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.

League of Women Voters of Indiana, Inc. v. Todd Rokita, Indiana Secretary of State (PDF)

The opinion in the case of League of Women Voters of Indiana, Inc. v. Todd Rokita, Indiana Secretary of State, finds that the photo identification law violates the Indiana Constitution’s Equal Privileges and Immunities Clause as it does not require photo identification for mail-in voters and residents of some nursing homes.

Read the opinion here (PDF).

The Research Database on the U.S. Voting System and Voting Technology | AUGUST 2009

American Association for the Advancement of Science

The Research Database on the U.S. Voting System and Voting Technology provides access to empirical and analytical research about voting and elections to inform evidence-based reforms.

League of Women Voters of Indiana, Inc. v. Todd Rokita, Indiana Secretary of State (PDF) | SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Marion Superior Court, Civil Division

The opinion in the case of League of Women Voters of Indiana, Inc. v. Todd Rokita, Indiana Secretary of State.

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.

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.

Documenting Disenfranchisement: Voter Identification at Indiana's 2008 General Election | SEPTEMBER 2009

Michael J. Pitts & Matthew D. Neumann, Indiana University of Law- Indianapolis

This research examines the effect of Indiana’s photo identification requirement on counting provisional ballots in the 2008 general 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.

FairVote

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

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.

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.

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.

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