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Learn about all the issues facing the voting rights and elections community
– 08/19/08
Proof of Citizenship Requirements; Chart of State Legislation
In the most recent session (2007–2008), legislators in 19 different states have proposed proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration. The chart here, last updated on 6/19/2008, sets forth the known bills and their current status.
Authored by: Myrna Pérez
– 06/19/08
Summary of Election Reform Legislation in the 109th Congress
This is a brief summary of federal election reform legislation introduced in the 109th Congress. Senate bills are listed first, in order of introduction, followed by House bills. Although the descriptions of each bill are not comprehensive, each bill summary includes hyperlinks for more information.
– 01/22/07
Tuesday’s Intrepid Voters
Authored by: Justin Levitt
– 11/10/06
Remember to Vote, Hope It Counts
Authored by: Michael Waldman, Wendy Weiser & Open NY
– 10/30/06
Are HAVA’s Provisional Ballots Working?
March 29, 2006 presentation at American University
Authored by: Wendy Weiser
– 03/29/06
New Yorkers Deserve to Have Every Vote Counted
Authored by: Wendy Weiser & Lawrence Norden
– 02/13/05
Key Provisions of the Help America Vote Act
Fact sheet that outlines the Help America Vote Act of 2000. In response to the problems during the presidential elections of 2000, Congress passed the HAVA mandating significant changes in virtually every aspect of election administration.
Authored by: Kele Williams