Democracy Defense Project
Coverage of Democracy Defense Project in the Nexus archive.
- Wisconsin officials, voting rights advocates address fears about election security
Wisconsin officials and voting rights advocates address growing concerns about election security, citing recent polling showing 30% of voters lack confidence in accurate election conduct. Republican efforts, including voting restrictions and federal investigations, alongside President Donald Trump's actions, have fueled fears of election interference, though advocates caution that some concerns may be exaggerated.
- Wisconsin officials, voting rights advocates address fears about election security
Wisconsin officials and voting rights advocates address concerns about election security amid fears of political interference and misinformation. A poll indicates 30% of Wisconsin voters lack confidence in the accuracy of this year’s elections. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a presumptive Republican nominee for governor, has been linked to election conspiracy theories, while President Donald Trump's actions, including sending FBI agents to investigate the 2020 election, have fueled public anxiety.
- 2020 election misinformation continues to ripple through Wisconsin politics
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican governor nominee, continues to support debunked 2020 election conspiracy theories. Former officials from both parties emphasized trust in Wisconsin's election systems. The FBI has begun investigating election administration in Wisconsin amid renewed scrutiny of 2020 election claims.