Do Americans Trust Their Voting System?
Mostly, yes, but research finds that winners are more confident their ballot counted, while losers have their suspicions.
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It May Be Harder to Vote in Swing States
With fewer than two weeks before Election Day, lawyers for both parties are in the courtroom sparring over voting rights.
The Dirty Details of Voter Purges
Secretive, error-riddled methods for cleaning up the voter rolls and how the Help America Vote Act isn't helping.
Are Polls Overstating Obama’s Support?
There is a long history of black Democratic candidates doing worse than pre-election polling would suggest. Two recent studies disagree on whether this problem is still with us.
Misleading Mailers Descend on Swing States
Short on detail or just plain wrong, mailings with GOP return addresses are sowing confusion on voting status with fewer than two months before the big day.
The Short-Attention-Span Electorate
An election special, focusing on primaries and voters' knowledge of nominees.
Update: Ohio Removes Vote Caging Possibility
Ohio directive issued Friday says 60-day notice can't be used to challenge voters.
America Wants YOU to be a Poll Worker
Research shows how poll workers on the front lines of elections affect voter confidence.