"Election Crimes"—EAC Voter Fraud and Voter Intimidation Study

Based largely on the research findings of two consultants, "Election Crimes: An Initial Review and Recommendations for Future Study" was approved for publication by EAC Commissioners on December 7, 2006. The report includes a working definition of election crimes that encompasses "voting fraud" and "voter intimidation." According to an EAC press release, the report is a step toward a "nationwide, comprehensive study of election crimes based on hard data, with findings to be released to the public by the end of 2007."

Pew Report Gives Snapshot of Election Highs and Lows

The 15th in a series of policy briefings by electionline.org, "The 2006 Election" is a post-election analysis report that reveals numerous problems in the 2006 election, including lost votes, non-votes, problems accessing voter databases, and malfunctioning voting machines. The report provides "a snapshot of election-day failures, successes, and struggles around the country, setting the stage for the next legislative session in the states as well as for the 110th Congress."

Brennan Center Survey Shows 13 Million Citizens Lack Proper ID

A recent national survey sponsored by the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, "Citizens Without Proof," reveals that millions of American citizens do not have readily available documentary proof of citizenship. Many more—primarily women—do not have proof of citizenship with their current name. The survey also showed that millions of American citizens do not have government-issued photo identification, such as driver's license or passport, and that certain groups—elderly, poor, and minorities—are less likely to possess these forms of identification than the general population.