Ballot counting to get close scrutiny by partisan "eyes and ears." Deep distrust in the American election system among Republican voters has inspired a wave of general election poll watchers ...

"Mail-in ballots are not secure," said Harry Wait, one of three watchers at Glendale city hall, adding that he and his fellow observers had not tried to intimidate anyone and sat quietly during ...

Poll watchers are a key component of election transparency, and both Democrats and Republicans have built out their ranks of volunteers and lawyers to observe polling places and vote counting centers.

Reuters also spoke to 10 election officials, former election officials and voter rights advocates who expressed concerns that some poll watchers could disrupt, delay and undermine confidence in ...