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Voting machine security

The security of voting machines and the potential risks of unauthorized access.

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Jan 27, 2026
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What did court rulings say about the legality of third‑party forensic access to voting machines in Pennsylvania after 2020?

held that the state’s secretary of state has clear authority to prohibit “unauthorized third party access” to certified voting machines and to decertify any equipment that has been breached, effective...

Jan 28, 2026
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How did courts rule on the major post-2020 election lawsuits brought by the Trump campaign and what were the legal bases for dismissal?

and allied plaintiffs filed roughly 62 across multiple battleground states and ; nearly all were dismissed, withdrawn, or lost on procedural or evidentiary grounds, with courts routinely finding no cr...

Jan 16, 2026
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What was the context and audience when Donald Trump reportedly said voters "might not be voting much longer"?

Donald Trump’s remark that “in four years, you don’t have to vote again” was made aloud near the end of a 67‑minute campaign speech on July 27, 2024, while he was criticizing Democrats and discussing ...

Jan 20, 2026

What specific evidence and witnesses tied Tina Peters to the data extraction operation in Mesa County?

Prosecutors tied former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to the May 2021 data-extraction of county voting machines primarily through witness testimony placing her in planning and operational roles and th...

Jan 19, 2026

How do affidavit and provisional‑ballot procedures operate in states labeled “no ID required,” and which states require post‑vote verification?

States described as “no ID required” still use formal processes — affidavits, ballot declarations or provisional ballots — to confirm a voter’s identity when documentation is missing at the polls; tho...

Jan 7, 2026

Will trump administration require Real ID to vote 2026?

The Trump administration has repeatedly announced executive actions and plans that would push for voter ID and documentary proof of citizenship — including citing REAL ID-compliant identification as a...

Jan 7, 2026

What did the CFIUS review of Sequoia/Smartmatic in 2006 conclude and are those findings public?

The Smartmatic/Sequoia episode prompted a CFIUS inquiry in late 2006 after media and congressional concerns about foreign influence, but the Committee did not issue a public, detailed report of findin...