AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project

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Universal Voter Registration: Policy Summary (PDF)

Though the 2008 election cycle saw record numbers of new registrants, many argue that there is still work to be done in terms of increasing the share of eligible citizens who are registered to vote. In this paper, researchers at the Brennan Center for Justice summarize the current state of registration policy in the United States and make a number of recommendations for reform.

To read the report, go here (PDF).

A Right to Vote: Modernizing Voter Registration | OCTOBER 2009

Tova Andrea Wang, Demos

Tova Andrea Wang makes the case for modernizing voter registration practices in the states, in the context of the upcoming gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia. Both states have large percentages of recently naturalized and first generation Americans.

When Voters Move (PDF) | JUNE 2009

Myrna Perez, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law

This report reviews individual state guidelines regarding registration when voters move, and finds that they are inconsistently applied, confusing to both voters and officials, and that current federal and state law protections are overly limiting.

Rhode Island Assembly overrides veto of teen pre-registration bill | JANUARY 2010

Rhode Island General Assembly

After three consecutive years’ of governor vetoes, the Rhode Island assembly succeeded in enacting into law a teen voter pre-registration bill. It joins Hawaii and Florida, as well as Puerto Rico, in permitting pre-registration for teenagers.

Election Enhancements for Ohio: A Report to the Governor and General Assembly (PDF) | APRIL 2009

Office of the Ohio Secretary of State

This report takes a comprehensive look at Ohio's election system, report highlighting both successes and failures and making a range of recommendations.

Paperless Voter Registration: Innovations in Three States | JANUARY 2010

Project Vote

This Project Vote study analyzed efforts in South Dakota, Kansas and Delaware to implement paperless voter registration systems.

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FairVote

FairVote develops and promotes practical strategies to improve elections at the local, state and national levels.

Project Vote

Project Vote is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) that works to empower, educate, and mobilize low-income, minority, youth, and other marginalized and under-represented voters.

Election Law @ Moritz

Election Law @ Moritz, run through Moritz College of Law at the Ohio State University, contains both explanation and commentary on a wealth of election reform issues from a legal perspective.

Dēmos

Dēmos is a non-partisan public policy research and advocacy organization founded in 2000. A multi-issue national organization, Dēmoscombines research, policy development, and advocacy to influence public debates and catalyze change.

Brennan Center for Justice

NYU School of Law

The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law is a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on fundamental issues of democracy and justice.

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