Election Reform Newsletter, Issue #55
Election Reform Newsletter
AEI | The Brookings Institution.
July 2, 2008
Election Reform Newsletter.
On Topic.New Resources.Events. Forward to a Colleague.
On Topic: Election Administration
When Americans go to the polls on Election Day, nearly two million poll workers greet them, representing one of the most important components for making sure an election runs smoothly. A report from the University of Utah explores how the quality of these poll workers can affect voter satisfaction, while a new analysis from the Election Reform Project looks at young people as a potential source of new volunteers on Election Day.
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»  REPORT: "The Human Dimension of Elections: How Poll Workers Shape Public Confidence in Elections" (PDF),Thad Hall (Utah), J. Quin Monson (BYU), and Kelly Patterson (BYU), Institute of Public and International Affairs, University of Utah (April 2008)
»  OPINION/ANALYSIS: "Viewpoint: Redefining What It Means to Be a Poll Worker," Matthew Corritore, AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project (July 2008)
 
 
 
 
Quips about voting machine accuracy and security frequently appear in the headlines, but the criticism usually comes from election officials, advocates, or members of the public. In a new report, the Election Technology Council presents a different perspective—that of the voting system industry—and makes recommendations for incorporating industry representatives into the regulatory process.
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Across the Midwest, local officials in all fields are dealing with the aftermath of record flooding. Election administrators are no exception; in Johnson County, Indiana, for example, voting machines in storage ended up under six feet of water. In a new piece, Nathan Cemenska of Election Law @ Moritz explores whether states are prepared for similar emergencies and lays out a series of questions to be considered when planning for a variety of disasters.
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New Resources
VOTER REGISTRATION
How Same Day Registration Became Law in North Carolina (PDF)
Steven Carbó and Joyce Kirschner
Dēmos (June 2008)
Draft: Universal Voter Registration: Policy Summary (PDF)
Renee Paradis and Wendy Weiser
Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (June 2008)
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
Are We Condemned to Repeat It?
Daniel Tokaji
Election Law @ Moritz (June 2008)
ELECTION ADMINISTRATION
Building Secure and Transparent Elections Through Standard Operating Procedures (PDF)
R. Michael Alvarez (Caltech) and Thad Hall (University of Utah)
Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project (June 2008)
March 4, 2008 Primary Election: Report from the Secretary of State (PDF)
Jennifer Brunner
Office of the Ohio Secretary of State (June 2008)
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Featured Resources
Analysis of Possible Address Errors on the Florida Voter Registration File (PDF) | MARCH 2008
Michael McDonald, George Mason University
While the concerns raised by election reform experts about the efficacy of Florida's proposal to redo its presidential primary by mail were many, this analysis highlights specific issues related to the accuracy of the addresses that would have to be used under such a proposal.
Election Reform Newsletter, Issue #53 | JUNE 4, 2008
AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project
Bridging Science, Technology, and Politics in Election Systems | JULY 2007
R. Michael Alvarez (Caltech) and Erik K. Antonsson (Caltech), National Academy of Engineering of the National Academies
In this article, the authors give a brief summary of recent problems with voting technology and the difficulties of studying it. They also make recommendations about how to build "a science of elctions."
State Legislators, Election Officials Tackle Voting Issues | JANUARY 2007
Sean Greene, electionline.org
This report from electionline.org provides a preview of the election reform issues likely to be tackled at the state level in the upcoming year.
Can Where People Vote Influence How They Vote? The Influence of Polling Location Type on Voting Behavior (PDF) | FEBRUARY 2006
Jonah Berger, Marc Meredith, and S. Christian Wheeler, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Using data from the 2000 election in Arizona and from a field experiment, a new study by researchers at the Stanford Graduate School of Business finds that the type of polling place can have an effect on voting decisions.
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Research Projects
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.
Center for American Politics and Citizenship
Center for American Politics and Citizenship
University of Maryland
As part of its broader research focus on elections, campaign ethics, campaign finance, and the legislative process, the Center for American Politics and Citizenship at the University of Maryland is engaged in research projects on voting technology and ballot design specifically.
Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project
Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project
This project aims to evaluate the current state of reliability and uniformity of U.S. voting systems; to establish uniform attributes and quantitative guidelines for performance and reliability of voting systems; and to propose specific uniform guidelines and requirements for reliable voting systems
Early Voting Information Center
Reed College
Directed by early voting scholar Paul Gronke and housed at Reed College, the Early Voting Information Center provides news and research on and a state-by-state overview of early voting issues.
Election Administration Research Center (EARC), UC Berkeley
Election Administration Research Center (EARC), UC 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.
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