Welcome to The Markup, our weekly insights and analysis of the latest in election law and policy. We are tracking 1,796 bills so far this session across 44 states and D.C.
Returning, Verifying, and Curing Mail Ballots
Election Watch 2024: Changes to In-Person Voting Since 2020
The pandemic made the 2020 presidential election look far different from previous elections: a record number of voters cast their ballots by mail and before Election Day, and the share of voters going to a polling place on Election Day dropped to its lowest point in...
The Markup: September 9, 2024
Welcome to The Markup, our weekly insights and analysis of the latest in election law and policy. We are tracking 1,792 bills so far this session across 44 states and D.C.
Ballot Counting: A Big “Head Start” Often Explains an Earlier Finish
Earlier this month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis boasted about the speed at which Florida counts and reports the results on election night, claiming “there is no reason why this cannot be done in every state in America.” The truth is, there are many reasons why some...
The Markup: August 19, 2024
Voting Rights Lab’s weekly insights and analysis of the latest in election law and policy. We are tracking election bills 1,791 bills so far this session across 44 states and D.C.
The Markup: August 5, 2024
This week, we are tracking 1,791 election and voting bills so far this session. 313 bills restrict voter access or election administration and 891 bills improve voter access or election administration.
Summer Watchlist: Legislative Trends Shaping Elections in 2024
State lawmakers have continued changing the rules governing our elections ahead of the 2024 elections. Learn about three relevant trends in recent legislation.
The Markup: Election Legislation Update for Monday, July 15, 2024
We are tracking 1,787 voting and election bills so far this legislative session across 44 states and D.C. 312 active bills restrict voter access or election administration. 890 bills improve voter access or election administration.
The Markup: Election Legislation Update for Monday, July 1, 2024
Welcome to The Markup, our weekly insights and analysis of the latest election policy issues and trends. We are tracking 1,785 bills so far this session across 44 states and D.C., with 312 bills that restrict voter access or election administration and 891 bills that improve voter access or election administration.
Ballot Verification: The First Step Toward Securing Free and Fair Elections
Understanding the ballot verification process is critical to building confidence in the strength, accuracy, and durability of our elections.