Lawrence Norden

Aug 23, 2024 | brennancenter.org | Derek Tisler |Lawrence Norden

Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are calling for the use of paper ballots in the 2024 election. They’re right on the policy: paper ballots are one of the most important security measures states can adopt. When selections are recorded on paper, voters can easily verify that their ballot accurately reflects their choices before casting their vote. But they’re misleading on the facts: states are already doing this. Nearly all votes cast in the 2024 election will be recorded on paper.

Aug 20, 2024 | brennancenter.org | Ruby Edlin |Lawrence Norden

Microsoft released a report this month detailing efforts by Iran, Russia, and China to influence American voters ahead of the November election, divide the country, and even incite violence. The report describes a recent Iranian phishing attack targeting a presidential campaign. The day after its publication, former President Trump’s campaign cited the report when announcing that its internal communications had been hacked.

Jul 17, 2024 | brennancenter.org | Ruby Edlin |Lawrence Norden

One core tactic in election deniers’ playbook is making false claims of voter fraud — and these are disproportionately aimed at cities with large populations of people of color. Such lies put the lives of election workers across the country at risk by spurring threats, harassment, and abuse. Election officials who serve communities of color, however, were disproportionately likely to be targeted by such attacks, according to the Brennan Center’s latest annual survey of election officials.

May 4, 2024 | truthout.org | Ruby Edlin |Lawrence Norden

A new Brennan Center survey of local election officials reveals that the vast majority have taken steps since 2020 to protect voters, election workers, and election infrastructure from threats and violence in 2024. The enhanced security measures come as large numbers of election officials report having experienced threats, abuse, or harassment for doing their jobs.

May 1, 2024 | brennancenter.org | Ruby Edlin |Lawrence Norden

A new Brennan Center survey of local election officials reveals that the vast majority have taken steps since 2020 to protect voters, election workers, and election infrastructure from threats and violence in 2024. The enhanced security measures come as large numbers of election officials report having experienced threats, abuse, or harassment for doing their jobs.