Archive for 2012

The DC Board of Elections is the target of a lawsuit by a group of citizens trying to get an amendment on the November ballot. What makes it interesting is the theory of the case: that DCBOE doesn’t know the law – and can’t do math.

A federal court in Minnesota recently rejected challenges to the state’s EDR system; while an appeal is likely, all eyes now turn to a court case on the fate of the voter ID amendment slated to be on this November’s ballot.

Ohio is at war again over election policy – this time about early voting. Unfortunately, the argument has gotten so partisan (and now includes a racial aspect) which does not bode well for a clear or well-reasoned outcome.

Brian Newby has some really interesting – and moving – things to say about election administration and public service.

Two new programs – an airborne registration app sponsored by Virgin America and a terrestrial one sponsored by the State of Ohio – are examples of how voter registration is changing in 2012 and beyond.

A mistake in a single Topeka polling place has forced Shawnee County, KS to order a special election for 432 voters to help resolve a close primary.

A new report by student journalists looking at data behind claims of voter fraud is garnering lots of attention … but I want to shine a light on News21 itself, which is doing its part to educate the next generation of leaders in the field of elections.

A recent study highlighted in USA Today is a reminder that accessibility of the polls to voters with disabilities is still an issue.

I’m going to take a week to escape the summer heat – not to mention the heat of election season. Meet me back here on Monday, August 13!

The August 2 electionlineWeekly featured the story of Douglas County, KS’ decision to produce its own voter IDs for eligible voters who need them.