Election Day Problems
Barriers to the Ballot: 2008 Election and Beyond
December 2, 2009
2008 was a banner year for U.S. democracy and its elections. Many states saw record increases in voter registration – particularly among minority and youth voters – and record increases in voter turnout. Undoubtedly, there was an excitement and new level of attention around this historic election. And, after two presidential elections with angrily disputed results, the 2008 election seems poised to restore a calm confidence in America’s democratic processes.
Advancement Project Testifies before U.S. House of Representatives Committee on House Administration
July 23, 2009
Unfinished Business: 2004 Voter Complaints in Michigan
September 4, 2009
During the elections of November 2004, voters in Michigan reported over 1600 incidents in which their attempts to vote have been frustrated or completely denied. Four Michigan counties generated the most incidents within the state. These counties are (in descending order by number of calls): Wayne (with 1200 incidents and inquiries), Genesee (122), Saginaw (15), and Ingham (7).
Unfinished Business: 2004 Voter Complaints in Maryland
September 4, 2009
Maryland voters reported a total of 239 incidents of frustration or denial of voting rights in the November 2004 election. Voters in four counties reported the majority of incidents: Prince George's County (108 incidents), Baltimore County (37), MontgomeryCounty (32), and Baltimore City (19). Maryland's remaining twenty counties reported a combined total of 43 incidents.
Unfinished Business: 2004 Voter Complaints in Georgia
September 4, 2009
Voters in Bibb, Chatham and Fulton Counties in Georgia reported a total of 83 incidents of frustration or denial of voting rights in the November 2004 election. Bibb County reported 3 incidents, Chatham County reported 19 incidents, and FultonCounty reported 61 incidents.
Advancement Project Meets with Secretary Browning for Election Administration Reform
February 26, 2009
On Tuesday, several national and local voting rights organizations met with Florida Secretary of State Kurt S. Browning to discuss administration reforms to remove obstacles to voter registration and voting. The groups provided Browning with several proposed solutions—with the hope of them being presented during the state’s upcoming legislation session—to foster a more robust and inclusive democracy.
Real Questions, Right Answers: Things You Should Know About the Elections Process
September 4, 2009
Over the years, federal laws like the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 have been passed to remove barriers to fair and efficient elections. This guide provides questions that we encourage you to ask your local elections officials and the answers that you should expect to receive.
Questions for Elections Officials
September 4, 2009
In the November 2000 election, between 4 to 6 million voters were disenfranchised by a combination of problems, including the improper purging of names from voter rolls and untimely processing of voter registration applications. The combined effect of egregious violations of election laws and administrative ineptitude was particularly devastating for communities of color. Over the years, federal laws like the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 have been passed to remove barriers to fair and efficient elections.
PROTECTING THE VOTE
September 4, 2009
The level of voter registration activity in 2004 was unprecedented, and many of these efforts focused on communities of color. In an effort to emphasize the importance of all citizens being afforded their right to register AND vote, Advancement Project created the following flash presentation which still remains relevant to the election related issues that we face today. Click here to view the flash and PASS IT ON!
Advancement Project Report Shows Several Battleground States Are Not Prepared to Handle Voter Turnout
October 9, 2008
Today Advancement Project released, “The End of the Line? Preparing for a Surge in Voter Turnout in the November 2008 General Election.” The report examines several battleground states and their preparedness to meet the challenge of administering the general election on November 4th, where turnout will be unprecedented.
