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Election 2004 Issues:
Theories and Counter-Theories


Disclaimer: The Verified Voting Foundation presents the following articles with theories and counter-theories about fraud and other problems with Election 2004 as a service to our readers. We take no position on the articles or websites listed below unless stated explicitly otherwise elsewhere on this website, and aim to present a variety of sources and opinions.

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Articles and Links 

More Questions for Florida
by Kim ZetterWired News
December 12th, 2004

2004 U.S. Presidential Election Controversy and Irregularities
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Guest Viewpoint: Help Stop Irregularities in Voting
by Carol McBrianRegister-Guard
May 31st, 2005

America's Broken Electoral System
by Miranda SpencerFairness & Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR)
April 10th, 2005

Bush Democrats
by John Fund
April 4th, 2005

Analysis of the 2004 Presidential Election Exit Poll Discrepancies
National Election Data Archive Project
March 31st, 2005

Florida: Voting Glitches Found in 6 Recent Elections
by Tere Figueras Negrete and Noaki SchwartzThe Miami Herald
March 31st, 2005
A computer error failed to count votes during the March 8 special election, calling into question five other local elections -- and the future of the county's elections supervisor.

Electronic Voting Problems Discovered In Miami-Dade County
nbc6.net (AP)
March 31st, 2005

Ohio Official Says Election Went Smoothly
by John McCarthyWired News (AP)
March 21st, 2005

Elections Board Announces Examination of Election Process by Election Science Institute
Business Wire
March 16th, 2005

The Toothpaste Election
by Noam ChomskyCounterPunch
March 12th, 2005

Amid Controversy, Support Grows for Paper Audit Trail in MD
by Steven T. DennisThe Gazette
March 9th, 2005

The Sun Revolves Around the Earth and George W. Bush Won the Election in Ohio
by Bob FitrakisThe Free Press (Columbus)
March 8th, 2005

Report Shows Problems With Montgomery Voting Machines
WTOP News (AP)
March 8th, 2005

Voting Glitches Haunt Statistician
by Rob Zaleskimadison.com
March 7th, 2005

Ohio's Odd Numbers
by Christopher HitchensVanity Fair
February 25th, 2005

Election Reform: Unresolved Issues
Kansas City infoZine
February 24th, 2005

Kerry/Edwards File More Ohio Election Motions
by William Pitttruthout
February 24th, 2005

Tackling Election Reform
The New York Times
February 22nd, 2005

A Corrupted Election
by Steve Freeman and Josh MitteldorfIn These Times
February 15th, 2005

Franklin County Pinpoints Cause of Inflated Bush Numbers
Akron Beacon Journal (AP)
February 12th, 2005

Election Reform Is Urgent
by Dan Goldstein, Guest ColumnistSeattle Post-Intelligencer
February 4th, 2005

Has the Case for Election Fraud Been Refuted?
by Ernest Partridgecrisispapers.org
January 25th, 2005

Stolen or Lost?
by Steven F. FreemanAlterNet
January 20th, 2005

Exit Polls Say Bush Won Fair and Square
by Alex JohnsonMSNBC
January 19th, 2005

Key Election Evidence Destroyed
Help America Recount
January 17th, 2005

Why We Must Question Our Elections
by Arlene S. Ash, Ph.D.t r u t h o u t | Perspective
January 17th, 2005

No Electronic Voting for Ohio
by Cindi AndrewsThe Enquirer (Cincinnati)
January 12th, 2005

Editorial: Clearly, We Still Have Work to Do in Fixing Our Elections Process
Asheville Citizen-Times
January 11th, 2005

Boxer's Rebellion
by Rachel BrahinskySan Francisco Bay Guardian
January 11th, 2005

We the People Do Not Concede
by Carol SterrittCoastal Post Online
January 10th, 2005

What Happened in Ohio
by William RaspberryWashington Post
January 10th, 2005

Many Americans Refuse to Concede 'Stolen Election'
by Leila AtassiThe Plain Dealer (Cleveland)
January 9th, 2005

Media Gave Short Shrift to Allegations of Election Irregularities
Media Matters for America
January 9th, 2005

Blackwell Letter Asks for Illegal Contributions
The Beacon Journal (AP)
January 8th, 2005

Together, We Moved Three Mountains
by Bob Fitrakis, Steve Rosenfeld and Harvey WassermanThe Free Press (Columbus)
January 8th, 2005

Times Editorial: The Election's Last Gasp
The New York Times
January 7th, 2005

Election 2004: Stolen Or Lost
by Russ BakerTomPaine.com
January 7th, 2005

Keeping Our Democracy Alive
by Steve FreemanSan Francisco Chronicle
January 6th, 2005

Interview: Rep. Conyers with Will Pitt
by William Rivers Pitt t r u t h o u t | Interview
January 6th, 2005

Evidence of Election Irregularities in Snohomish County, Washington, General Election, 2004
VotersUnite.org
January 6th, 2005

Sen. Boxer's Statement On Her Objection To The Certification Of Ohio's Electoral Votes
by Senator Barbara BoxerWeb Site
January 6th, 2005

What Election Challenge Means
by David SwansonILCA Online
January 6th, 2005

Democrats to Force Debate on Ohio Results
by Alan FramAssociated Press
January 6th, 2005

Dems Should Object Today
by John NicholsThe Nation
January 6th, 2005

House Democrats Cite Irregularities With Ohio's Voting
by Malia RulonThe Seattle Times (AP)
January 6th, 2005
John Conyers says voters encountered problems.

Preserving Democracy: What Went Wrong in Ohio (executive summary)
January 5th, 2005

Did Networks Fake Exit Polls, While AP 'Accessed' 2,995 Mainframe Computers?
by Lynn Landesecotalk.org
January 5th, 2005

Just One Senator...
by Michael MooreOfficialWire
January 5th, 2005

Ten Preliminary Reasons
by Bob Fitrakis, Steve Rosenfeld and Harvey WassermanThe Free Press (Columbus)
January 5th, 2005

Stand Up, Senator
by William Rivers Pitttruthout
January 5th, 2005

The "Crime of November 2"
by Bob Fitrakis, Steve Rosenfeld and Harvey WassermanThe Free Press (Columbus)
January 5th, 2005

Senators Should Object to Ohio Vote
by Reverend Jesse JacksonChicago Sun-Times
January 4th, 2005

The Electronic Road to the White House
CSO Online
January 4th, 2005

Dialing In For Democracy - Today Is Critical
by Thom Hartmannop-ed news
January 4th, 2005

Seven Key Reasons Why the Vote Must be Challenged at the Electoral College
by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rainbow/PUSH CoalitionThe Free Press (Columbus)
January 3rd, 2005

Ohio's Official Non-Recount Ends Amidst New Evidence of Fraud, Theft and Judicial Contempt Mirrored in New Mexico
by Bob Fitrakis, Steve Rosenfeld and Harvey WassermanThe Free Press (Columbus)
December 31st, 2004

E-Voting Faces New Scrutiny
by Robert Lemos, Richard Shim and Evan HansenZDNet
December 30th, 2004

The 2004 Presidential Election: Who Won The Popular Vote?
by Jonathan D. Simon, J.D. and Ron P. Baiman, Ph.D.The Free Press
December 29th, 2004

Lawsuit Before the Ohio Supreme Court
The Free Press (Columbus)
December 24th, 2004

Voting Problems in Ohio Spur Call for Overhaul
by James Dao, Ford Fessenden, and Tom Zeller Jr. New York Times
December 24th, 2004

Video Supporting Ohio Vote Fraud Claim Revealed
by William Rivers Pitttruthout
December 23rd, 2004

Election Study Finds Widespread Ballot-Counting Problems
by Thomas Hargrovenewsobserver.com (SH)
December 23rd, 2004

National Research Commission on Elections and Voting Releases Interim Briefing Report
National Research Commission on Elections and Voting
December 22nd, 2004

Ohio Electoral Fight Becomes 'Biggest Deal Since Selma' as GOP Stonewalls
by Bob Fitrakis, Steve Rosenfeld and Harvey WassermanThe Free Press (Columbus)
December 22nd, 2004

The Clear Winner? Most Likely, it'll be Election Reform
by Lewis Kamb and Angela GallowaySeattle Post-Intelligencer
December 22nd, 2004

Ohio: A Crime Against Democracy
by Stuart Comstock-GayTomPaine.com
December 21st, 2004

Cobb: Obstruction or Incompetence by Blackwell?
votecobb.org
December 21st, 2004

Times Editorial: Count Every Vote
The New York Times
December 20th, 2004

Three Ways To Improve Elections
by Michele JacklinThe Hartford Courant
December 19th, 2004

Ohio Vote Count Battles Escalate Amidst New Evidence of Potential Criminal Activity
by Bob Fitrakis, Steve Rosenfeld and Harvey WassermanThe Free Press (Columbus)
December 18th, 2004

New Scientific Research Project to Measure Voting Accuracy
USCountVotes
December 17th, 2004

Analysis of Election 2004 Finds Reason for Concern
electionline.org
December 16th, 2004

Ohio Recount Resembles Florida in 2000
The New York Times (AP)
December 15th, 2004

Several Factors Contributed to 'Lost' Voters in Ohio
by Michael Powell and Peter SlevinThe Washington Post
December 15th, 2004

Lawmaker Seeks Inquiry Into Ohio Vote
by Tom Zeller Jr.New York Times
December 15th, 2004

Proof of Ohio Election Fraud Exposed
by William Rivers Pitttruthout
December 15th, 2004

Ohio Presidential Tally Is Challenged
The Washington Post (AP)
December 14th, 2004

Ralph Nader on the Ohio Recount
Democracy Now!
December 14th, 2004
As the Ohio delegation to the Electoral College cast its votes for President Bush despite calls for a review of voting irregularities, Democracy Now's Amy Goodman speaks with independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader about the Ohio recount, the future of the Democratic Party, the reshuffling of Bush's cabinet, the occupation of Iraq and much more.

Over 100 Gather at Tennessee State Capital to Save Democracy
by Anna ThompsonTennessee Independent Media Center
December 13th, 2004

Witness Says Voting Company Tampered With Machines After Vote and Tried to Plant False Information Into Ohio Recount
The Blue Lemur
December 13th, 2004

Recount Efforts Move Forward in Ohio and New Mexico as State Electors Meet
December 13th, 2004

Election Reform Needed: U.S. System Would Fail Certification Elsewhere
The Register-Guard (Eugene)
December 12th, 2004

Voter Protection Groups Release Election 2004 Reports
December 12th, 2004

Voting Rights Groups 'Block' Talk of Machine-Free Elections
by Lynn LandesDissident Voice
December 11th, 2004

Dispenses the Myth of "Smooth" 2004 Elections
civilrights.org
December 9th, 2004

Diehard Democrats Declare Election Fight Not Over in Ohio
by Bob DartDayton Daily News (CNS)
December 9th, 2004

Jackson Vows to Continue Ohio Vote Probe
by Malia RulonAssociated Press
December 9th, 2004

Zogby Polling Seeks Damage Control After Election Day Flub
by Marc MoranoCNS News.com
December 9th, 2004

Community Leaders and Computer Experts Unite to Audit the Vote
December 9th, 2004

Counting Votes
by Margie BurnsThe Baltimore Chronicle
December 9th, 2004

Election Fraud or Just Suspicions?
by Theodore D. GravesSan Francisco Chronicle
December 9th, 2004

WNYC Interviews Verified Voting Executive Director Will Doherty
WNYC - The Brian Lehrer Show
December 8th, 2004

The Ohio Recount: Reluctant Officials and Few Rules
by Ann HarrisonCounterPunch
December 8th, 2004

Bipartisan System Protects Integrity of the Vote
by J. Kenneth Blackwell The Cincinnati Post
December 8th, 2004

Preserving Democracy - What Went Wrong in Ohio?
Judiciary Democratic Forum
December 8th, 2004

The Ohio Recount: Reluctant Officials and Few Rules
by Ann HarrisonCounterPunch
December 8th, 2004

Groups Want Changes to Overcome Election Setbacks
by Sabrina EatonThe Plain Dealer (Cleveland)
December 8th, 2004

New Report on Election 2004 Finds Widespread Failures in Provisional Balloting; DC Conference Spotlights Faulty Practices, Problems with ‘Fail-Safe Voting'
Common Dreams News Center
December 7th, 2004

Ohio Election Fraud Uproar Blasting to New Level
by Steve Rosenfeld, Bob Fitrakis and Harvey WassermanThe Free Press (Columbus)
December 7th, 2004

Democrats to Study Alleged Ohio Voting Problems
by Scott ShepardNews-Journal.com
December 7th, 2004

Lawmakers Seek Probe of How Electronic Voting Machines Affected 2004 Elections
by the St. Louis Labor TribuneILCA Online
December 7th, 2004

Groups Detail Voting Problems in 2004 Election
by Frank DaviesThe Mercury News/Miami Herald (KRT)
December 7th, 2004

Texas to Florida: White House-Linked Clandestine Operation Paid for "Vote Switching" Software
by Wayne MadsenOnline Journal
December 6th, 2004

New Round Of Challenges Expected As Ohio Certifies Vote
December 6th, 2004

New Mexico Was Blue: 18,659 Missing E-Votes
Democratic Underground
December 5th, 2004

Slow-Rolling Democracy in Ohio
by Robert ParryConsortium News
December 4th, 2004

Narrower Bush Win Seen in Ohio
by Brian FalerWashington Post
December 4th, 2004

Final Count in Ohio Gives Kerry 18,000 More Votes
by Diane Suchetka and Diane SolovThe Plain Dealer (Cleveland)
December 3rd, 2004

Voters’ Lawsuits, Evidence Gathering Continue in Ohio and Florida
The NewStandard
December 3rd, 2004

Kerry's Team Joins Ohio Suit
The Capital Times (AP)
December 3rd, 2004

House Committee Queries Ohio Secretary of State Blackwell
House Committee on the Judiciary
December 2nd, 2004

Electorate's Tossup Issues Include Electronic Voting
by Brian DeagonInvestor's Business Daily
December 2nd, 2004

A Verifiable-Voting Insurgency
by Colleen RedmanRoanoke.com
December 2nd, 2004

Kerry Team Seeks to Join Fight to Get Ohio County to Recount
by Brian FalerThe Washington Post
December 1st, 2004

Nader-Requested Recount Ends
by Erik StetsonBoston.com (AP)
December 1st, 2004

Voting Errors Tallied Nationwide
by Brian C. MooneyBoston.com
December 1st, 2004

More on the 'Stolen Election'
by David CornThe Nation
November 30th, 2004

Democracy Inaction
by James K. Galbraithsalon.com
November 30th, 2004

Nader-Requested Recount Continues
by Erik StetsonBoston.com (AP)
November 29th, 2004

How To Take Back A Stolen Election
by Thom HartmannCommon Dreams News Center
November 29th, 2004

Kerry Supports Ohio Vote Investigation, Jackson Says
by Steven RosenfeldThe Free Press (Columbus)
November 28th, 2004

Paper Ballots Key to Honest Elections
by State Rep. Richard KennedyThe Nashua Telegraph
November 28th, 2004

Newsweek: Four More Years to Finally Get It Right
by Steven LevyNewsweek
November 28th, 2004

Statistical Questions Regarding Exit Poll Data in CalTech/MIT VTP Report
by Leonard Wayne
November 28th, 2004

New York Times: Electronic Voting 1.0 (And No Time to Upgrade)
by James FallowsThe New York Times
November 28th, 2004

Hack The Vote
by Steve DitleaPopular Mechanics
November 27th, 2004

Suit Seeks Provisional Ballots Re-Examined
Yahoo! News (AP)
November 26th, 2004

Kerry Clutches to Hopes of Recount Victory
by Adam StoneNorth County News
November 26th, 2004

What Were the Odds That Bush Would Win?
by Alan WaldmanHartford Advocate
November 25th, 2004

Saudis, Enron Money Helped Pay For US Rigged Election
by Wayne MadsenOnline Journal
November 25th, 2004

Reality Check: American Babylon
by Andrew GumbelLos Angeles City Beat
November 25th, 2004

E-Voting Faces New Scrutiny
by Evan HansenCNET News.com
November 24th, 2004

GAO to Probe Vote Counting
Wired News
November 24th, 2004

Saving Your Right to Vote
by William Rivers Pitttruthout | perspective
November 22nd, 2004

Let Election Conspiracy Theories Die
Columbia Daily Tribune
November 21st, 2004

Election 2004 E-Voting Incidents from the Election Incident Reporting System
Verified Voting Foundation
November 18th, 2004

Let’s Get Real
by Mark Crispin MillerIn These Times
November 16th, 2004

A Little Advice for the Next Election
The Daily Inter Lake
November 10th, 2004

Conspiracy Theories Abound After Bush Victory
by Jake Tapper and Avery MillerABC News
November 9th, 2004

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