This fact sheet describes the current systems that ensure only U.S. citizens vote in U.S. elections.
Florida
Prepare Now To Wait For Election Results
There are three key reasons for the variable timelines found across different states for counting and reporting election results.
State of Emergency: Ensuring Accessible Elections Post-Disaster
Different states have in place established laws and procedures to address potential disruptions to elections due to natural disasters or unforeseen events.
The Markup: October 15, 2024
The Markup is our weekly insights and analysis of the latest in election law and policy.
The Markup: October 7, 2024
Welcome to The Markup, our weekly insights and analysis of the latest in election law and policy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE MARKUP We are tracking 1,801 bills so far this session across 44 states and D.C., with 318 bills that restrict voter access or election...
The Markup: September 23, 2024
We are tracking 1,794 election bills so far this session across 44 states and D.C., with 314 bills that restrict voter access or election administration and 892 bills that improve voter access or election administration.
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...
New Laws Risk Purging Eligible Voters in Advance of This Year’s Elections
We identify some states where new rules risk purging eligible citizens from the rolls, as well as solutions that enable states to clean up the rolls without compromising the rights of qualified voters.
The Markup: Weekly Election Legislation Update for Monday, April 15, 2024
The governor of Idaho signed into law a bill restricting mail ballot return, while the state supreme court upheld two restrictive voter ID laws.
New State Legislative Efforts to Stem the Tide of AI-Generated Election Disinformation
In this month’s Hot Policy Take, we examine three states where such legislation concerning AI-generate election disinformation has advanced toward ultimate passage and implementation: Wisconsin, Florida, and Arizona.