Your Vote and the Law

Ballot selfies, voter intimidation, and what happens when a nominee leaves the race.

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What is voter intimidation?

Threats at the polls, armed officials, and lies about when to vote: what counts as voter intimidation.

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The "crime" of the ballot selfie!?

Is it illegal to take a selfie with your ballot? Why some states ban ballot photos and how courts responded.

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What if a nominee withdraws pre-election?

Party rules, state ballot deadlines, and the Electoral College: how a presidential nominee gets replaced.