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Why New York Needs Healthy Small Parties
Michael Waldman

After recent scandals, we need bold action from our state leaders. But reform could be sidetracked by a plan to get rid of "fusion" voting, which limits voter options and has nothing to do with recent events. Instead, Albany leaders must focus on campaign finance reform to empower voters.

May 2, 2013
Voting Rights & Elections
Other Voting Issues
Supreme Court Preview: Constitutionality of the Preclearance and Coverage Provisions of the Voting Rights Act Reauthorization of 2006
Sidney Rosdeitcher, James J. Beha II

On Wednesday, February 27, 2013, the Court will hear argument in one of the most significant cases of the current term, Shelby County v. Holder (No. 12-96), a constitutional challenge to key provisions of Congress’s 2006 reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
February 15, 2013
Voting Rights & Elections
Other Voting Issues
How to Fix Long Lines
Lawrence Norden

By modernizing voter registration, providing more early voting opportunities, and setting minimum national standards for polling place access, America can fix the long lines that plague our elections and bring the system into the 21st century.

February 4, 2013
Voting Rights & Elections
Voting Reform Agenda
Voter Registration Modernization
Ballot Design & Machines
Other Voting Issues
Federal Election Reform | Research and Publications

A compilation of Brennan Center reports on federal election reform issues, including voting rights and money in politics.

January 23, 2013
Voting Rights & Elections
Other Voting Issues
Federal Election Reform | Legislation

This page provides detailed information about all election reform legislation in the 109th, 110th, 111th and 112th (current) Congresses. It includes detailed bill summaries, including information about co-sponsors and related bills. Bills are also organized into easy-to-read tables by issue. There are also links to more detailed pages about select bills.

January 3, 2013
Voting Rights & Elections
Other Voting Issues

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