Informing Democracy

Making the invisible process of vote counting and election certification visible in order to protect the integrity of elections.

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

The Post-Vote Tracker is everything you need to know about what *should be happening* and what *is happening* in the post-vote period. https://t.co/k5EsP2NADN

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

By the end of today, all ballots will be cast and we’ll be in the post-vote period. Our new Post-Vote Tracker provides a top-level overview of the counting and certification progress in each key state. https://t.co/uZ8czUigdV

[Jenna @just_jenna]

So I know voting is still happening (go vote!), but we're getting closer and closer to the post-vote party.

Bookmark @Inform_Demo's Post-Vote Tracker for a snapshot of count, certification, etc. in key states: https://t.co/UQTgKF0t0a

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

Given the strength of Florida’s election procedures, the greatest threat to elections in Florida are those bad actors who wish to sow doubt and chaos. Read about these potential vulnerabilities in our latest report:

https://t.co/5gr61jfeEh

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

Anti-Democracy actors *want* to sew doubt about the integrity of our elections.

Don’t let them.

Here are some tips for how to responsibly talk about our elections:
https://t.co/kIsgmfGwoe

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

The election denial movement in #Texas is strong.

While the state has a number of safeguards to ensure the integrity of its election processes, Texas’ elections + election-denying officials will need to be closely watched.
https://t.co/8rgID32mSS

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

Our updated 2024 #Virginia Election Administration report breaks down the processes, offices, and timelines to monitor in this upcoming election:
https://t.co/lTjfs3KE2O

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

#Virginia has strong laws in place to safeguard its elections. The State Board of Elections has the power to remove local officials for a failure to do their duties, making it unlikely election deniers can fully undermine a VA election.

https://t.co/lTjfs3KE2O

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

In North Carolina, executive power plays a massive role in the administration of elections. With power to appoint the State Board of Elections and the Chair of each County Board of Elections, the Governor can shape elections.

Learn more in our report: https://t.co/uEyMxwtc4y

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

How might the use of delay tactics on processes like contests, protests, and recounts impact when #NorthCarolina certifies election results?

We break it down in our latest report:
https://t.co/uEyMxwtJU6

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

In response to Helene, #NorthCarolina’s State Board of Elections approved emergency measures to ensure voter access. These provisions do not appear to affect the timing of counting or certification.

We’ll continue to monitor for updates in our report:
https://t.co/uEyMxwtc4y

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

Ohio has some of the most vocal election deniers in the country at the federal level.

While most of the state’s election administrators are dedicated public servants, we must monitor potential bad actors to protect the will of Ohio’s voters.

https://t.co/N1uYt80gwd

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

The decentralization of election admin in #Pennsylvania leaves discretion on some important decisions, like ballot curing, up to the County Boards of Election, opening the door to an outsized influence from bad actors.

Our guide on PA's election admin: https://t.co/8tOMcwdvCn

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

#Nevada has a dangerous threat of election skepticism and denialism among election officials in the state.

While the SoS and AG pursue legal remedies to bolster systems around vulnerabilities and call out anti-democracy efforts, we must do the same: https://t.co/VlrPman0TQ

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

#Georgia was the epicenter of the election denial movement in 2020. The trends we saw then, have only intensified since.

GA's election-denying officials will need to be closely watched this election. Our guide sheds light on what to look out for: https://t.co/1cESyDCIPh

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

New from @BrookingsInst: What you need to know about election certification.

https://t.co/hZrceHWaka

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

Strong executive actors have stepped up to reinforce the laws that safeguard elections in #Arizona, but risk still exists in the form of bad-faith actors.

Our report on AZ Election Admin breaks down what to look out for this election: https://t.co/BMLE3zpEXI

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

These are the potential vulnerabilities to post-vote election administration that we're tracking in #Michigan this election:
https://t.co/GAlCVkJTxM

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

Michigan’s elections administration is one of the most decentralized systems in the country. The election denial movement in the state is anything but.

Our election admin research library sheds light on these officials:
https://t.co/blhnDiaAbJ

[Informing Democracy @Inform_Demo]

Thirteen counties in MI may pose concern for fair election administration due to officials’ willingness to subvert election administration or entertain and potentially act on election conspiracy theories.

Read more about these counties + officials: https://t.co/nJOG5WhNGM