Voter Fraud: Defining the Problem
DECEMBER 2006
Voter Fraud: Defining the Problem
On December 8, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission released a much-anticipated report on voter fraud. The study has generated significant attention, and Tova Wang of the Century Foundation presents one perspective on the controversial issue.
Featured Resources
This report from electionline.org provides a preview of the election reform issues likely to be tackled at the state level in the upcoming year.
2004 Election Day Survey | SEPTEMBER 2005
The first of its kind from a federal agency, this election administration survey gathers data on voter registration, absentee and provisional ballots, type of voting equipment used, and more. Data is available by state.
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) promotes democratization by observing election administration in over fifty regions and offering election assistance when necessary.
On June 22, the Committee on House Administration heard testimony from federal and local officials and other advocates and experts on the issue of voting by non-citizens.

Read the testimony.

Research Projects
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.
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.
The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
www.aei.org
The Brookings Institution
www.brookings.edu
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