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Elections ACE: The Electoral Knowledge Network 
 The site includes an encyclopedia covering "elections management, with an emphasis on the issues of cost, sustainability, professionalism and trust in the electoral process[;] ... comparative data on election practices worldwide[;] articles, electoral happenings, an election calendar and polling results from national presidential and parliamentary elections[; and links to] electoral resources from all over the world." Also available in several other languages. From the Administration and Cost of Elections Project (ACE). http://aceproject.org/ Topics: Elections, Politics, Politics by Place Last updated Jul 9, 2008 Angus Reid Global Scan: Election Tracker
This site "monitors democratic conditions around the world, by reviewing background information, assessing the latest campaign news and events, describing trends in voting intention, and reporting on the outcome of a particular ballot." From Angus Reid Consultants, a polling company. http://www.angus-reid.com/tracker/ Topics: Elections, Politics by Place, U.S. Elections Last updated Apr 26, 2006 Black Box Voting: Ballot-tampering in the 21st Century
The somewhat complicated design of this Web site obscures its interesting and highly topical content, which includes the full text of "Black Box Voting," a book exploring the limitations of electronic voting software, with an emphasis on the Diebold system. The stories archive is searchable and browsable by month. Registration required to post comments. http://www.blackboxvoting.com/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Politics, Technology Last updated Oct 9, 2003 Citizens for Approval Voting
Website for an organization that promotes approval voting. "Approval Voting is exactly like the plurality system that is generally used in America today except for one twist: Instead of voting for any single candidate, Approval Voting allows you the option of voting for any number of candidates for a given office. The candidate who collects the most votes wins." Includes a discussion of the potential benefits of this voting system. http://approvalvoting.org Topics: Politics Last updated Apr 26, 2006 Election Law
"The law of politics and the politics of law: election law, the California recall, campaign finance, legislation, voting rights, initiatives, redistricting." This informal-looking blog is actually brimming with valuable links and references to resources related to election law. From Richard L. Hasen, a law professor and William M. Rains Fellow at Loyola Law School. http://electionlawblog.org/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Law by Subject, Politics, Politics by Place, U.S. Elections Last updated Nov 16, 2003 ElectionGuide
Provides information on national elections around the world, political parties and candidates, referenda provisions, current news on election laws and political developments, and election results and voter turnout. Search by election type (presidential, parliamentary, legislative, referendum), country, or year. Also features a sortable calendar of elections. From the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), "an international nonprofit dedicated to the building of democratic societies." http://www.electionguide.org/ Topics: Elections, International Governments, Political Parties & Theories, Politics by Place Last updated Mar 9, 2006 Elections and Electoral Systems Around the World
Good place to start if you're looking for election information around the world. Has links to information on more than countries, as well as to the best general sites on the topic. Maintained as part of the Political Science Resources page at the University of Keele in the United Kingdom. http://www.politicsresources.net/election.htm Topics: Government, International Governments, Politics by Place Last updated Sep 30, 2009 FairVote: IRV America
Website for an organization that advocates instant runoff voting (IRV) for elections in the U.S. Features an analysis of IRV and plurality election systems, the cost of runoff elections, and voter turnout issues. Also includes a FAQ about how IRV elections work, links to related legislation, animated teaching materials, and news about communities using IRV (such as San Francisco's ranked choice voting for supervisors in 2004). From the Center for Voting Democracy. http://www.fairvote.org/irv/ Topics: Politics Last updated Apr 24, 2006 International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
This group, "an intergovernmental organization with member states across all continents, seeks to support sustainable democracy in both new and long-established democracies." The site features information about IDEA programs, and publications and data on subjects such as voter turnout, the election process, political parties, and democracy building. Searchable. Available in English and Spanish. http://www.idea.int/ Topics: Government, International Governments, Politics by Place Last updated Aug 3, 2004 National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)
This nonprofit organization offers "practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and to promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government." The site features an overview of country and topical programs such as participation of women in government and political party development, reports, and related publications. Also includes job listings. http://www.ndi.org Topics: Activism, Politics by Place Last updated May 16, 2006 |
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