Posted July 9, 2025 The States Decide How Elections Are Run In recent election cycles, questions have arisen regarding mail-in ballots, proof of citizenship for voter registration and other issues. The Constitution empowers states, not the executive, to resolve these questions. State Legislatures News, Elections
Posted June 27, 2025 This Year’s Election Bills Focus On Citizenship, Ranked Choice Voting After a slowdown in the passage of election bills last year, state lawmakers were busy introducing and passing legislation in 2025. State Legislatures News, Elections
Posted June 26, 2025 Election Conversations: Wendy Underhill Leaves NCSL After 15 years of dedication to election policy in state legislatures, NCSL Elections and Redistricting Director Wendy Underhill is retiring. She spoke about her time with the organization as part of the series “Election... State Legislatures News, People, Elections
Posted May 30, 2025 Election Conversations: Tim Bobanic, Brevard County, Fla. A former accounting and IT consultant, Tim Bobanic, the elections supervisor for Brevard County, Fla., says his technology background gives him a unique perspective on cybersecurity and voting. State Legislatures News, People, Policy, Elections
Posted May 29, 2025 How Are Vacancies Filled in State and Federal Offices? It Varies. Each state follows different requirements when filling vacancies in state and federal elected offices. State Legislatures News, Policy, Elections
Posted April 25, 2025 Elections Conversations: Rep. Pat Proctor, Kansas A retired U.S. Army officer who now chairs the House Committee on Elections, Rep. Pat Proctor places high value on working with election administrators and bringing people into the elections process. He spoke with NCSL for its “Election... State Legislatures News, People, Policy, Elections