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Election Reform Newsletter, Issue #92
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While states are tasked with writing their own election laws so long as they meet HAVA requirements, the question remains as to whether a county may make additional mandates beyond state laws. The EAC released its annual report on grants, which help states become compliant with HAVA. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of Florida ruled on the constitutionality of county charter amendments, finding that counties may add requirements like more election audits and bans on specific voting systems.
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A pilot study examined the effectiveness of combining in-person training with on-line educational tools. Those who participated in on-line training performed better, were more confident in their work, and knew the specifics of their job better than those who had not participated in on-line training.
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Rather than submit a provisional ballot, some unregistered voters are able to both register and vote on Election Day. Same Day Registration has been enacted in nine states and the District of Columbia. This memo explores this policy’s effect on turnout.
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New Resources
VOTER REGISTRATION
Paperless Voter Registration: Innovations in Three States
Project Vote
(January 2010)
Public Assistance Databases and Automatic Voter Registration: A Survey
Dēmos
(January 2010)
PROVISIONAL BALLOTING
Ensuring that Provisional Ballots are Counted
Project Vote
(January 2010)
Election Administration
2010 Election Administration Policy Recommendations
Project Vote
(January 2010)
The Future of Election Reform: From Rules to Institutions
Daniel P. Tokaji Yale Law & Policy Review
(Fall 2009)
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FairVote develops and promotes practical strategies to improve elections at the local, state and national levels.
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