Archive for 2011
Saguache County, CO Case Asks: Whose Election is it Anyway?
A disputed election in Saguache County, CO offers a fascinating look into the oft-overlooked relationship between election offices and their voters.
Read MoreA Capital Idea: DC's "After-Action Report" for the April 26, 2011 Special
The D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics’ recent “after-action report” is a data-rich and practical look at election administration that is both a model and hopeful sign for the field.
Read MoreQuestions I Want (But Don't Expect) to Hear at Tomorrow's Senate Hearing
On Thursday, September 8 a U.S. Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing on state ballot laws. I offer a few suggestions for questions that could help move the debate in a more productive direction.
Read MoreThe Treaty of Cuyahoga: Compromise on Absentee Ballots Will Yield Interesting Data
A looming state-local controversy over absentee ballots in Ohio is resolved – and in its wake we may get some invaluable data about the future of elections across the country.
Read Moreelectionline.org is coming to Humphrey!
electionline.org, the nation’s premier site for news, information and analysis about election administration, will be moving to the Humphrey School on Tuesday, September 6 with continued support from The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Read MoreUnconventional Wisdom: A Different View of the "War on Voting"
A new Rolling Stone article looks at recent developments in election legislation and reaches a conclusion that is consistent with emergng conventional wisdom – namely, that a partisan “war on voting” is being waged to control the 2012 election. I beg to differ.
Read MoreCustomer 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?
Read MoreWorth 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.
Read MoreCuyahoga, 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.
Read MoreElection 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?
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