Jessica Huseman

Jessica Huseman is the editorial director of Votebeat, an independent, non-profit newsroom covering voting rights, redistricting and election administration. She teaches investigative journalism at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and New York University, and was previously a reporter for ProPublica, where she led voting and elections coverage.

NOT GAME OVER

How Dems Can Revive Their Doomed Voting Rights Legislation

The For the People Act looks doomed, but the federal election funding local officials desperately need doesn’t have to be.

Jessica Huseman

GOP DGAF

‘Cyber Ninjas’ Usher in New Era of Insane Ballot Attacks

The efforts of these auditors would be hilarious if they weren’t such a deep insult to basic democratic standards.

Jessica Huseman

BALLS AND STRIKES

There’s Nothing ‘Hypocritical’ About Punishing Georgia

Instead of arguing about which states have better laws now, look at the ones making it easier to vote and the ones that are making it tougher.

Jessica Huseman

BEST INTENTIONS

Voting Rights Bill Could Create a True Electoral Clusterf*ck

The For the People Act is driven by commendable principle, but it asks election directors to make huge changes fast—and doesn’t cover all the costs.

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‘A GOOD POSITION TO BE IN’

The Rioters Hate Voting. Here’s the Only Way to Stop Them.

I had a front-row seat to the breakdown of our voting system. To repair it will take more than casting blame.

Jessica Huseman