powell, Ellis, and others acknowledge their allegations were baseless, some continue to believe them.

Chaos in Congress could leave local election officials without the resources they need for 2024. 

Redrawing political maps should ensure fair representation. It doesn’t always.