Introduction Although the 2020 elections were riddled with many obstacles, our system worked. The election was without question, the most secure election in American history. Why? Because election officials, governors, and legislators worked together to ensure that each and every American had the opportunity to cast their ballot. Access to…

We love a catchy song and animation as much as the next election nerd, but you don’t really want to know what happens in the process of passing a law. …

Election officials put in tremendous effort to administer safe and secure elections throughout 2020. This effort included dramatically scaling up operations, providing voters with multiple return options (e.g., …

The 2020 election cycle was a watershed for American elections. Decision makers across parties made critical changes and emergency decisions to preserve voter safety, and it was made abundantly clear to voters and legislators alike just how important election policy is to our democracy. Now legislators have entered the 2021…

If you follow the news on voting access, the past few months can feel depressing. If you love the security and accessibility of mail voting, the outlook is not nearly as bad as it might seem. While it is true that bills have been introduced to cut back on access…

There is no silver bullet for rectifying the disenfranchisement that has been perpetuated in many state election systems for decades, even centuries. For generations, states have both intentionally and unintentionally made it more difficult for minorities, people of color, young people, those who are low income, and Native populations to…

After a year with many generation-defining developments, one thing can be said for certain: mail ballots have never been more relevant. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, the share of the total vote cast by mail grew by more than 80% from 2018. …

Counting will Take Longer. Calling Races Needs To, Too. Just as election officials across the country have been forced to adapt to the ever changing circumstances surrounding the November elections, the media must also adjust its coverage and voters and politicians alike should manage expectations come election night. …

For a vote by mail system to be efficient and effective, it is not enough for voters to be sent a ballot. States must also provide voters with adequate options for returning those ballots. …