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The major threats to counting and certifying the vote that we are watching. For each one we list what would tell us it is developing and what would tell us it is happening, with the sources behind each. Tracked through January 6, 2027.
15 threats watched: 6 active, 7 developing, 2 watching. 73 incidents observed in 35 states.
Each state shows the incidents observed for this threat. A taller column is more incidents.
Fraud and deception is shown at zero on purpose. Nothing is filed there yet, so an empty row is a gap in our list, not an all-clear.
No incidents are placed in a state yet.
| States | Force and coercion | Control of the process | Results and legitimacy | Violence and threats | Fraud and deception | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midwest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
These are the incidents we have observed and sourced, not a count of everything that has happened.
A legislative body declines to seat members who hold valid certificates of election. Election law experts consider it unlikely, but the closeness of the House has led lawmakers of both parties to take precautions.
No state is marked for this threat yet.
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