Archive for 2011
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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreProblems 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.
Read MoreStafford 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.
Read MoreSuddenly, 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreLight Blogging This Week: Full schedule to return August 22
Ah, vacation …
Read MoreFollow Friday, the Sequel: More Sites for Election Geeks
This week’s Follow Friday highlights some of the best election geek resources on the Web.
Read More52 Pickup: Redistricting Delays Likely to Cost Peoria Election Office $40,000
A recent story from Peoria, IL illustrates why redistricting can feel like “52 pickup” to election officials.
Read MoreQuick Lesson from the Wisconsin Recalls: Election Officials are Public Figures
Election officials need to get used to being front page news.
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