Cost of Elections
October 25, 2023
Voice of San Diego — Registrar of Voters Michael Vu faces the logistical headache of all logistical headaches every election year. With the help of
How Vote-at-Home Friendly is Your State?
All 50 states and the District of Columbia use mailed-out ballots, but their regulations and practices widely vary. Which states mail ballots automatically to all registered voters, and which allow any voter to request one? How easy is obtaining a ballot, and what return options exist? Can voters apply online for their mailed-out ballot, or must they submit a paper form? Can voters sign-up once to receive ballots for all future elections for which they're eligible, or must they apply for every election? These components, and more, influence voters' access to, trust in, and security of this essential voting method. We have identified and weighed 15 key criteria to answer these questions, plus more.
States That Send a Mail Ballot to Every Voter Really Do Increase Turnout, Scholars Find
October 8, 2023
Oregon Capital Chronicle — Lately, a rough consensus has emerged among people who study the impact of voting policies: Though they often spark fierce partisan
New York Governor Signs Legislative Package to Strengthen Democracy and Protect Voting Rights
September 21, 2023
New York Governor — Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package to strengthen democracy and protect voting rights in New York State. This legislative package,
Disability and Voter Turnout in the 2022 Elections
October 25, 2023
Based on Census data, voter turnout increased in 2022 by 1.6 points among citizens with disabilities relative to the 2018 midterm elections, while it decreased
Colorado Voting Reforms: Early Results
October 25, 2023
Significant changes to Colorado election law necessitated an overhaul of the state’s voting process. The Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act of 2013 mandated that
18-34 Year Old 2020 Turnout Overall and by Key Race and Ethnicities
September 5, 2023
An analysis of voting file data provides powerful, new evidence of significantly higher turnout in the 2020 presidential election among 18–34-year-olds, including voters of color,
Vote at Home Policy and Research Guide (2023)
July 5, 2023
Many states are undertaking pro-democracy reforms to improve voter access and engagement, including Same Day / Election Day (SDR / EDR) registration, online registration, automatic
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