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Election Reform Newsletter, Issue #92

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February 17, 2010

On Topic: Election Administration

Dollars and Amendments: Reviewing State Funding and County Charter Amendments

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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Evaluating On-line Training

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. Read more »


Voters Win with Same Day Registration

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. Read more »

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)

MORE ON ELECTION REFORM

» Voter Registration
» Voter Access
» Early and Absentee Voting
» Provisional Balloting
» Technology Issues
» Election Administration
» Voting Integrity
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tation of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) and encourage improvements in HAVA and in election conduct and administration.

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