Analysis & Commentary
Election Day Issues
2012 Summary of Voting Law Changes
As states continue to introduce and consider new restrictive measures, we will be updating this detailed compilation of potentially restrictive laws related to voting that were proposed nationwide in the 2011 and 2012 state legislative sessions, and that have been passed or remain pending.
– 04/05/12
Voting Rights in 2011: A Legislative Round-Up
As the 2012 election approaches, a massive crackdown on voting rights is unfolding – the most significant such assault in decades. Millions of Americans risk disenfranchisement, blocked from casting ballots or having them count.
Authored by: Wendy Weiser and Nhu-Y Ngo
– 07/15/11
Voting Challenges 2010 - Media Webinar
On October 27, 2010, the Brennan Center presented a webinar on challenges to the 2010 vote for the media. The presentation is updated from an October 13, 2010, briefing at the National Press Club.
Authored by: Voting Rights and Elections Team
– 10/27/10
Presentations on Voting Rights
Each year, the Brennan Center hosts briefings and delivers presentations on annual trends in voting rights. On this page you can access and download each presentation we have delivered.
Authored by: Voting Rights and Elections Team
– 10/22/10
“Ballot Security” Operations
The Brennan Center for Justice is compiling media coverage of threatened "ballot security" operations in 2010.
– 10/20/10
Voting Challenges 2010
Brennan Center presentation on expected challenges to the vote during the 2010 election season.
Authored by: Voting Rights and Elections Team
– 10/13/10
Proof of Citizenship Requirements; Chart of State Legislation
In the current session (2009–2010), legislators across the country have begun to propose proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration. The chart here, last updated on 12/2/2009, sets forth the known bills and their current status.
Authored by: Myrna Pérez
– 11/05/09
Voter Suppression Incidents 2008
A list of voter suppression incidents from the 2008 election.
Authored by: Wendy Weiser & Margaret Chen
– 11/03/08
Challenges to the Vote 2008
In advance of the 2008 general election, Executive Director Michael Waldman puts together the various processes by which voters are still being blocked from the polls, and what we can do about it.
Authored by: Voting Rights and Elections Team
– 10/20/08
GRIT tv | Wendy Weiser, Voting in the US
Wendy Weiser discusses registration deadlines and the many obstacles to voting in the United States.
– 09/30/08