Customer Service in Elections: What Does it Mean?
Governments are being pressed more and more to improve “customer service” – what does this mean in the world of elections?
August 2011
Worth the Wait: DOJ Review of SC Photo ID Could Yield First Real Data to Evaluate Claims of Disenfranchisement
The U.S. Department of Justice has asked for more time to review South Carolina’s new photo ID law under the Voting Rights Act. While the delay will keep some in suspense, the extra time could yield valuable data in the effort to evaluate the impact of voter ID laws.
Cuyahoga, OH Dispute Raises Question: Who’s in Charge of Elections?
A mounting controversy in Cuyahoga County, OH could re-open the long-running fight between states and localities for control over election administration.
Election Costs: A New Weapon?
The Port Orchard, WA City Council recently rolled back a decision because of the cost of holding a special election for voters to approve the change. What might this mean in other communities?
Americans’ Technology Adoption and the Future of Elections
A wealth of Pew Internet data on Americans’ technology adoption suggests that election offices have to commit to broader use of online delivery of voting information.
The Virginia Primary Day Earthquake, Contingency Planning … and Andujar’s Law
Virginia’s Primary Day earthquake has raised the profile of contingency planning for elections, but (accidentally?) wise words from a former major leaguer suggest an additional mindset that’s important to remember as well.
Problems with Voter Cards: Might Vaudeville (and the Internet) Have a Solution?
Solving the growing problem of delayed or incorrect voter cards might just take some inspiration from vaudeville – and an assist from 21st Century technology.
Stafford County, VA Controversy Highlights a Key Weakness in America’s Election Administration System
A recent controversy in Stafford County, VA should be a call to action for the field of election administration.
Suddenly, the Voter ID Debate is Unpredictable
Recent stories out of Rhode Island and Ohio suggest that the voter ID debate may be breaking free of the partisan predictability that has dominated the issue.
The Seattle Times Says “Voting by Mail Doesn’t Increase Turnout” in King County. Is That True? Does It Matter?
A recent report out of King County, WA has some really interesting data about the impact of the 2006 switch to vote by mail. One story, however, missed the point by focusing on turnout instead.