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![CNV] The Canvass May 2013Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2624026240The Canvass: Vol. 40, May 2013
!Internet VotingReports5/10/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=261952619531 states allow certain voters to return absentee ballots electronically.
!Voter ID: State RequirementsReports4/29/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1660216602Summary of state requirements for voter ID at the polls.
![CNV] The Canvass April 2013Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2554425544The Canvass: Vol. 39, April 2013
!State-Based Election Reports, 2010-2013Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/27/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2588125881NCSL compiled state-based election administration reports that deal with running elections well;political questions such as voter ID are not included
![CNV] The Canvass: All Issues and IndexArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/24/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1772117721The Canvass: States and Election Reform -- a newsletter by NCSL for legislatures. In conjunction with support provided by the Pew Charitable Trusts and Make Voting Work -- an initiative of the Pew Center on the States, The Canvass is a newsletter designed to synthesize data, legislative practices, and insight from the 50 states and U.S. territories into an executive summary for legislators and key staff.
![PF] Public Financing of Campaigns: OverviewReports1/23/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1659116591Public Financing of Campaigns: Overview
![DB] 2011-2013 Elections Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases1/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2200822008Database of 2011-2013 election reform legislation
![DB] Database of Campaign Finance LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases11/26/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1659316593Database of state campaign finance legislation covering all states for the period 2001-2011.
![GEN] Initiative, Referendum and Recall: OverviewReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1660016600General overview of the initiative, referendum and recall processes
![Database] Initiative & Referendum Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657716577Database of state legislation dealing with the initiative, referendum and recall processes
![Database] Ballot Measures DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658016580Database of statewide ballot measures
![PROCESS] Signature RequirementsReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658516585Overview and description of initiative petition signature requirements
![GEN] Chart of the Initiative StatesReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658916589Chart providing an overview of which states have the initiative and popular referendum, and the type of process each state has
![PROCESS] Initiative Process 101Reports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1652816528A brief overview of the initiative process
![RECALL] Recall of State OfficialsReports9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658116581Overview of process for the recall of state officers
![DB] 2001-2010 Database of Election Reform LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658816588Database of state election reform legislation containing bills from 2001-2010.
!Elections ResourcesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2391723917Elections Resources
!2012 State and Legislative Partisan Composition Reports6/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=24810248102012 State and Legislative Partisan Composition
![CL] Campaign Contribution Limits: OverviewReports10/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1659416594Campaign Contribution Limits: Overview
![GEN] Campaign Finance: An OverviewReports10/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1660316603Campaign Finance Reform: An Overview
![CNV] The Canvass: Index to All IssuesReports1/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2209722097An index by topic of past articles from the elections newsletter, The Canvass
Same-Day RegistrationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2369523695Eleven states and the District of Columbia offer same-day voter registration, also known as Election Day registration.
Electronic (or Online) Voter RegistrationReports5/8/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1842118421Seventeen states currently permit, or are in the process of implementing, paperless online voter registration.
No Lines Online Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2608126081Read this article to learn why more states are offering voters the convenience of registering online.
Voter ID: 2013 LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases4/29/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2574325743Summary of legislation introduced in state legislatures in 2013 on voter ID.
These Unified States - State Legislatures MagazineArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/17/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2608826088Read this article to learn about how the country's highly polarized politics has significant repercussions for state governments.
How to Run the Next Election: Advice From Three ExpertsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2598425984Read this articles about three books from different political perspectives on how to fix U.S. elections.
Voter Verification Without ID DocumentsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/26/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2599725997How states verify that voters are who they say they are without requiring them to show ID documents
[CNV] The Canvass March 2013Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/26/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2554325543The Canvass: Vol. 38, March 2013
Interview with J. Alex Halderman--online voter registrationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/25/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2599125991Computer scientist J. Alex Halderman talked with NCSL about security for online voter registration systems
LegisBrief: Costs of Voter IDArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/22/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2598825988Photo ID is on the agenda again this session in many states. States that enact photo ID laws can expect to incur new expenses, including the costs of providing free voter ID cards, voter education, expanded poll worker training, and legal challenges.
Wrap up of 2012 Election Legislation EnactmentsBill Summaries/ Databases3/13/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2594225942Wrap up of 2012 Election Legislation Enactments National and State Summaries
Voting Matters Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2583925839Read this article from State Legislatures Magazine to learn about a group of experts which has some advice on how to improve elections.
Voter ID in the courtsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2585525855Proposals to require voters to show photographic identification at the polls continue to be debated in state legislatures across the country. Advocates of these laws believe photo ID requirements prevent voter fraud, while opponents fear they may disenfranchise eligible voters.
[CNV] The Canvass February 2013Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/18/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2554225542The Canvass: Vol. 37, February 2013
Short Answers to Long LinesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2575625756Read this article to learn how lawmakers are working to improve voters' experiences at the polls
National Popular VoteBill Summaries/ Databases1/24/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2094420944An overview of state legislation relating to the National Popular Vote compact
The Electoral CollegeReports1/24/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1655516555Overview of the Electoral College
Homepage inauguration spotlightArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/21/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2572725727Read this page to find facts about the Presidential Inauguration
[CNV] The Canvass Jauary 2013Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/17/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2554125541The Canvass: Vol. 36, January 2013
Voter ID: 2012 LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases1/10/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2418324183Summary of legislation introduced in state legislatures in 2012 on voter ID.
Vacancies in the United States SenateReports1/10/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1842318423Provides a 50-state overview of how vacancies in the U.S. Senate are filled
Doug Chapin Task Force on Redistricting and Elections - Voting TechnologyMultimedia12/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2561925619Doug Chapin Presentation Fall Forum 2012- Task Force on Redistricting and Elections - Voting Technology
Charles Stewart Redistricting and Elections Voting TechnologyMultimedia12/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2562025620Charles Stewart Presentation at Fall Forum 2012-Task Force on Redistricting and Elections Session: Early Voting
Democrats Bounce Back 1Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/4/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2557225572Read this story to find out how state legislative control fared in the 2012 election. After getting shellacked by Republicans two years ago, Democrats rebounded in the 2012 election, gaining about 150 seats and taking back eight chambers they lost in 2010.
Social Issues Score Big: December 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2554725547Read this story to learn how voters responded to several social issues on state ballots in 2012. Same-sex marriage and the legalization of recreational use of marijuana were among the topics.
[CL] Limits on Contributions during the Legislative SessionReports11/26/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654416544Chart of states that prohibit campaign contributions during the legislative session.
[CL] Limitations on Political Contributions by Minors in Selected StatesReports11/26/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1651816518Summary of limitations on campaign contributions that apply to minors.
Webinar: StateVote 2012: What Voters DecidedMultimedia11/12/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2446824468What did voters decide in state legislative and election races in 2012?
Statevote 2012 Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2292922929Visit NCSL's StateVote articles to learn about the 2012 legislative elections in which the seats of more than 6,000 state legislators are up for elections. The ballot results could change the balance of power between Republicans and Democrats in as many as 20 chambers. This article also includes information about the 37 states considering 172 statewide ballot measures on the Nov. 6, 2012 ballot. You also can view maps showing party control in all the states and territories.
Bond Measures on the BallotReports11/4/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2544825448Read this article for a summary of bond measures appearing on statewide ballots.
Everything You Need to Know About 2012 State Elections Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2544325443Read this page for NCSL's guide to resources related to the 2012 election for state legislative seats and ballot measures.
Affordable Care Act on the BallotReports10/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2541725417Read this article for an overview of state efforts to address implementation of the Affordable Care Act, including a summary of statewide ballot measures related to the federal law.
Statevote: Pre-Election Governors MapMultimedia10/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2537625376This interactive, 50-state map shows gubernatorial control following the November 2012 election.
Statevote: Live 2012 Election Night Results for GovernorsMultimedia10/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2537725377This interactive 50-statemap shows which party controls the governor's office before the November 2012 election.
Ballot Measures 2012 Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2471524715Read this NCSL StateVote article to learn more about the 37 states that are considering 172 statewide ballot issues on the Nov. 6, 2012, ballot. There are 42 citizen initiatives, 12 popular referenda 113 measures referred to the ballot by state legislatures, and five measures that fall into unique categories. You can also learn about election results after the Nov. 6, 2012 election.
Statevote 2012 Election Night Results MapMultimedia10/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2537325373This map will be updated starting on Election Day 2012 to show party control of state legislatures.
Partisan Control Switch in the 2012 ElectionMultimedia10/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2537425374This interactive 50-state map will show legislatures that have switched control following the 2012 election.
Statevote State Control 2012Multimedia10/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2537525375This 50-state map will be updated on and after Election Day 2012 to indicate partisan control of state legislatures and governor's offices.
Statevote Party Comp Pre Election MapsMultimedia10/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2532825328This interactive map shows the partisan control of state legislatures before the 2012 election.
Tax Increases on the BallotReports10/22/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2539525395Read this article to learn about statewide tax measures on the Nov. 6, 2012, ballot and about the outcome of statewide ballot tax measures on the 2010 and 2008 ballots.
Drug Policy on the BallotArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2536525365Read this article to learn more about drug policy measures on state ballots, especially states with marijuana-related measures on the Nov. 6, 2012, ballot. This page includes a history on marijuana measures on the ballot, both relating to medical marijuana and legalizing and decriminalizing marijuana.
Education on the BallotArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2536825368Read this article to learn more about education issues on 2012 statewide ballots. These include measures related to taxes, charter schools, teacher labor issues and higher education.
StateVote Legislative ElectionsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2531425314Read this NCSL StateVote article to learn more about the 2012 legislative elections in which more than 6,000 state legislative seats are up for elections that could change the balance of power between Republicans and Democrats in as many as 20 chambers on Election Day, Nov. 6, 2012.
Same-Sex Marriage on the BallotArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/18/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2093920939Read this article to learn more about same-sex marriage measures on the ballot in five states on Nov. 6, 2012, ballot. This article also includes background information on same-sex ballot measures going back to 1998.
Statevote ChartsReports10/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2537125371This 50-state chart shows legislative party control.
A Wave or a RippleArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/11/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2535625356Read this article to learn about the more than 6,000 legislative seats up for grabs in the Nov. 6, 2012 election. The election also determine party control when the legislatures reconvene in 2013.
StateVote 2010 ArchiveArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/9/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2533925339StateVote 2010 Archive
The Peoples ChoiceArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/9/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2534225342Voters will decide on a plethora of new and familiar ballot measures on Nov. 6. This article examines the issues that will confront voters including a surge in popular referendum, which allows citizens to stop a new law in its tracks.
Straight Ticket Voting StatesReports10/3/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1659716597Summary of states that offer a straight-ticket or straight-party option on ballots.
[CNV] The Canvass October 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2483124831The Canvass: Vol. XXXIV--October 2012; Elections and the Courts
Webinar: StateVote 2012: Initiative and Referendum PreviewMultimedia9/26/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2446624466America will decide several key ballot measures in 2012.
[PROCESS] Paid vs. Volunteer PetitionersReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1650216502Overview of state laws surrounding the payment of initiative petition circulators.
[GEN] Initiative & Referendum Information on the WebReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1656016560Links to information provided by other organizations, and to state agencies in I&R states.
[2008] Initiative Petition Filing Deadlines: 2008Reports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657616576Initiative petition filing deadlines for access to the 2008 ballot
[PROCESS] Supermajority Vote RequirementsReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658416584Summarizes requirements for supermajority votes to pass statewide ballot measures.
[GEN] Initiative & Referendum Information on the WebReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657816578Links to other online sources of information on initiative and referendum
[PROCESS] Drafting the Initiative ProposalReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1659016590Overview of state laws regarding the drafting of initiative proposals
[PROCESS] Preparation of a Ballot Title and SummaryReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658616586Overview of how initiative ballot titles and summaries are prepared
[PROCESS] The Indirect InitiativeReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658716587Overview of the indirect initiative process
[PROCESS] Repeat MeasuresReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654116541Overview on states that prohibit a failed initiative from appearing on the ballot again for a specified period of time.
[PROCESS] Single Subject RulesReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654216542A summary of single subject rules for initiative proposals
Petition Circulation PeriodsReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653216532Statutes defining the period during which an initiative petition can be circulated
[PROCESS] Fiscal Impact StatementsReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653416534State requirements for fiscal analysis of initiative measures
[PROCESS] Laws Governing Petition CirculatorsReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653516535Overview of the various laws governing initiative petition circulators
Restrictions on the Dedication of Revenue via the InitiativeReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653716537Restrictions on the Dedication of Revenue via the Initiative
[PROCESS] Initiative Subject RestrictionsReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653816538A table summarizing the various restrictions placed on the subject matter an initiative may address
[PROCESS] Limits on the Legislature's Power to Amend and Repeal Initiated StatutesReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653916539An overview of restrictions on the ability of legislatures to amend or repeal laws created by initiative
Initiative States Ranked in Order of UseReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2123821238A table showing the total number of initiatives on the ballot in each of the 24 initiative states.
[IRTF] Initiative and Referendum in the 21st CenturyReports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1823118231Final Report and Recommendations of the NCSL I&R Task Force
[2010] Initiative Petition Filing Deadlines: 2010Reports9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2011620116Chart of filing deadlines for initiative petitions aiming for the 2010 ballot.
State Primary Election SystemsReports9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2011220112State Primary Election Systems
[LAB] Legislative Action Bulletins: All IssuesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1863118631Summary of recent legislative action on elections
Filling Legislative VacanciesReports9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1949519495A 50-state summary of how vacancies in state legislatures are filled.
[RECALL] Recall of Local OfficialsReports9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654016540Summary of recall provisions applying to local officials.
Conducting RecountsReports9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1652616526Details on recount triggers
Vote CentersReports9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2329523295Summary of states that permit vote centers
[DB] Elections Legislation Databases DescriptionBill Summaries/ Databases9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2200722007Overview of 2011 Elections Legislation Database and the 2001-2010 database
Automatic Recount ThresholdsReports9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2207522075A report on states that have thresholds that automatically trigger state-funded election recounts
Primary RunoffsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2271122711Laws governing primary runoff elections
Absentee and Early VotingReports9/4/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1660416604Summary state early voting and no-excuse absentee voting laws.
[CNV] The Canvass September 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/3/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2483024830The Canvass: Vol. XXXIII, September 2012
Election 2000: Before and AfterArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2516825168From voting machines to ballot counting, elections have changed significantly in the last decade.Read this article to learn more about what changes have occurred in voting and election laws in the states in the past decade.
[Summit 12] Voter Registration Improvements with David BeckerMultimedia8/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2519725197Interview with David Becker, the director of election initiatives for the Pew Center on the States
[Summit 12] Online Voter Registration with Tammy Patrick from Maricopa County, AZ Multimedia8/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2520025200Interview Tammy Patrick from the Elections department in Maricopa County, AZ, as recorded at the 2012 NCSL Legislative Summit
[Summit 2012] General Session: What Americans Really ThinkMultimedia8/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2509925099Two of the nation's most respected pollsters--one a Republican, the other a Democrat--share their insights on what's on voters' minds and how it will play out in the November elections.
[Summit 2012] Voter ID: What's Next VideoMultimedia8/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2508125081Nine states have enacted new voter ID laws in 2011-2012, each with unique provisions. What will these new laws mean for voters on Election Day this year? Explore the challenges states face as they implement new voter ID laws and what the courts have said, as well as the latest developments in this fast-moving field.
For the Record: July/August 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/19/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2501525015Pollsters Peter Hart and Neil Newhouse discuss voters' attitudes as they approach the 2012 presidential election and what it might mean for state lawmakers.
The Conservative DifferenceArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2498724987GOP lawmakers have enjoyed remarkable success in the past two legislative sessions, but the long-term effects of some efforts rest in the courts’ hands.
From the Chair--Interviews with Election Committee ChairsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2421624216Q and A's with chairs of election committees, 2012-2013
From the Election Administrator's PerspectiveArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2421724217Q and A's with election administrators from around the nation, 2012-13
[LAB] LAB: June 21, 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/21/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2490224902The June 21, 2012 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin.
[CNV] The Canvass November/December 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/12/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2483224832The Canvass: Vol. XXXV, November/December 2012
[CNV] The Canvass June 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/12/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2482824828The Canvass: Vol XXXI, June 2012
[CNV] The Canvass July/August 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/12/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2482924829The Canvass: Vol. XXXII, July/August 2012
[2012] 2012 Primary Dates in State OrderReports5/29/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2407924079Table summarizing all state and presidential primary and caucus dates in 2012
[CNV] The Canvass May 2012 Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2459324593The Canvass: Vol. XXX, May 2012
Candidate Proof of CitizenshipBill Summaries/ Databases5/17/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2270222702A summary of legislation introduced in 2007-2012 related to candidate proof of citizenship.
[LAB] LAB: April 23, 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/19/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2463624636The April 23, 2012 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin
Cost of Voter ID Fiscal Notes 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/12/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2459124591Cost of Voter ID: Fiscal Notes 2012
[CNV] The Canvass April 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/11/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2458124581The Canvass: Vol. XXIX, April 2012
Wrap Up of 2011 Legislative Enactments Bill Summaries/ Databases4/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2457524575Over 2,300 bills relating to elections were introduced in 2011. This is a summary of the 308 that were enacted.
Voter Rolls: Ensuring AccuracyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2457424574Lawmakers want to ensure that only qualified people are registered to vote and that everyone who is qualified can easily and accurately become and remain registered. How do we know the records themselves are secure and reliable?
Webinar: StateVote 2012: National Election PreviewMultimedia4/3/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2446724467How will voters shake up the state legislature landscape in 2012?
Felon Voting RightsReports3/21/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1671916719This report summarizes the various laws governing felon voting rights in the states.
[CNV] The Canvass, March 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/8/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2442924429The Canvass: Vol. XXVIII, March 2012
[LAB] LAB: March 7, 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2442024420The March 7, 2012 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin
Putting Election Laws to the TestMultimedia2/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2406324063Putting Election Laws to the Test Webinar
Q and A With Matthew MorseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/31/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2424624246Matthew Morse, a senior associate at the Pew Center on the States, studies how technology and elections fit together. State Legislatures asked him about his work.
For the Record: February 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/30/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2422724227Interviews with Donna Brazile and Karl Rove
Elections in the Digital WorldArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/30/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2423324233From registering to vote to finding your polling place, digital solutions are coming online.
[CNV] The Canvass February 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/27/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2421924219The Canvass: Vol. XXVII, February 2012
[LAB] LAB: January 26, 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/26/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2418624186The January 26, 2012 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin
Voter ID: 2011 LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases1/26/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2418224182Summary of legislation introduced in the states in 2011 dealing with voter ID.
[2012] 2012 Presidential Primary CalendarReports1/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=24075240752012 presidential primaries in chronological order
Elections Experts Predict Issues in 2012News Release12/28/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2401324013Elections experts talk about what issues they think state legislatures will grapple with in 2012 sessions.
[CNV] The Canvass - January 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2398823988The Canvass: Vol. XXVI, January 2012
[LAB] LAB: December 19, 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2399223992The December 19, 2011 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin.
[Fall Forum 2011] Bush v. Gore: Audio of Fall Forum 2011 SessionMultimedia12/12/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2396323963Audio recording of 2011 Fall Forum session looking back at Florida's election laws over the ten years since the Bush v. Gore case was decided.
[CL] Prohibited DonorsReports12/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1655716557Information on the various classes of prohibited donors, including cash, lobbyist and non-citizen contributions.
[Fall Forum 2011] Voter ID: Audio of Fall Forum 2011 SessionMultimedia12/5/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2392823928Audio recording of 2011 Fall Forum session on voter ID.
[CNV] The Canvass - November/December 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/15/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2386623866The Canvass: Vol. XXV, November/December 2011
StateVote 2011Multimedia11/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2378523785StateVote 2011
[2011] Ballot Measure Election ResultsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2383223832Summary of results of 2011 ballot measure elections
StateVote 2011 Pre-Election MapMultimedia11/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2378423784Pre-Election 2011 partisan composition map
[2011] 2011 Ballot Measures PreviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/24/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2375823758Preview of the statewide measures appearing on 2011 ballots.
[LAB] LAB: October 20, 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/20/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2373623736October 20, 2011 issue of the LAB
Vote Centers Offer Options on Election DayArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2366823668Unlike at neighborhood-based precinct polling places, at vote centers, any registered voter may cast a ballot.
[CNV] The Canvass - October 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2364023640The Canvass: Vol. XXIV--October 2011
[CL] Contributions to Candidates: Average LimitsReports10/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1655616556Overview and summary of the various limitations on political contributions to statewide and legislative candidates.
[GEN] Campaign Finance Reform LinksReports10/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1659216592Links to other sources of information on state campaign finance laws.
Internet CampaigningReports9/30/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2124421244An overview of state regulation of internet political communications.
Doug Lewis Speaks on Elections CostsMultimedia9/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2343323433Doug Lewis, director of the Election Center, discusses the drivers behind the costs of elections
Costs, Outputs, and Efficiency in Elections with Zach MarkovitsMultimedia9/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2343523435Zach Markovits, from the Pew Center on the States, outlines costs, outputs and efficiency in election management in this five minute video
Shane Hamlin on Online Voter Registration in Washington StateMultimedia9/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2344023440Washington was the second state to offer online voter registration as an option. In this five-minute video, Shane Hamlin, co-director of elections for Washington, describes how it works.
[CNV] The Canvass - September 2011 - Page 1Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2355323553The Canvass: Vol. XXIII--September 2011; Elections are not priceless
[CNV] The Canvass - September 2011 - Page 2Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2355423554The Canvass: Vol. XXIII--September 2011; Elections are not priceless
Pre-Election Day VotingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/31/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2354023540Absentee voting has long been permitted in all states. Although both pros and cons exist, almost a third of all U.S. voters cast their ballots before Election Day.
Welcome to the Tea PartyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2344423444Gauging the effect of the movement on the 2011 legislative sessions is a little like reading tea leaves.
[Summit 11] Voter Registration Improvements with John LindbackMultimedia8/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2343923439John Lindback, Senior Officer with the Pew Center on the States, describes the challenges in maintaining accurate voter rolls and cost-effective solutions
[Summit 11] General Session: Peter Hart and Neil NewhouseMultimedia8/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2335023350Pollsters Peter Hart and Neil Newhouse discuss the mood of the american voter.
[Summit 11] Getting Voter Registration RightMultimedia8/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2338223382Video of "Getting Voter Registration Right" session, August 2011
[Summit 11] Can States Stage Efficient Elections?Multimedia8/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2341723417National experts discuss challenges states face in running efficient elections--costs, outputs, data sources, and more
[CNV] The Canvass: Vol. XXII--August 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/29/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2331223312The Canvass: Vol. XXII--August 2011; Vote Centers Come of Age
Proof at the PollsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/14/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2326923269The requirement to show photo identification before voting is gaining popularity.
Right TurnArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2323523235Election success gave Republicans the momentum to push key conservative issues in many statehouses.
[LAB] LAB: June 24, 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/24/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2319923199The June 24, 2011 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin.
[CNV] The Canvass: Vol. XXI--June 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/27/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2309723097The Canvass: Vol. XXI--June 2011; Online Voter Registration
[LAB] LAB: May 19, 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2292222922The May 19, 2011 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin.
[CNV] [CNV] The Canvass: Vol. XX--May 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2276422764The Canvass: Vol. XX--May 2011; A Primer on Primaries
[Spring Forum 2011] Voter ID-Pros, Cons and CostsMultimedia5/2/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2275522755A panel discussion about voter ID requirements including the cost of implementation and legal parameters
[LAB] LAB: April 27, 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases4/27/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2270122701The April 27, 2011 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin.
[Spring Forum 2011] Voter ID--Delegate Kathy Afzali video interviewMultimedia4/27/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=22714227145 minute video interview with Maryland Delegate Kathy Afzali, recorded April, 2011
[Spring Forum 2011] Voter ID--Brennan Center's Vishal Agraharkar video interviewMultimedia4/27/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=22715227155 minute video interview with the Brennan Center for Justice's Vishal Agraharkar, April 2011
Voter ID--Pew Center's Sean Greene video interviewMultimedia4/27/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=22716227165-minute interview with Sean Greene, from the Pew Center on the States,on costs of voter ID, April, 2011
Voter ID--Representative Dan Flynn video interviewMultimedia4/27/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=22717227175 minute video interview with Texas Representative Dan Flynn about voter ID; April, 2011
[CNV] The Canvass: Vol. XIX--April 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2248622486The Canvass: Vol. XIX--April 2011; Voter Information Requirements
Voter Information: A Snapshot of State ApproachesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2249122491An overview of the voter information provided by states.
Wrap-Up of 2010 Legislative EnactmentsReports4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2248322483185 elections-related bills were passed in 2010. See this summary.
[LAB] LAB: March 29, 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/29/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2244922449The March 29, 2011 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin.
[LAB] LAB: March 7, 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2234222342The March 7, 2011 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin.
[CNV] [CNV] The Canvass: Volume XVIII--March 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2231122311The Canvass: Vol. X111--March 2011; Pre-Election Day Voting
Photo Voter IDArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2232922329In 27 states voters are asked to present an ID when they vote; nine states ask for a photo ID.
[LAB] LAB: February 21, 2011Bill Summaries/ Databases2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2225122251The February 21, 2011 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin.
[LAB] LAB: January 31, 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/31/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2213722137The January 31, 2011 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin.
[CNV] The Canvass: Volume XVII--February 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/28/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2213122131The Canvass: Volume XVII--February 2011,featuring the cost of elections, international election observers, and states complying with MOVE
Drawing Maps That Will Stand Up In Court PresentationMeetings1/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2209822098How To Draw Maps That Will Stand Up In Court Presentation
Citizens United and the StatesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1960719607An overview of how the January 2010 United States Supreme Court decision on Citizens United will impact states.
Children, Teens and DemocracyReports12/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2194421944A round-up of legislative options and resources for engaging children and teens in government processes
[CNV] [CNV] The Canvass: Volume XVI--January 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2195121951The Canvass: Volument XVI--January 2011,featuring voter ID requirements and best practices commissions
Lessons from the 2010 Elections SeasonMultimedia12/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2197721977Lessons from the 2010 Elections Season
[Fall Forum 2010] Elections and International ObserversMultimedia12/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2198021980Interview with Neil Simon of the Helsinki Commission about the prospects for international observers to learn from elections in the U.S.
[CNV] [CNV] The Canvass: Volume XV - December 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/30/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2177321773The Canvass: Volume XV - December 2010; Elections Take Longer and Longer to Complete
Yes and NoArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/16/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2171321713Voters appear to want it all without wanting to pay for it.
[Summit 2010] Citizens United CLEMultimedia11/16/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2172121721The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that it is unconstitutional to bar corporations and unions from spending on advertisements for and against candidates. The decision sent shock waves through the 24 states with similar laws. Examine what the ruling means to states, how it might affect this year's campaigns, and how states and Congress have responded.
Red TideArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2169621696A GOP wave washed over state legislatures on Election Day.
Voters Take Stands on Budget Issues Across AmericaNews Release11/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2163321633Results could complicate efforts to balance budgets in 2011
Republicans Exceed Expectations in 2010 State Legislative ElectionsNews Release11/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2163421634The 2010 election will shape the national political landscape for at least the next 10 years.
StateVote 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/28/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2125321253This is the main landing page for NCSL's StateVote.
Ballot Measures: NewsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/27/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2139021390News on 2010 ballot measures
Pre-Election Legislature Party ControlArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/26/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2135321353Chart of pre-election partisan composition of state legislatures and post-election results from the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
StateVote 2010 WebinarMultimedia10/13/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2145421454NCSL is offering two StateVote webinars on Oct. 28 and Nov. 5.
Taking the InitiativeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/6/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2141921419A pilot project in Oregon would make the ballot a tool for civic education.
Buried By Bad News?Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2140121401Signs point to huge GOP gains in legislative chambers. But the question remains: How far might the Democrats fall?
Measure for MeasureArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2140221402A sour economy keeps down the number of ballot initiatives on this year’s ballot.
StateVote: General InformationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2137321373This page includes general information about NCSL's StateVote project and links to a variety of resources.
The Anti-Tax, Anti-Government MoodArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2148821488Ballot measure news
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures: Animals and HuntingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2148921489An overview of ballot measures dealing with animals and hunting in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] Ballot Measures 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2128121281NCSL's homepage for news on ballot measures nationwide.
[2010] Ballot Measures 2010: An OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2128321283An analysis of 2010 ballot measures.
Pre-Election Party Control of LegislaturesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2131421314This map shows pre-election party control of state Legislatures before the Nov. 2, 2010 election.
2010 Pre-Election Government ControlArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2131521315This map shows control of the legislature and governor's office prior to the Nov. 2, 2010 election.
2010 Pre-Election State GovernorArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2131621316This map shows gubernatorial control before the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
2010 Post-Election Control of LegislaturesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2131721317This map shows control of state legislatures following the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
2010 Legislature Party Control SwitchArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2131821318This map shows legislatures that changed party control as a result of the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
2010 Post-Election State Government ControlArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2132021320This map shows the control of state government--the legislature and the governor's office--following the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
2010 Post-Election State GovernorArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2132121321This map shows the party controlling the governor's office following the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures:Drugs/Tobacco/AlcoholArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2132921329An overview of ballot measures dealing with drugs, tobacco and alcohol in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures: LegislaturesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2133021330An overview of ballot measures dealing with legislatures in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures: Elections/RedistrictingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2133121331An overview of ballot measures dealing with elections and redistricting in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures: Budgets,Taxes,RevenueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2133221332An overview of ballot measures dealing with budgets, taxes and revenue in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
Legislatures Partisan Composition ChartArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2135221352A chart showing party control of state legislatures following the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] A Very Early Look at 2010 Ballot MeasuresReports8/31/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2011420114A summary of what is on statewide ballots this year as of summer 2010.
[CNV] [CNV] The Canvass: Volume XIV - August 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/24/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2111521115The Canvass: Volume XIV - August 2010
[DB] Status of the Election Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases8/10/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1714917149Overview of the current status of the election legislation database.
[Summit 2010] General Session: America's Take: Pollsters Peter Hart and Neil NewhouseMultimedia8/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2078720787Pollsters Peter Hart and Neil Newhouse have different political leanings but they both have a take on how Americans view the economy, the current direction of the country and how today’s politics will play out in November. Hear Hart, a Democrat whose client list includes the Clintons and Kennedys, and Newhouse, a Republican recently named "Pollster of the Year" for his work on Scott Brown’s Massachusetts Senate campaign, dissect Americans’ attitudes in this time of political turbulence
[Summit 2010] 10 Years Since the Florida Meltdown, Could it happen again?Multimedia7/16/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=208272082710 Years Since the Florida Meltdown, Could it happen again?
[Summit 2010] Voting Overseas CLEMultimedia7/13/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2076920769Since Congress enacted the MOVE (Military and Overseas Voting Empowerment) Act in 2009 year to help guarantee that voters who reside out of the country have their votes counted, states have been passing laws to implement the Act. The Federal Voting Assistance Program recently issued preliminary guidance for states to use in implementing the Act.
[CNV] [CNV] The Canvass: Volume XIII - July 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/30/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2069620696The Canvass: Volume XIII - July 2010
[2010] 2010 Primary Dates and Seats UpReports6/22/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18629186292010 primary dates, legislative seats and governors up in 2010
[LAB] [LAB] June 17, 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/17/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2059720597The June 17, 2010 issue of the Legislative Action Bulletin.
[LegisBrief] Vote-By-Mail Gets a Second LookArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2055520555Vote-by-mail is receiving renewed attention because savings from all-mail elections can be significant. In 2009, 29 states offered some form of absentee voting.
[CNV] [CNV] The Canvass: Volume XII - June 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2054520545Topics covered:State Voting Laws and the Mentally Disabled; District of Columbia Enacts Omnibus Election Reform Act, Shifts to Implementation; Pew Center on the States Releases Several New Reports on Key Election Issues
[2010] 2010 Primary Ballot Measures: California and MaineArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2045420454An overview of the ten measures on California and Maine ballots in the June 8, 2010 primary election.
[LAB] LAB: May 6, 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/6/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2028520285May 6, 2010 Legislative Action Bulletin
[LAB] LAB: April 19, 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2019520195April 19, 2010 Legislative Action Bulletin
[Spring Forum 10] A Revolution in Voter Registration?Multimedia4/7/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2011520115Do states need to change the voter registration process and can they afford it?
LAB: April 7, 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/7/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2010820108April 7, 2010 Legislative Action Bulletin
[Spring Forum 10] Campaign Finance Laws after Citizens United vs. FECMultimedia4/7/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2011320113This session features a discussion of the impact of Supreme Court's campaign finance ruling on states.
LAB: March 18, 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2001620016March 18, 2010 Legislative Action Bulletin
[CNV] [CNV] The Canvass: Volume XI - March 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1991419914Looks at the real cost of voter registration: Oregon Case Study.
[LegisBrief] The MOVE Act: States Confront Military and Overseas Balloting RequirementsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1982619826New registration and ballot standards will ensure that military and overseas voters have time to request, complete and return their absentee ballots.
[LAB] LAB: March 3, 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1983119831March 2, 2010 Legislative Action Bulletin
Webinar: Military and Overseas VotingMultimedia2/24/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1978819788Military and Overseas Voting
Election Reform Podcasts & WebinarsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/24/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1648316483Election Reform Podcasts and Webinars
[LAB] LAB: February 9, 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/10/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1972519725elections-related legislation introduced in 2010 and other news
Illinois Enacts Campaign Contribution LimitsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/20/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1957519575New campaign finance reform law in Illinois
2010 State Legislative Party CompositionReports1/6/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=19488194882010 State Legislative Party Composition
[CNV] [CNV] The Canvass: Volume X, December 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/10/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1927319273The Canvass: Volume X December 2009
Redistricting Law 2010Books12/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1922519225Redistricting Law 2010 summarizes the legal framework that governs redistricting and serves as a guide to the law for those involved with drawing new maps or analyzing or litigating district plans.
SL Magazine: Trading PlacesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1781617816Obama Leads State Lawmakers Headed to Washington
SL Mag: Bellwether Election? Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/17/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1916119161Republicans see signs of a comeback in limited 2009 vote.
[CNV] [CNV] The Canvass: Volume IX, October 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/8/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1873518735Indiana Court Strikes Down Photo ID Requirement; Filling U.S. Senate Vacancies and other news Oct. 2009
HAVA Funds Fact SheetReports9/22/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1861118611Summary of HAVA funding provided to and available to states.
[CNV] [CNV]The Canvass: Volume VIII, June 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/23/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1777917779Registration Modernization Proposals Take Center Stage
[LegisBrief] Felon Voting RightsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1830518305State approaches to felon disenfranchisement vary tremendously. Some felons never lose their right to vote; others must actively seek restoration of voting rights.
[CNV] AZ Leads The Way as Military and Overseas e-voting Gains MomentumArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/16/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1646616466Newsletter article about e-voting for military/overseas voters
[CNV] 2009 Elections LegislationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/16/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=16469164692009 Elections Legislation - Volume 7
[CL] State Limits on Contributions to CandidatesReports3/11/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=164651646550-state chart of state limits on contributions to candidates
Absentee Voting an Obstacle Course for Military and Overseas Citizens, March 2009Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/2/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1646216462It has never been easy for Americans overseas to vote.
[CNV] Report: Only Half of the States Give Military and Overseas Voters Adequate Time to VoteArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/22/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1648516485Only Half of the States Give Military and Overseas Voters Adequate Time to Vote
131 MillionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/17/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1646316463Voters put the ballot to the test in a record-setting election.
[CNV] Report: 2008 Election RecapArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/22/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1648416484Newsletter article
SL Magazine: Battle for the BallotArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1743417434Outdated laws governing the initiative process allow abuse.
Election Laws and ProceduresReports12/3/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1660616606
SL Magazine: Election 2008 - Making HistoryArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1781417814Democrats pump up their control of state legislatures, but Republicans also make gains.
SL Mag: The People SpeakArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1866818668Voters faced important and sometimes complex policy questions on statewide ballots.
[LegisBrief] Same-Day Voter Registration: November/December 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/20/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1646816468Allowed in nine states and considered in 21 in 2008, election day voter registration is convenient and could increase turnout however, it also could cause administrative problems.
[2008] Same-Sex Marriage on the 2008 BallotReports11/6/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1647816478Summary of same-sex marriage measurse on November 2008 statewide ballots
[CNV] Nonresident Property Owners and Voting in Local ElectionsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/21/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1659516595Newsletter article
[CNV] Post-Election AuditsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/21/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1659916599Newsletter article
[CNV] Election Emergencies HappenArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/22/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1655316553Newsletter article
[CNV] ULC to Study Voting by Military and Overseas CitizensArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/22/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1655416554Newsletter article
In The Voters Hands, September 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/18/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1645816458Ballot questions reflect what’s on the minds of Americans.
SL Magazine: The Perils of Success, September 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/18/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1646016460Democrats big wins in past elections could hurt them this year.
[CNV] Tennessee and Ohio Bipartisan Election ReformArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/14/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654916549Newsletter article
[CNV] The Voting Information ProjectArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/9/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1655016550Newsletter article
Supreme Court Upholds Indiana Voter Photo ID Law - JuneJuly 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/10/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1647316473A federal law addressed many problems exposed in the 2000 presidential election. Now, 25 states require some form of voter identification, and three require a photo.
[CNV] Worth Noting - Election Reform News from the StatesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/29/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654316543Newsletter article
[CNV] Supreme Court Upholds Indiana Law Requiring Photo ID to VoteArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/29/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654616546Newsletter article
[CNV] What Should States Do About Voting Equipment?Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654716547Newsletter article
[CNV] State Election Legislation: 2007 RecapArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/18/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654816548Newsletter article
State Legislatures Magazine: Election Reflection, January 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/19/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1648616486Odd year election was important nonetheless.
State Legislatures Magazine: Pro and Con: National Popular Vote, September 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/6/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1649116491Debate on a national popular vote.
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