Miles Parks

Mail ballots take longer to process than votes cast in person. So, despite what some politicians may say, experts say it's not a sign of nefarious activity when results take days to come in.

The announcement was no surprise to the election security community, which has said for years that campaigns may be the most vulnerable part of the U.S. election ecosystem.

President Trump's warnings of potential fraud don't line up with what elections experts predict or with how most Americans feel about voting by mail. Here are the facts about mail ballots.

Despite the health risks and political unrest, Tuesday is still an election day in eight states and Washington, D.C. In some cities, curfews conflicted with polling hours.

A well-funded and elaborate social media disinformation campaign played out online Sunday night, experts say, showing how polarization creates situations where lies go viral.

NPR's reporter who covers election interference and voting infrastructure answers listener questions about voting, voter registration and the upcoming elections in the midst of the pandemic.

Election officials have been worried about Russian interference. Officials now are trying to make sure voters will be safe when casting a ballot, but cybersecurity threats haven't gone away.

Studies show that social media polarizes its users. The pandemic means more Americans are on it than ever. What does that mean to a nation attempting to govern itself?

Social media usage is at an all-time high in the U.S. and around the globe due to the pandemic. That could become a fertile ground for misinformation during this presidential election cycle.

As some states turn to Internet voting to increase accessibility for vulnerable populations, the federal government sends out an eight-page report detailing the risks.

Despite a partisan divide over increasing absentee voting, about half of all Republicans support universal access to a mail-in ballot, according a new Pew Research poll.

Voters with disabilities, as well as those who serve in the military and live overseas, could cast ballots via their phone or computer even as security experts warn the technology can't be trusted.

David Daley, who wrote a book on Republican redistricting efforts earlier this decade, worries that the next round of map-making could be just as bad.

Despite the extremely challenging conditions, which included shuttered polling places, a statewide stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines, voter turnout was surprisingly robust.

Pressure is increasing to make mail voting more available nationwide in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but President Trump on Tuesday called it "very dangerous."

The massive set of proposals includes $4 billion in new elections funding, 30 days of required early voting and a mail-in ballot to be sent to every registered voter in the country.

Many states are expanding mail-in voting as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. But the issue is fraught with politics and logistical obstacles.

The coronavirus relief package has $400 million to keep upcoming elections on track. But there are no conditions on the funds.

President Trump said he has activated the National Guard to assist New York, California and Washington.

Voters in Florida, Illinois and Arizona are still casting ballots in primary elections Tuesday amid disruption from the coronavirus pandemic.