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Election Administration

When the 2000 election exposed the many problems facing the election system, the League leaped into action. Bringing our coalition allies together, the League worked to ensure that key reforms were part of the congressional debate. With the League's special expertise, we argued for improved voting systems and machines, provisional balloting and other safeguards, and improvements in voter registration systems, poll worker training and administration.


The Latest

Supreme Court Upholds Voting Rights Act - Jun 22, 2009
8 – 1 Court Issues “Vital Vindication” in Critical Election Law Case, Says League

League and Partners Urge Congress to Fully Fund HAVA - Mar 18, 2009
The League, with coalition partners, sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to fully fund the Help America Vote Act (HAVA).

League Comments on Failure to Protect and Encourage Voter Registration - Mar 12, 2009
League President Mary Wilson sent a letter to Senate Rules committee Chair Charles Schumer regarding a number of vote registration concerns.

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Resources
Report of the Election Audits Task Force
The Election Audits Task Force was convened in spring 2008 by President Mary Wilson with the charge to produce a report taking a comprehensive view of election audits. Audits should go beyond Election Day activities and functions, and examine all aspects of the election process. Leagues should find this report useful in talking with their legislatures and elections officials about election auditing.

League President Speaks on Judicial Impartiality
In July 2008, League president Mary G. Wilson spoke before distinguished experts on the need to maintain fair and impartial courts.


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Letters, Speeches & Testimony
League and Partners Urge Congress to Fully Fund HAVA (Mar 18, 2009)


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Get Educated!

» Learn more about our Public Advocacy for Voter Protection efforts.


The National Voter

Emerging Issues in Election Reform


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Press Releases

Supreme Court Upholds Voting Rights Act


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