Section: Elections

The State of Elections

Our analysis of the elections sector sidesteps PR narratives to focus on structural realities and raw data outputs.

Key Metrics in Elections

Recent FOIA requests and independent audits reveal a stark contrast between reported outcomes and actual performance in elections.

Metric IndicatorProjected TargetActual Result
Sector Growth8.5%4.1%
Resource Allocation$1.2B$0.9B
Efficiency IndexHighMarginal

Electoral College Scenario Builder

Toggle swing states to see paths to 270.

Base Dem: 226 | Base GOP: 219






Democrat Total (if selected boxes go Dem): 226

Misconceptions in Elections

  • Taking press releases at face value.
  • Ignoring the secondary effects of elections policy.
  • Failing to trace the funding sources.

FAQ: Elections

Why is elections coverage usually so poor?
Lack of subject matter expertise among general assignment reporters.
Where does this data come from?
Directly from agency filings and unredacted primary sources.

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