A Tale of Two State’s Turnouts
July 15, 2024
National Vote at Home Institute — Once upon a time, two states, with nearly identical demographics and similar high turnout political cultures, held the exact
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.
What’s Missing in the Primaries? The Voters
July 15, 2024
National Vote at Home Institute — Now that more than 40 states have held a 2024 primary election, the evidence continues to reveal what is
Why N.J. needs to make Vote by Mail permanent | Opinion
June 6, 2024
New Jersey — The 2020 election produced record-breaking turnout of young voters in New Jersey, making it the top state for participation among people in
Universal Mail Ballot Delivery Boosts Turnout: The Causal Effects of Sending Mail Ballots to All Registered Voters
October 3, 2024
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, some American states had transitioned to universal voting-by-mail, where all registered voters receive a mail ballot. But due to the
Who’s Voting for America’s Mayors? Hardly Anyone
September 30, 2024
September 2024 Every two years, leading politicians, journalists, interest groups, and citizens turn their collective attention to the upcoming presidential or midterm elections. Presidents, U.S.
The Impact of Universal Vote by Mail and Permanent Absentee Voting on Turnout in 2020 and 2022
May 20, 2024
This memo presents evidence on the efficacy of universal vote by mail (UVBM) and permanent absentee voting (PAV). With UVBM, all registered voters are sent
California’s Ballot Tracking Service: Who Is Using It and How Does It Impact Voter Examining San Mateo County’s Adoption of the California Examining San Mateo County’s Adoption of the California Confidence and Behavior?
May 17, 2024
Statewide ballot tracking was introduced to California voters in the 2020 election cycle after the Secretary of State’s office contracted with the BallotTrax organization, a
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