Unequal Access: Neglecting the National Voter Registration Act, 1995-2007 (PDF)
The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) has provided millions of Americans with increased opportunities to register to vote since its enactment in 1993, but researchers from Project Vote and Dēmos conclude that significant improvements can still be made in the law’s implementation. Following up on a series of state-by-state case studies, this new report highlights the need to improve reporting requirements and enforcement.

Read the report here (PDF)
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Election Reform Newsletter, Issue #48 | MARCH 19, 2008
AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project
Free and Fair (blog of Edward Foley)
Foley's blog explores a wide range of election reform issues from a legal perspective.
An Agenda for America's Voters: Election Reform in the 110th Congress (PDF) | MARCH 2007
Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
This report provides a brief overview of the proposals advanced for election reform as part of an initiative by the Brennan Center and the Lawyers' Committee. Areas for reform include voter registration, electronic voting systems, and election administration.
Viewpoint: Studying Election Reform | AUGUST 2008
Matthew Corritore and Molly Reynolds, AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project
In this piece, staff from the Election Reform Project review the current state of play in the election reform research field.
Can I Vote?: A Project of the National Association of Secretaries of State
National Association of Secretaries of State
This website, produced by the National Association of Secretaries of State, provides information for voters on determining if they are registered, the location of their polling place, and identification requirements for voting, as well other information related to participating in elections.
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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.
Electionline.org
Electionline.org
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.
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