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. 71 incidents observed in 34 states.
Where threats are being observed
Shading shows how many different threats have been observed in a state. Pick one threat to see where it is happening, and whether it is active or developing.
Observed in Illinois
Each line below was observed in this state, with the sources on its threat page.
Active Threats of violence against election workers
- Indicators An election office is evacuated after a suspicious envelope arrives. Illinois State Board of Elections, Chicago office. Staff evacuated and the FBI took the envelope; reopened Oct. 16 ·
Developing Voter data collected and used to remove voters
- Warnings A state is sued by the Justice Department for refusing to hand over its voter rolls. Illinois, one of 24 states and DC sued