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Legislatures and Elections
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| News Highlights: Legislatures & Elections | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
Internet Voting
While the idea of conducting elections entirely via the Internet is not ready for prime-time, many states are making advances in that direction by allowing certain voters to submit their absentee ballots electronically. Currently, 31 states allow certain voters to return absentee ballots electronically. More
NCSL's May Elections Newsletter
This issue discusses the pros, cons, costs and practical considerations for election day registration. Also, find out more about online lookup tools to help voters find information about polling places, registration status, and absentee ballot status. More
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| NCSL Programs Overview | Legislatures: Organization, Procedure & Facilities | Legislator & Legislative Staff Information | Elections & Campaigns | Redistricting | Ethics |
| Legislative Leaders | Women's Legislative Network | International Programs | Trust for Representative Democracy | Legislators Back to School Program |
Voter Identification
 NCSL has complete details on existing voter ID requirements, pending legislation, and background information. More
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Election Legislation Databases
NCSL provides two databases of state-level election reform legislation. Both databases use the same categories, so searching in either is easy.
The 2011-current database, powered by StateNet, provides easy access to this year's election-related bills; bill status is automatically updated every two weeks.
The 2001-2010 database is still available, providing users with historical data.
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Online Voter Registration
17 states either allow voters to register to vote via the Internet or are in the process of implementing an online voter registration program, and that number is likely to grow in the coming months. Arizona led the way with paperless voter registration in 2002, and reports that the cost savings are significant. More.
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NCSL's Elections Newsletter, The Canvass
 Welcome to The Canvass: States and Election Reform®—a newsletter by NCSL for legislators and legislative staff. With support provided by the Pew Charitable Trusts, The Canvass is designed to synthesize data, legislative practices, and insight from the 50 states and U.S. territories into an executive summary. All are welcome to subscribe. More
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