AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project

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Better Ballots (PDF)

From direct recording electronic machines (DREs) to hand-counted paper ballots, individuals across the country cast their ballots in countless different ways on Election Day, but good ballot design is of paramount importance, regardless of the type of system used. A new report from the Brennan Center for Justice explores thirteen common ballot design problems, reviews state laws that stand as obstacles to usability, and makes policy recommendations for the future.

Read the report here (PDF).

The State of Elections In The Fifty States: Evaluating the Process Where It Counts (PDF) | JULY 2009

Center for Democracy and Election Management

This report reviews the election process across all fifty states, using the Carter-Baker Commission’s recommendations as guidelines.

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.

Election Enhancements for Ohio: Legislative Summary (PDF) | AUGUST 2009

Office of the Ohio Secretary of State

The Ohio Secretary of State conducted this legislative analysis of House Bill 260, the election enhancements bill introduced by State Representatives Dan Stewart and Tracy Heard.

Electoral Laws and Turnout: 1972-2008 | SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Jan Leighley (University of Arizona) & Jonathan Nagler (NYU- Wilf Family Department of Politics)

This paper examines the impact of electoral laws on turnout in elections. The authors find that by aggregating turnout among different demographic groups, they can estimate the impact of electoral reforms over time.

Eyes on the Vote Count: Non-Partisan Observer Reports of Minnesota's Post-Election Audit and Recount (PDF) | MAY 2009

Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota

This report explores how Minnesota's recount processes were employed in Franken/Coleman election contest, arguing that while the system functioned quite well, reforms can be made.

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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.

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.

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 Administration Research Center (EARC)

University of California, Berkeley

Part of the Institute for Governmental Studies at the University of California at Berkeley, the Election Administration Research Center (EARC) aims to improve the administration of elections.

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.

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