Topic: Voting Rights

American Oversight Obtains Seven Phony Certificates of Pro-Trump Electors

March 2, 2021
The phony electoral vote certificates from seven states were submitted to Congress as part of the failed attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

News Roundup: Power Failures and Power Plays

February 18, 2021
Severe winter weather swept across the nation this week, wiping out power for millions. And several states unleashed a new wave of voting-restriction measures.

Attacks on Absentee Voting During the 2020 Campaign

February 17, 2021
In the run-up to the 2020 election, the Trump campaign advised county officials in North Carolina not to follow newly enacted voting rules, and sent probing inquiries to local officials in Georgia and Wisconsin about planned election procedures in an apparent hunt for voter fraud. American Oversight wants to know if similar interference happened in other key jurisdictions.

USPS Emails Containing Key Terms Regarding Mail Delivery Policy Change

February 17, 2021
Records from the U.S Postal Service in response to American Oversight's request for communications containing key terms about policy changes that potentially slowed down mail delivery. These records include emails sent by USPS Senior Executive Advisor Patrick Fiorentino.

Investigations Update: State Pandemic Responses, Space Command Headquarters Location, and Trump’s Refusal to Concede

February 16, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into the federal pandemic response, Trump’s efforts to overturn the election results, and the decision to put U.S. Space Command headquarters in Alabama.

Conservative Attorneys General Group’s Involvement in the Jan. 6 March to the Capitol

February 16, 2021
Prior to the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Republican Attorneys General Association’s fundraising arm, the Rule of Law Defense Fund, sent robocalls urging people to attend the “March to Save America” on Jan. 6. American Oversight is seeking information about RAGA members’ knowledge of the group’s role in promoting the day’s events.

Texas Secretary of State Records Regarding Assessments of Ballot Drop-Off Locations

February 12, 2021
Records from the Texas Secretary of State's Office in response to American Oversight's request for any assessments, reports, or analyses that evaluate any projected or actual impact of restricting the number of ballot drop-off locations.

News Roundup: Trump’s Second Impeachment

February 11, 2021
Videos prepared by House impeachment managers reminded both lawmakers and the public of the consequences of the former president’s lies and provocations.

Trump’s Pressure on Georgia Officials to Overturn 2020 Election Results

February 10, 2021
Conservative figures including then-President Donald Trump put significant pressure on Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election after Joe Biden won the state. We’re seeking records from the state and federal levels that could shed light on these efforts

The Failed Texas Lawsuit Challenging 2020 Election Results

February 10, 2021
A failed legal challenge led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to overturn the 2020 election results by invalidating results from battleground states won by President Joe Biden. American Oversight is seeking communications about the case between the Department of Justice and the various attorneys general of states that joined the suit, including Florida, Missouri, and others.