AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project

Thank you for following the work of the AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project. We’ll continue looking at the issues of election reform at AEI and Brookings. For new work on congressional redistricting, please visit www.redistrictingproject.org.

Voter IDs Are Not the Problem: A Survey of Three States (PDF)

One of the issues being debated in the context Crawford is how many individuals lack the necessary identification and would thus be affected by laws like Indiana’s. Drawing on survey data from three states, a new report from researchers at the Center for Democracy and Election Management at American University suggests that the lack of photo ID may not be a terribly widespread problem.

Read the report here (PDF).

Annual Report on Grant Programs, 2008 | FEBRUARY 2010

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

The EAC's annual report on 2008 spending provides detailed information regarding states’ usage of HAVA funds, as well as data on competitive grants distributed by the EAC. Of the $2.96 billion they received from the EAC, states have spent 76% and are expected to use remaining funds in 2010.

A Letter on Indiana's Voter ID Laws (PDF) | SEPTEMBER 2009

Todd Rokita, Indiana Secretary of State

This letter, from the Indiana Secretary of State, was written the day after the Indiana Court of Appeals handed down its decision on the state’s voter ID laws. It outlines the impact of the ruling on State laws and the Secretary’s plan to argue his case in front of the Indiana Supreme Court.

Election Administration Profiles of All Fifty States (PDF) | JULY 2009

Center for Democracy and Election Management

This supplemental report provides in-depth information on each state's election system.

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.

Public Attitudes on State Election Administration, Goals, and Reforms (PDF) | APRIL 2009

David Konisky and Michael A. Powell, Institute of Public Policy, Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs, University of Missouri

This report from researchers at the University of Missouri explores public opinion on a select set of issues, including Election Day registration, voting by mail, photo identification requirements, and early voting.

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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.

Center for Democracy & Election Management

Center for Democracy & Election Management was established at the School of Public Affairs at American University in 2002. Their broader goal is to pave the way for and strengthen democracy through improved electoral performance.

electionline.org

The Pew Center on the States

electionline.org provides daily news updates on election reform issues, as well as deeper analysis of selected topics, including recent reports on voter registration, recount procedures, and the progress in implementing the Help America Vote Act since 2002.

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.

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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