Safeguarding Election Integrity: Fighting Misinformation and False Claims of Fraud
Misinformation and false claims of fraud are serious threats to the integrity of our election systems, eroding public trust and distorting the democratic process.
Use our tools and resources to counter and correct these harmful narratives and ensure that our election systems remain secure and trustworthy.
When you're done, revisit our menu of time-based actions you can take with this information.
Brennan Center for Justice, The Myth of Voter Fraud, Brennan Center for Justice, brennancenter.org. "Extensive research reveals that fraud is very rare. Yet repeated, false allegations of fraud can make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to participate in elections."
Michael Waldman, Why the Myth of Non-Citizen Voting Persists, Brennan Center for Justice, brennancenter.org (August 21, 2024). "Cynical political operatives are stirring these rumors for their own gain."
Voting Rights Lab, The Truth about False Claims of Noncitizen Voting, Brennan Center for Justice, brennancenter.org (March 13, 2024). "This analysis sets the record straight on non-citizens voting in federal elections, a subject area that is ripe with disinformation."
Adam Moses, New Laws Risk Purging Eligible Voters in Advance of This Year’s Election, votingrightslab.org (April 30, 2024). "This analysis focuses on states taking different approaches to voter registration list maintenance and the fallout from some state programs that purge eligible voters."
Christine Bass, Ballot Verification: The First Step Toward Securing Free and Fair Elections, Voting Rights Lab, votingrightslab.org (June 24, 2024). "This policy analysis is an overview of ballot verification – the systems of checks and balances undertaken by election officials in each state to ensure all ballots are legitimate and counted accurately."