Election Initiatives commissions and oversees research, projects, and case studies aimed at helping states improve their elections systems. Because effective elections systems are fundamental to our nation’s democracy, we work with election officials, policy makers, researchers, technology experts, businesses, and other stakeholders in the election process to help guide our research and test our recommendations.
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More Voters Using Online Tools to Find Their Polling Place
On Election 2012, Election Initiatives provided data, research, and analysis about election administration in the U.S. more
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Washington’s State-of-the-Art Voting Information System
With many close races yet to be determined and thousands of ballots still to count, voters, members of the media, policymakers, and others have been scouring state and local election websites trying to get the most up-to-date results more
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California's Military and Overseas Voters
Military and overseas voters in San Mateo County have been using new technology to download their absentee ballots.
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Voting Information Tools
As noted in previous dispatches, more and more voters are using online tools to find important voting information including their polling place. more
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112-year-old Voters in North Carolina?
Early voting began in North Carolina in October, and soon after almost 900 voters aged 112 reportedly cast ballots. more
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Online Voter Registration in LA County
In October, we wrote about preparing for elections in Los Angeles County, including the processing of hundreds of thousands of voter registration applications in the month leading up to Election Day. With the election now upon us, new data show a significant number of voters registered using the state’s new online system more
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Military and Overseas Voting in Colorado
Colorado military and overseas voters have surpassed the number of ballots they requested in 2008. more
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Early Voting in Battleground States
Earlier today, we provided an update on the millions of voters across the country who cast their ballots before Election Day. A look at data from certain battleground states finds significant use of early voting both by mail and in person. more
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Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC)
The Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) is a non-profit organization, governed and controlled by member states, that uses the most sophisticated technology available to safely and securely improve the accuracy of America’s voter rolls and increase access to voter registration for all eligible citizens.
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Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC): Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a non-profit organization that uses the most sophisticated technology available to safely and securely improve the accuracy of America’s voter rolls and increase access to voter registration for all eligible citizens. more
