Latest in Democracy & Elections
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Trump Signs Ban on TikTok, WeChat; U.S. Officials Report Chinese Election Interference
Lawfare's biweekly roundup of U.S.-China technology policy and national security news. -
Texas 2020 Elections: Preparations and Considerations
Texas faces some unique challenges to holding successful elections amid the pandemic. These include legal uncertainty and the potential for overwhelming in-person voter turnout made worse by inadequate p... -
The Lawfare Podcast: Shane Huntley on Countering Digital Threats at Google
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Should Xi Prefer Trump or Biden?
Last week, the intelligence community claimed that the Chinese government prefers Trump to Biden. What factors might Xi be considering? -
The Attempt to Dissolve the NRA Threatens Democratic Norms
New York’s attorney general goes after a political opponent. -
Wisconsin’s 2020 Primary in the Wake of the Coronavirus
While political divides hindered Wisconsin’s ability to administer a safe, fair and orderly April 7 primary election in the pandemic, the state is now preparing for its Aug. 11 primary and the Nov. 3 gen... -
How South Korea Conducted Its Elections During the Pandemic: A Comparative Case Study
As a result of precautionary measures, South Korea was able to minimize voters’ risk of exposure to the coronavirus while maintaining the integrity of its election. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Ben Collins and Brandy Zadrozny Explain QAnon
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Ohio’s 2020 Elections in the Wake of the Coronavirus
If the issues encountered this spring are left unaddressed, Ohio voters may expect similar confusion and delays in November. -
New Hampshire’s 2020 Elections in the Wake of the Coronavirus
What are the pandemic-related challenges for the Granite State ahead of the November general election? -
How Might the Sleeper Agents From “The Americans” Interfere in the Election?
The television show “The Americans” imagined KGB agents deployed to the U.S. undercover as regular suburbanites. If the show’s Russian operatives were in the U.S. today, what might they do in the run-up ... -
Contingency Planning for Presidential Interference with the Election
I urge my former colleagues in the military services and at the Department of Defense level to plan now for the possibility of actions by the president to disrupt the forthcoming election or even to viti...


