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.
Election 2024
The Markup: September 3, 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 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.
Upholding the Will of the People: Understanding Election Certification
In this month’s Hot Policy Take, we take a deep dive into the process and protocols around election certification. We will illustrate how the laws across all 50 states are clear: certification is the stage where winners are simply declared.
Early Primary States: The Changed Voting Landscape
We’re taking a look at how primary voters in five critical early 2024 primary states (New Hampshire, South Carolina, Michigan, North Carolina, and Texas) will experience substantial changes from their experience voting in 2020.