As the election draws nearer, political observers are increasingly turning attention to poll results in states across the country. But of course, poll numbers don’t mean much if ballots aren’t counted — or if people can’t vote in the first place.

Records released by Texas Secretary of State in response to American Oversight’s request for email communications with voting-restriction groups.

Emails produced by the Office of the Colorado Department of State in response to American Oversight's request for communications between top officials and representatives of the United States Postal Service.

Records request to Georgetown County in South Carolina seeking communications related to incorrect information about the witness signature requirement on mail ballots.

Right-to-know request to the office of Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati seeking communications containing key terms related to the Electoral College, including regarding direct appointment of electors in the event of a close or contested election.

Records request to Richland County in South Carolina seeking directives or plans to remedy incorrect information about the witness signature requirement on mail ballots.

Records request to Richland County in South Carolina seeking communications related to incorrect information about the witness signature requirement on mail ballots.

Records request to the South Carolina State Election Commission seeking directives or plans to remedy incorrect information about the witness signature requirement on mail ballots.

Records request to the South Carolina Election Commission seeking communications related to incorrect information about the witness signature requirement on mail ballots.

Open records request seeking communications from the office of Wisconsin State Rep. Ron Tusler containing key terms related to the Electoral College, including regarding the direct appointment of electors in the event of a close or contested election.