As we navigate through increasingly turbulent times, it is essential for communities, civic leaders, and individuals to be equipped with the tools necessary to counter political violence, extremism, and threats to our democratic process. At ADL, we are committed to safeguarding our communities and ensuring that all people have the ability to engage in the electoral process free from fear, intimidation, or harm. Together, we can create a more secure and inclusive society for all.
With the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election approaching, concerns about extremism and political violence are growing. ADL has noted an increase in rhetoric and incidents that could disrupt the electoral process, affecting election workers, officials, candidates and voters.
To help communities, educators, parents and others navigate election-related challenges and uphold election integrity, ADL has compiled the following resources.
Addressing Extremism & Political Violence
The ADL Debunk: False Narratives Around the 2024 Presidential Election
Trump Assassination Attempt Sparks Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories and Violent, “Revenge” Rhetoric
Election Misinformation and Disinformation: How to Know What’s True and What’s False
Antisemitism and Support for Political Violence
Teaching About the U.S. Elections & Political Violence
Election Poll Workers: Responsibilities, Rewards and Risks
Swatting: What’s Hate Got to Do with It?
What to Know Before Heading to the Polls
Looking for more information to prepare for casting your ballot? Want to find ways to volunteer on election day? Find all that and more here.
Partner & Community Resources
Addressing Political Violence & Building Resiliency
- How States Can Prevent Election Subversion in 2024 and Beyond, Brennan Center
- 50 Things Anyone Can Do to Make Us Stronger Together, Common Ground USA
- Guidance for Reporting Election Violence, Election SOS
- Building a Resiliency Network: A Toolkit For Building Community Resilience During A Contentious Election Cycle, Over Zero
- Project CODE Resources | A compilation of resources from organizations dedicated to addressing political violence. Project CODE
- De-Escalation: A Toolkit for Election Officials, States United Democracy Center
- HOPE 2024 Guide | A guide for communities across the United States to organize to counter political violence, 22nd Century Initiative & the Horizons Project
Voting Resources
- Electronic Tip Form, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Faith in Elections Playbook, Interfaith America & Protect Democracy
- UnidosUS Voting Resources, UnidosUS
- Election Threat Updates, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (CISA)
- #Protect2024/Election Security Resource Library, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (CISA)
- Know Your Voting Rights: Your Guide to Federal Voting Rights Laws, U.S. Department of Justice (Civil Rights Division)
- VoteRiders | Find your state's voter ID rules, VoteRiders
Countering Mis/Disinformation
- How Elections are Certified in Battleground States, Brennan Center
- How to Detect and Guard Against Deceptive AI-Generated Election Information, Brennan Center
- Officials Can’t Go Rogue on Election Certification, Brennan Center
- Dangerous Anti-Immigrant Falsehoods Are Attempts to Suppress Votes by Millions of Latinos and Other Eligible Voters, UnidosUS
- Why Allegations of “Non-Citizen” Voting Are Dangerous to Democracy, Latino Voters, and the Latino Community, UnidosUS