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 North Carolina
Each line below was observed in this state, with the sources on its threat page.
Active Mail ballots spoiled by late rule changes
- Indicators Mail ballots are rejected at a rate well above the last midterm because of the rule change. North Carolina, 27 of 100 counties: about 3%, double 2022; Mecklenburg and Forsyth 7 to 8% ·
- Warnings A state board changes how mail ballots are counted hours before ballots go out. North Carolina State Board of Elections, Sept. 4 memo, passed 3-2 on party lines ·
Active Threats of violence against polling places
- Indicators A voter is blocked and threatened at an early voting site, and a man is charged. Dobson early voting site, Surry County. A former county commission candidate faces disorderly conduct and election charges ·