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Threat Map

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.

When incidents were observed

Incidents observed each week for this threat. Only incidents with a date are shown.

  • Force and coercion 1 threat, 6 incidents
  • Control of the process 0 threats, 0 incidents
  • Results and legitimacy 0 threats, 0 incidents
  • Violence and threats 0 threats, 0 incidents
  • Fraud and deception 0 threats, 0 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.

012IncidentsJun 8Jun 29Jul 20Aug 10Aug 31Sep 21Oct 12Nov 2Election DayToday
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Oct 12, 2026100001
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2 observed lines have no date yet, or are dated later, and are not shown.

These are the incidents we have observed and sourced, not a count of everything that has happened.

Active Force and coercion

Criminal charges used to influence election workers

Criminal investigations, searches, and charges are used, or threatened, against election officials, election workers, and the groups that register voters, to pressure them over how they do their jobs. Many such reviews find nothing, but the pressure can change what officials and groups are willing to do.

What has happened

  • DOJ warned Los Angeles County officials they risk prosecution as aiders and abettors if they knowingly count ballots from people on its noncitizen list. No one has been charged. California joins the map, now 4 states.

Where it has been observed

  • California Developing since Oct 16, 2026
    • Federal prosecutors warn local election officials they could face charges for counting certain ballots. Los Angeles County, California: DOJ letter to county counsel, copied to the Secretary of State and the county registrar · Oct 16, 2026

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