Election fraud rare in US elections, despite persistent claims otherwise

Rigged machines. Illegal ballot harvesting. Repeat, noncitizen and even dead voters. Claims of election fraud exploded in 2020 as former President Trump and his allies sought to portray their ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Misinformation sows distrust ahead of election day

Crowdsourced voter fraud claims and fake videos are flooding social media, as the contest remains on a knife-edge.

How US election fraud claims changed as Trump won

Both Trump fans and Harris supporters baselessly claimed large-scale voter fraud in Tuesday's election.

Arizona’s Kari Lake Is Already Claiming Election Fraud

The night before the election, Senate candidate Kari Lake of Arizona, a former TV anchor turned election truther, thanked her supporters for voting early—something she has long railed against.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Pennsylvania Becomes Focus of Claims of Election Fraud on X

More than 60 percent of posts discussing election fraud on X on Tuesday focused on the state, according to an analysis of about 25,000 posts.

Tech - The New York Times - November 6

Election fraud? Claims disappear after Trump victory

The steady drumbeat from the GOP pushing false claims of widespread election fraud has largely gone silent in the wake of President-elect Trump’s victory. Trump has never acknowledged his loss in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Despite steady gains, economic concerns persist among some young men. That could tip the election.

They’re a group that previous presidential candidates may have overlooked.

When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted

As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.

Proud Boys claim they'll be at polling places as Trump ups violent rhetoric and election fraud claims

As Donald Trump again makes unsupported election fraud claims and ramps up violent rhetoric, Proud Boys say they're organizing to watch the polls on Election Day.

Politics - NBC News - November 4

Watch: Moments of pure joy at Trump and Harris rallies ahead of US election

Exhausted by the US election? We take you to a Trump and Harris rally to feel the excitement on both sides.

Analysis: Election conspiracies persist, even with different outcomes

Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.

Politics - CBS News - 3 days ago

Trump campaign claims voter fraud in Pennsylvania, despite evidence to the contrary

Despite claims by former President Trump and his allies that there have been issues in Pennsylvania including voters being turned away and fraudulent ballots, there is no evidence of widespread ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Threat actors likely to take advantage of election fraud claims to fuel violence, bulletin warns

The bulletin was published Monday by the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump talks shooting at press, ramps up election fraud claims at Pa. rally

Former President Donald Trump on Sunday leaned heavily into claims of election fraud and appeared to call for violence against members of the press at his rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, continuing ...

Politics - NBC News - November 3

Podesta: US climate action will not stop despite Trump election

White House climate adviser John Podesta on Monday sought to reassure the world that the U.S. would move forward on combating climate change despite the election of President-elect Trump, who has ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

US presidential election updates: false videos of voter fraud spread as election approaches

Kamala Harris campaigns with Jennifer Lopez, as Donald Trump talks to Tucker Carlson, with days to go before polls open on 5 November. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Trump claims US election victory after winning critical battlegrounds

Republican says he has ‘powerful mandate’ after triumphs in swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina

World - Financial Times - November 6

Trump and Harris face a persistent gender gap heading into Election Day

Female voters are much more likely to say they support Harris, with some polls showing the vice president holding a double-digit advantage. Surveys show Trump leading with men.

Politics - NBC News - November 5

Election Fraud Conspiracy Theories Are Already Thriving Online

Pro-Trump groups have spent years building election denial networks that, combined with Big Tech’s hands-off approach and continued foreign interference, have created a toxic information ecosystem.

Tech - Wired - October 29

FBI warns of election-related fraud schemes

The FBI warned this week of multiple types of election-related fraud schemes perpetrated by scammers targeting American voters in the lead-up to Election Day. The bureau said Tuesday that scammers ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

US recognizes Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González as 'president-elect' months after Maduro claims victory

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Japan's Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback

He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.

Trump and his allies ramp up election fraud allegations in Pennsylvania

Donald Trump and his allies are seizing on routine election processes as signs of fraud in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania.

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Monitors, Once Meant to Prevent Election Fraud, Now Seek to Prove It

Polling place monitors have long provided oversight to elections. But this year, many are there to provide documentation for Donald J. Trump’s claims of fraud.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

No, Vote Spikes on Election Night Do Not Indicate Voter Fraud

The false claim, which has circulated in recent elections, is based on a misunderstanding of how votes are collected and reported.

Tech - The New York Times - November 2

Fraud, lawsuits, chaos: how Trump is preparing to contest the 2024 election

Unlike 2020, experts say there’s a much more organized effort to subvert the vote this time – here’s what to know. Donald Trump has left little doubt that he will contest the results of the 2024 ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Election fact check: Minor voting glitches do not indicate widespread fraud

When Americans vote Tuesday, some may encounter small issues like equipment malfunctions -- but experts stress that minor glitches don't indicate widespread voter fraud.

US election betting is on a roll

In the months leading up to election day, people from around the world have placed millions of dollars in wagers on who will be the next American president

World - Financial Times - October 30

Trading lessons on US elections

Even when there is a clear policy shift to trade on, timing and implementation of changes is critical

World - Financial Times - November 1

US Election Q&A

Amol and Nick are joined by Justin Webb to answer your questions.

Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Fetterman mocks Trump election validity claims

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Sunday mocked former President Trump’s recent claims surrounding the validity of election results. “It's the same s— that he played in ‘20, and that didn't go ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Scott and Bash go back-and-forth on election claims

CNN anchor Dana Bash and Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) went back and forth on Sunday over claims by former President Trump about election validity. “Will you urge the former president not to prematurely ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Be very careful when making stolen election claims

Election fraud does occur, but be careful about attributing to conspiracy what can just as easily be attributed to incompetence or stupidity.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Fact checking Election Day 2024 claims

Throughout Election Day, the CBS News' Confirmed and investigative unit will be fact checking reports around the 2024 election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Trump claims victory in the 2024 presidential election

Former President Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election while flanked by his family and supporters. He also congratulated Sen. JD Vance and claimed Republicans would gain control ...

Trump claims 2024 election victory in speech to supporters

Former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election during an address to his supporters early Wednesday morning. The speech occurred as CBS News rated Wisconsin leaning ...

Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election

PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.

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