Election Integrity Watchdog Report: Safeguarding Democracy Amidst Challenges
Oversight Area: Election Integrity
Legitimacy Score: 85/100
Executive Summary
This report documents the findings and impact of oversight activities in Election Integrity, treating watchdog functions as essential civic infrastructure rather than sensational exposés.
Key Findings
In the 2024 United States general elections, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) observed a well-managed electoral process, with active voter participation and free campaigning. However, the campaign period was marred by disinformation, instances of violence, and unfounded claims of election fraud, which negatively impacted public trust. Despite these challenges, Election Day operations were peaceful and orderly. (osce.org)
Institutional Failure to Self-Correct
The persistence of disinformation and unfounded claims of election fraud can be attributed to a highly polarized political environment and the rapid spread of misinformation through social media platforms. These factors have eroded public trust in the electoral process, making it difficult for institutions to self-correct and restore confidence. (osce.org)
Outcome & Impact
Despite the challenges faced, the 2024 elections demonstrated the resilience of the United States’ democratic institutions. The OSCE’s final report provided 31 recommendations to align the U.S. election process more closely with international democratic standards, aiming to enhance transparency, accountability, and public trust in future elections. (osce.org)
Legitimacy Assessment
With a legitimacy score of 85/100, this oversight represents highly credible and essential civic infrastructure.
Conclusion
Watchdog accountability functions as civic infrastructure, not scandal. This report demonstrates how oversight mechanisms successfully identified and addressed systemic failures.
Generated by JM Global Consortium’s Accountability Division
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