Preventing Problems at the Polls

The integrity of elections demands that every eligible American can cast a ballot that is counted. But some voters' voices are not being heard due to targeted voter suppression laws and poor election administration. This series assesses potential problems for voters and analyzes steps for improvement so that voting is free, fair, and accessible for all Americans.

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Preventing Problems at the Polls: Pennsylvania Report

Preventing Problems at the Polls: Pennsylvania

Recent political rhetoric has raised the potential for disruptions at the polls in Pennsylvania. The state’s antiquated election laws should provide stronger protections for voters, but the Pennsylvania Department of State has issued guidance clarifying rules for voter intimidation and behavior at the polls. Here are some things to watch out for.

Billy Corriher, Liz Kennedy

Preventing Problems at the Polls: Arizona Report

Preventing Problems at the Polls: Arizona

Federal courts recently upheld new voting restrictions in Arizona, where long lines during the primaries have already suggested the potential for trouble in November. Here are some things to watch out for.

Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza, Liz Kennedy

Preventing Problems at the Polls: North Carolina Report
Voters stand in line in Apex, North Carolina, on November 6, 2012. (AP/Gerry Broome)

Preventing Problems at the Polls: North Carolina

Although the courts rejected North Carolina’s restrictive anti-voter law, Tar Heels will still face considerable challenges at the polls in November. Here are some things to watch out for.

Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza, Liz Kennedy

Preventing Problems at the Polls: Ohio Report

Preventing Problems at the Polls: Ohio

Ohio’s new limits on early voting and provisional ballots were recently upheld by a federal court, but other changes to voting rules could keep voters from casting a ballot. Here are some things to watch out for.

Billy Corriher, Liz Kennedy

Preventing Problems at the Polls: Florida Report
A young girl waits as a voter casts her ballot in the Republican and Democratic primaries at a polling station at the Miami Beach City Hall, March 2016. (AP/Wilfredo Lee)

Preventing Problems at the Polls: Florida

Florida voters have reason for optimism, as the state has loosened its voter ID restriction, but also grounds for concern. Here are some things to watch out for.

Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza, Liz Kennedy

Preventing Problems at the Polls: Wisconsin Report
Wisconsin voters cast their ballots in the state's primary on April 5, 2016, in Milwaukee. (AP/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Preventing Problems at the Polls: Wisconsin

Wisconsin voters could face obstacles at the polls due to new laws making it tougher to vote and abolishing the state’s nonpartisan election administration agency. Here are some things to watch out for.

Billy Corriher, Liz Kennedy

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