June 2015 - Page 3 of 3 - Election Academy

New Paper Examines Impact of "Convenience" on Voters With Disabilities

By Doug Chapin | June 2, 2015

A new paper by Peter Miller and Sierra Powell examines how voters with disabilities experience the election process. The data suggests that such voters cast ballots at a lower rate but that vote by mail can offset much of this effect.

In Fact, They DO Count: Anchorage Recertifies Election After 58 Misplaced Absentee Ballots Found

By Doug Chapin | June 1, 2015

Anchorage, AK recently recertified an election because 58 misplaced absentee ballots were found – even though it didn’t change the outcome. It’s a great example of a “count every vote” mentality that election officials share – and which may surprise the average person.

Not So Fast, Please: Arkansas Counties Concerned About SEC Primary, SoS' Quick Pace on Voting Tech Changes

By Doug Chapin | June 1, 2015

Arkansas’ Secretary of State is moving ahead with plans for an election technology upgrade – but the state’s recent decision to join the March 1 Presidential “SEC Primary” is making counties nervous that there won’t be time to make the changes properly.