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Election Reform Newsletter, Issue #51

Election Reform Newsletter

May 7, 2008

On Topic: Election Administration

Beyond ID: Exploring Other Election Irregularities

The decision in the Indiana voter ID case may be spending time in the headlines, but in-person voter fraud is not the only type of irregularity that can affect election outcomes. A new analysis from the Election Reform Project looks at the recent presidential primary in New Jersey, while a report from the Maryland Attorney General examines issues that state had in its 2006 primary.
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»	OPINION/ANALYSIS: "Viewpoint: A Vote for Transparent Elections," Jamie Hester, AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project (May 2008)

»	REPORT: "Report of the Attorney General's Task Force on Voting Irregularities" (PDF), Maryland Office of the Attorney General (April 2008)


The Internet as an Information Tool

The 2008 presidential primary season has brought use of the internet as part of political campaigns to new heights, but for voters across the country, the web can prove just as helpful for gathering information such as when and where to vote. A new study from the Election Assistance Commission examines these voter information web sites, and lays out a set of best practices for use in the future. Read more »


Examining Election Fraud

Countries around the world—from long-established democracies like the U.S. to emerging ones like Zimbabwe—grapple with the fundamental issue of guaranteeing that their elections are fair and competitive. A new volume from Brookings Press explores ways to define, measure, and detect fraud, and, on May 21, the Election Reform Project will host a discussion on the book with its editors. Read more »

New Resources

ELECTION ADMINISTRATION


Voter Hotline Study (PDF) U.S. Election Assistance Commission (April 2008)

Key Questions for Key States: Indiana (PDF) Sarah Cherry Election Law @ Moritz (May 2008)

EARLY AND ABSENTEE VOTING


Free or Reduced Postage for the Return of Voted Absentee Ballots (PDF) U.S. Election Assistance Commission (February 2008)


VOTING INTEGRITY


Crawford and the Amicus Court: Further Support for a Non-Partisan Advisory Tribunal Edward Foley Election Law @ Moritz (April 2008)

Crawford: It Could Have Been Worse Daniel Tokaji Election Law @ Moritz (April 2008)

MORE ON ELECTION REFORM

» Voter Registration
» Voter Access
» Early and Absentee Voting
» Provisional Balloting
» Technology Issues
» Election Administration
» Voting Integrity
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Events

Election Fraud: Detecting and Deterring Electoral Manipulation
AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project
May 21, 2008
Washington, DC

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