Overseas Voting
Challenges and Innovation
- Election Initiatives
- Contact Stephanie Bosh 202.540.6741
- October 1, 2007
Quick Summary
Research by Pew finds that states have adopted inconsistent processes and requirements for overseas voters, making it difficult for them to participate in the electoral process. In this October 2007 brief, the process of overseas and military voting was examined, from the federal laws that govern the process to the innovations underway to streamline it to the difficulties anticipated in the 2008 primary season.- Date:
- October 1, 2007
- Contacts:
- Stephanie Bosh | 202.540.6741
- Project:
- Election Initiatives
- Issues:
- Military and Overseas Voting
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