Legislation & Testimony
Democracy
Letter to Montant SOS Regarding Large-Scale Challenges in Six Counties
Letter urges the Secretary of State to reject challenges to 6,000 registered voters.
Authored by: James Sample and Myrna Pérez
– 10/05/08
Testimony of Lawrence Norden Before District of Columbia Council
Counsel Lawrence Norden testified before the District of Columbia Council on October 3, 2008 regarding irregularities on the tallying of ballots from the September 9, 2008 primary election.
Authored by: Lawrence Norden
– 10/03/08
Democracy Restoration Act of 2008
The Democracy Restoration Act of 2008 is federal legislation introduced by Sen. Feingold and Rep. Conyers to restore voting rights upon release from prison.
– 10/01/08
Letter to US Senate in Support of S. 3308
Joint letter among Brennan Center allies in support of Senate Bill 3308.
– 09/25/08
Memo to Ohio County Boards of Elections re: November Ballot Layout
On September 17, 2008, the Brennan Center, AIGA Design for Democracy, Usability Professionals’ Association, and Professor David Kimball sent a memo to Ohio county boards of elections reminding them of ballot design best practices as they finalized their ballots for the November election.
Authored by: Brennan Center for Justice, AIGA Design for Democracy, Usability Professionals' Association, and Professor David Kimball
– 09/17/08
Letter to Rep. Brady in Support of H.R. 6625
Letter to Representative Brady in support of H.R. 6625, the Veteran Voting Support Act.
– 09/15/08
Letter in Support of S.3308 to Sen. Feinstein
Letter to Sen. Feinstein (D-CA) urges passing of the “Veterans Voting Support Act,” in light of VA’s claim to allow registration.
– 09/12/08
Letter to Virginia Regarding Student Voting
Addressed to Sec. Rodrigues, letter raises concern regarding incorrect information on state’s web site that could deterring eligible voting-age students from registering and voting.
– 09/11/08
Letter Regarding Mississippi Ballot Design
Concerned that the confusing layout will mislead and disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of Mississippi voters this November, a letter was sent to the Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General.
Authored by: Lawrence Norden
– 09/11/08