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Election Law
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Absentee and Early Voting Laws 
 Chart with state-by-state absentee voting information, including possible excuses, provision for permanent absentee voter status, and citations to statutes. From the Election Reform Information Project, administered by the University of Richmond (Virginia) and supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts. http://www.earlyvoting.net/states/abslaws.php Topics: Law by Subject, Politics Last updated Jul 9, 2008 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 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA)
This law "contains many substantial and technical changes to the federal campaign finance law" in areas such as "soft money" (solicitation and use of nonfederal funds by parties, candidates, and officeholders), issues ads, contribution limits, and reporting. The site provides rules and related documents in specific subject areas, as well as the text of the law and regulations, a FAQ, and a brochure on contributions. From the Federal Election Commission (FEC). http://www.fec.gov/pages/bcra/bcra_update.shtml Topics: Law by Subject, Politics Last updated Jul 19, 2006 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 2004: Voting Cases and Investigations
Collection of legal documents pertaining to voting lawsuits and investigations related to the 2004 presidential election. Covers ballot issues in battleground states (or swing states), electronic voting machine controversies, the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (McCain-Feingold), and the Texas congressional redistricting controversy. From FindLaw. http://news.findlaw.com/legalnews/lit/election2004/cases.html Topics: 2004 Presidential Election, Law by Subject, Politics Last updated Nov 2, 2004 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 ElectionLine.org
The Election Reform Information Project serves "as a clearinghouse for data, news, and analysis on election reform" generated by the results of the 2000 presidential election. The website has news on legislation and litigation, reports from various commissions and task forces, information on state and local election laws, news articles from around the country, and links to related resources. From the Pew Charitable Trust and the University of Richmond (Virginia). http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/initiatives_detail.aspx?initiativeID=34044 Topics: Law by Subject, Politics, The United States Presidency Last updated Aug 9, 2008 Protect Voting Rights: Renew the VRA
Information about the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), which is up for renewal in 2007. The VRA is "the federal law that provides a mechanism for enforcement of the Fifteenth Amendment's guarantee of equality in voting"; Section 5 "requires state and local governments in certain parts of the country to get federal approval ... before implementing any changes to their voting procedures." The site features a history, a FAQ, stories, and related information. http://renewthevra.civilrights.org/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Law by Subject, Politics Last updated Apr 29, 2006 Research Help: Election Law
Collection of links to sites about the federal election process. Includes links to the Constitution; executive, judicial, and legislative information; legal guides on topics such as the Electoral College and election reform; and related exhibits and materials. From the Law Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/federal/elections.php Topics: Elections Last updated Sep 29, 2009 United States Election Assistance Commission
Website for this "independent, bipartisan commission created by the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002. ... It issues guidance about HAVA, adopts voluntary voting system guidelines, audits the use of HAVA funds, and provides best practices and resources to election officials throughout the nation." Find background material, information for election officials and voters, documents on voting system certification, reports, and related resources. Background documents also available in Spanish. http://www.eac.gov/ Topics: Politics Last updated Jul 3, 2008 USA Elections in Brief
Brief introduction to the federal election process. Includes discussions of primary and general elections, the role of political parties, presidential nominations, congressional elections, polls and pundits, financing campaigns, and U.S. elections procedures. Produced and maintained by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs. http://www.america.gov/publications/books/elections-in-brief.html Topics: Elections Last updated Dec 21, 2008 Voting Section Home Page
"The Voting Section is an office within the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice charged with enforcement of federal voting right statutes." The site provides an introduction to federal voting rights laws and information about overseas voting, voting discrimination, felon disfranchisement, Motor Voter Registration, and other issues related to voting and elections in the United States. Also provides links to applicable laws. http://www.justice.gov/crt/voting/ Topics: Law by Subject, Politics Last updated Nov 1, 2009 What Is the History of Recall Elections?
In this brief article, learn about the background of the recall election, which "has a long, if spotty, history in America." From a lawyer with a master's degree in history whose thesis was about recalls. http://hnn.us/articles/1660.html Topics: Law by Subject, Politics Last updated Apr 11, 2006 |
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