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
The Impact of Voting By Mail on Voter Behavior (PDF) | JULY 2004
Michael J. Hamner (Georgetown University) and Michael W. Traugott (University of Michigan), American Politics Research
In this article, the authors analyze the effects of voting by mail beyond voter turnout, including its impact on roll-off and straight-ticket voting.
Getting It Straight for 2008: What We Know About Vote By Mail Elections and How to Conduct Them Well (PDF) | JANUARY 2008
Common Cause
Voting by mail is being considered by increasing numbers of states, and this report summarizes its advantages and downfalls and lays out a set of potential best practices.
The Impact of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 on the Administration of Elections for Federal Office (PDF) | JUNE 2005
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The EAC presents its biennial report to the U.S. Congress on the influence of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) on the administration of federal elections from 2002 to 2004
Older Voters: Opportunities and Challenges in the 2008 Elections | JANUARY 2008
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
In this hearing, the Senate Special Committee on Aging explored a variety of unique election administration issues presented by elderly voters.
Where's the Voter Fraud? | DECEMBER 2006
Tova Andrea Wang, The Century Foundation
Is voter fraud at the polling place really a problem? In this piece, Tova Wang presents one perspective on the issue, arguing that the situation has been significantly overstated.
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Research Projects
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.
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
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.
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