Press Releases
States Get Mixed Reviews on Readiness for Voting Machine Problems
Citing improvements, election experts call for backup measures to secure the vote on Nov 4th. This report is a 50-state report card that grades each state on its preparedness for election system breakdowns and offers concrete steps election officials can take in the weeks before the election to make sure every vote is counted accurately.
– 10/16/08
If Joe the Plumber Were a New Voter, Ohio Ruling Could Block Him from Voting
It appears Joe’s name is misspelled in state databases. And due to a recent court ruling, he would be purged from voter rolls had he registered this year.
– 10/16/08
Buying Time—Supreme Court Television Advertising Drops With Only Three Weeks Left Before Election
Spending on television advertising in Supreme Court campaigns fell sharply last week, said two national watchdog groups. Nationwide candidates and interest groups spent $552,465 on television advertising, compared with $1,048,164 the week before.
– 10/15/08
Statements on Voter Registration Issues
Voting rights experts weigh in on voter registration issues.
– 10/14/08
Watchdogs Ask: Is America Ready to Vote?
For Planning Purposes only for: Thursday, October 16, 2008. Report assesses 50 states on ability to address voting machine problems on Election Day.
– 10/14/08
As Many As Tens of Thousands of Eligible Voter Registration at Risk
Voting rights experts urge Colorado officials to modify policy and protect all CO voters’ rights.
– 10/13/08
Buying Time—LA Smashes Records, AL Ad Wars Go Negative
Spending in the Louisiana race increased sharply just days before last week’s primary election. Advertising in Alabama turned increasingly negative as campaign spending rose in that race.
– 10/09/08
Montana Registration Challenges are Error-Prone and Inconsistent with State & Federal Law
In a three-page letter submitted to Secretary of State Brad Johnson, the Brennan Center explains that the large scale challenges, filed by the Montana Republican Party just a month before the 2008 general election, could deprive thousands of eligible Montana residents from voting and having their ballot counted in November.
– 10/06/08
Buying Time—LA, AL & OH Lead Spending Surge
After a quiet period, it appears down-ballot races, including those for state high courts, are beginning to see an influx of money.
– 10/03/08
Ohio Violating Federal Voting Rights Law by Denying Absentee Ballots
Advocates defend voters and urge state to accept thousands of ballot applications made on form developed by McCain campaign.
– 10/02/08