Democracy Renewal Group
Elections Initiative

Election Scenarios

Practical, internationally informed guides to risks that can emerge before, during, and after an election—and what different actors can do about them.

Election scenarios

Each scenario explains how a risk could unfold, what signals to watch, and how different actors can prepare and respond.

Voter protection

Voter Coercion & Intimidation

Intimidation and coercion can keep people from voting freely—or from voting at all. Learn how these risks unfold, what warning signs to watch, and how different actors can protect a safe and open voting environment.

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Information environment

Information Environment Manipulation

Coordinated manipulation can distort voting information, exploit community vulnerabilities, and undermine trust in election results. Explore how these operations develop and how different actors can prepare and respond.

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Voter registration & roll integrity

Voter List Maintenance

Accurate voter rolls strengthen elections, but careless or politically motivated maintenance can remove eligible voters. Learn where the process can fail and how to keep it fair, transparent, and accurate.

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Electoral maps & district boundaries

Redistricting & Gerrymandering

Redistricting keeps representation aligned with population change, but manipulated boundaries can entrench power and dilute communities' influence. Learn how these risks develop and how different actors can support a fair, transparent process.

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