Politics

Faith in Power

The Christian Right’s Attempt to Influence Elections

The Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics. Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, some of its leaders tried to recruit poll workers, discourage local officials from certifying results and sow distrust in the U.S. voting system.

Election Skeptics Are Targeting Voting Officials With Ads That Suggest They Don’t Have to Certify Results

by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Watch, and Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica,

Oct. 30, 6 a.m. EDT

The Genesis of Christian Nationalism

by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Watch, Illustrations by Nate Sweitzer for ProPublica,

Oct. 26, 5 a.m. EDT

JD Vance Campaign Event With Christian Right Leaders May Have Violated Tax and Election Laws, Experts Say

by Andy Kroll, ProPublica; Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Watch; and Nick Surgey, Documented,

Oct. 18, 6 a.m. EDT

Right-Wing Activists Pushed False Claims About Election Fraud. Now They’re Recruiting Poll Workers in Swing States.

by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Watch,

Oct. 16, 6 a.m. EDT

Why We Investigated Matthew Trewhella, the Far-Right Wisconsin Pastor Influencing Republican Politics

by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Watch,

Aug. 2, 5 a.m. EDT

The Gospel of Matthew Trewhella: How a Militant Anti-Abortion Activist Is Influencing Republican Politics

by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Watch,

July 10, 6 a.m. EDT