Archive for 2014
North Carolina to Keep Congressional Seat Vacant to Save Special Election Costs
North Carolina has decided to fill former U.S. Rep. Mel Watt’s Congressional seat with a special election schedule that coincides with the regular calendar – a decision that will save the state money but isn’t popular with some candidates.
Read MoreA Case Study in Resilience: Newby on Johnson County 2012
Brian Newby’s latest ElectionDiary highlights his experience with problems in Johnson County, KS on Election Day 2012 … It’s a fantastic case study of how election resilience works and why it’s important.
Read More"Accuracy, Resilience and Denial" and Their Impact on Elections
Marketing guru Seth Godin’s musings on different approaches to the future is a helpful reminder of the power of resilience in all walks of life – including election administration.
Read MoreRick Hasen on 2014 as a "Pivotal Year" in Voting Rights Litigation
UC-Irvine’s Rick Hasen takes a short but incredibly informative look at the year ahead in voting rights in a new piece for the Scholars Strategy Network.
Read MoreWhile the Blog Was Sleeping: Catching up on Stories for the New Year
As the New Year dawns, the blog returns with a quick roundup of the stories that emerged over the holiday break.
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