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NOVEMBER 2008 Previewing Problems and the Polls and Beyond |
Voters across the country went to the polls on November 4, likely in record numbers. Before the big day, both electionline.org previewed various potential problems at the polls, and Election Law @ Moritz predicted which states may be likely to see post-election litigation.
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Stephen T. Mockabee, J. Quin Monson & Kelly D. Patterson, Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy, Brigham Young University
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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Center for Democracy and Election Management
This report reviews the election process across all fifty states, using the Carter-Baker Commission’s recommendations as guidelines.
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Molly Reynolds, AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project
In this analysis, the Election Reform Project’s Molly Reynolds looks at what responses from a 2008 survey can tell us about what the public prefers in terms of election reform proposals—and the limits of relying on such data in this particular area.
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Office of the Ohio Secretary of State
This report takes a comprehensive look at Ohio's election system, report highlighting both successes and failures and making a range of recommendations.
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Hawaii Office of Elections
In response to a request by the Election Commission, the Hawaii Office of Elections produced this report outlining the plan for the 2010 elections. A focus of this report is the effect of the reduced budget for the office on staffing and the number of precincts which will be open for the elections.
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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.
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NYU School of Law
The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law is a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on fundamental issues of democracy and justice.
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Project Vote is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) that works to empower, educate, and mobilize low-income, minority, youth, and other marginalized and under-represented voters.
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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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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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