Analysis & Commentary
Election Day Issues

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

Remember to Vote, Hope It Counts

Authored by: Michael Waldman, Wendy Weiser & Open NY
– 10/30/06

Summary of Litigation Concerning Provisional Ballots in the 2004 Elections

– 11/30/05

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