Frequently Asked Questions about the Electoral Count Act
These are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Electoral Count Act and reform efforts.
December 20, 2022
There Is Broad Support for Electoral Count Act Reform
Support for Electoral Count Act reform has come from the press, a number of organizations, and many members of the Senate.
December 20, 2022
Protect Democracy Welcomes Inclusion of Critical Reforms to the Electoral Count Act in Omnibus Appropriations Bill; Urges Passage to Protect Future Elections
Congressional leaders announced that they have included the Electoral Count Reform Act (ECRA) in the omnibus appropriations bill
December 20, 2022
How Democracy Concerns & January 6th Influenced Midterm Voting
New January 6th midterm polls finds that voters—especially voters who split the ticket—were strongly motivated to respond to threats to democracy.
December 16, 2022
Report Update Details State Election Subversion Playbook in 2022 and Examines Post-Midterm Election Subversion Risk
End-of-year analysis finds over 400 state legislative proposals introduced since 2020 that would allow hyper-partisan actors to interfere in non-partisan election administration.
December 14, 2022
How the Midterms Changed and Clarified the Threats to Democracy
The 2022 midterm elections altered the threats to democracy in the United States, but did not eliminate them.
November 29, 2022
Democrats could win more seats if Cochise County refuses to certify election
In Cochise County, the board of supervisors is ignoring this bedrock principle of American democracy by threatening to refuse to canvass and certify the results of the 2022 election.
November 27, 2022
Passing Electoral Count Act reforms is vital to national security
November 21, 2022
Election Denying Officials Who Refuse to Certify Election Results Could Face Prosecution
As Election Day approaches, so does the prospect of certain state or local officials “going rogue” and attempting to refuse to certify election results.
November 7, 2022
Election Deniers Get the Spotlight and the Dollars, But Don’t Have the Votes to Match
Deniers and doubters are winning elections nationwide but command a small base of political support.
November 3, 2022