Out now
David F. Walbert · Bloomsbury · Hardcover & ebook
Gripping stories of stolen elections, and a clear explanation of how they are rigged before a single vote is cast. From a lawyer who fought these cases for fifty years.
“Surprisingly thrilling tales of the most gobsmacking acts of political corruption . . . a dazzling, white-knuckle ride.”
Ron Charles, former Washington Post book critic
The podcast
A six-part series
Gerrymandering, voter suppression, ballot stuffing, and straight up stolen elections. This is the story of the past, present, and future of democracy in America.
Hosted by
David F. Walbert & Anoa Changa-Peck
Coming soon
The interactive game
Step into the shoes of the people who rig elections. Commit the five moves yourself, one by one, then meet the real history behind each.
Play the Steal PlaybookThe Definition
What actually makes an election “stolen”? A clear framework, the tools used to predetermine outcomes, and the sources behind every claim.
Explore the definitionThe podcast
David F. Walbert and Anoa Changa-Peck on the stories, the history, and the real fights behind stealing elections. With Linda Greenhouse, Leah Litman, David Daley, Jerry Goldfeder and Nicholas Martinez.
About the seriesA conversation
Have your book club, class, or group read the book, then meet the author. David joins your discussion by Zoom or in person.
Invite David to the discussionAbout the book
As Americans wrestle with questions of election integrity and democracy's future, Stealing Elections, American Style reveals how today's challenges are deeply rooted in history. Drawing on decades of litigating election cases and arguing before the Supreme Court, David Walbert combines gripping stories of stolen elections with a clear explanation of how elections are routinely rigged before a single vote is cast. With the insights of a constitutional scholar and student of history, Walbert candidly explains how misguided Supreme Court decisions from the 1880s to today have often turned a blind eye to voting discrimination in spite of the Constitution and laws enacted by Congress.
Readers will come away with a deep understanding of gerrymandering, voter suppression, voter ID laws, and voter purges, and a clearer picture of how we got here and where we go from here.
Get the bookReviews
“Surprisingly thrilling tales of the most gobsmacking acts of political corruption . . . a dazzling, white-knuckle ride.”
Ron Charles, former Washington Post book critic
About the author
Out now in hardcover and ebook. Buy direct from the publisher or from Amazon, or ask your local bookstore.