Updated September 09, 2024 NCSL Election Resources The NCSL elections team provides a variety of resources on election issues, including but not limited to 50-state surveys on state laws, legislation databases, a monthly elections newsletter, enactment summaries and other publications. Elections
Updated October 07, 2024 Table 9: Ballot Drop Box Laws Covers the drop box definition, design features, number and location as required by each state that permits or requires ballot drop boxes. Elections Table
Updated October 07, 2024 Table 13: States that Must Provide Secrecy Sleeves for Absentee/Mail Ballots Voting Outside the Polling Place report, this is a summary of states that require providing a secrecy sleeve to absentee voters. Elections Table
Updated October 07, 2024 Table 15: States With Signature Cure Processes Which states allow voters to correct signature discrepancies through a ballot or signature cure process and what the notification and correction processes are. Elections Table Video
Updated October 07, 2024 Access To and Use Of Voter Registration Lists This page provides 50-state statutory information on access to and use of voter registration lists. Elections Table
Updated October 07, 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Elections and Campaigns Policy makers and campaigns are having to adapt to the explosion in artificial intelligence (AI). This page covers statutes and legislation that relate to AI in elections and campaigns. Elections Table
Updated October 04, 2024 Table 3: States With Permanent Absentee Voting Lists Part of the Voting Outside the Polling Place report, this table summarizes states that allow voters to join a permanent absentee voting list and what criteria they list as a reason to join that list. Elections Table
Updated October 03, 2024 Statewide Ballot Measures Database NCSL’s Statewide Ballot Measures Database includes all statewide ballot measures in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, starting over a century ago. Elections Database
Updated October 03, 2024 Table 7: When States Mail Out Absentee/Mail Ballots Part of the larger Voting Outside the Polling Place report, this table summarizes when each state mails out their absentee ballots to voters. Elections Table
Updated September 30, 2024 Early In-Person Voting This page includes information on statutory requirements regarding in person early voting time periods compared across the 50 states. Elections Map Table
Updated September 27, 2024 Rules for Challenging Voter Eligibility Vary Across the States Almost every state has laws concerning voter challenges to ensure elections remain fair and guarantee that only eligible voters cast ballots. Elections State Legislatures News
Updated September 25, 2024 With a Good Plan, There’s No Need to Worry When Election Emergencies Strike How do election officials cope with emergencies? By following state laws; looking ahead with continuity of operations plans, also known as COOPs; focusing on practical measures such as protecting supplies, equipment, power and internet connectivity; and building relationships with partners who can assist when needed. Elections State Legislatures News