This report examines a range of common ballot design problems, reviews state laws that stand as obstacles to good ballot design, and makes policy recommendations for the future.

As dictated by state law, jurisdictions nationwide vary greatly in the structure of their election governing bodies. This analysis argues, that for many functions, these bodies should be bipartisan.

Faced with mounting five elections in one twelve month period, the San Francisco Department of Elections has faced a wide range of administration challenges; this report examines those issues and makes recommendations for improvement.

This analysis from the Election Reform Project looks at a growing problem faced by election administrators--a shortage of poll workers--and makes suggestions on how local officials can ensure they have enough competant individuals to make Election Day run smoothly.