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Type Act or Session Law
Year 2021
Level National
State(s) All States
Source United States Congress
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance
Recognizing the barriers many voters face in accessing the poles, the United States Congress passed Bill S.2747 to strengthen voter rights by expanding voter registration and improve voting access through programs like vote-by-mail and early voting. ...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, County, National, Other Boards and Agencies, School Board, School District, State
State(s) All States
Source U.S. Department of Education
Policy Areas Children & Families, Community Development, Democracy & Governance, Education
Students play a crucial role in elections, thus educational institutions, and local governments should facilitate students' participation in the voting process. This guide recommends that postsecondary institutions help students get registered, establish a communications timeline...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2017
Level County
State(s) All States
Source Brennan Center for Justice
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance
This report discusses election integrity and addresses concerns over election rigging, voter fraud, and election manipulation during the 2016 election. The report suggests investing in improvements to online registration, election-day fail-safe mechanisms to correct mistaken information,...

Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2017
Level City or Town
State(s) Maryland
Source Town of Somerset
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance
This charter amendment specifies who is considered a qualified voter in Somserset County, MD. It specifically states that any person who has resided within the limits of the town for 14 days preceding any election is a qualified voter....

Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2015
Level City or Town
State(s) Minnesota
Source City of Minneapolis
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance
This ordinance requires landlords to provide new tenants with voter registration forms at the time the tenant begins their residency. This obliges landlords to make new residents to the area as well as new tenants who have previously not registered to vote aware of voter registration...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2017
Level City or Town
State(s) Wisconsin
Source Dane County Clerk's Office
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance
City of Madison issued 66,834 absentee ballots in the 2016 General Election, truly shattering all previous records. The November 2016 election saw over twice the number of issued and returned absentee ballots as any previous election. The number of pre-registered voters prior to Election...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town, National
State(s) Colorado, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance
A healthy democracy depends on high engagement and a representation of diverse viewpoints, but systemic barriers continue to perpetuate inequities in local elections. Local officials should create and implement Democracy Plans, enhance voter engagement through education, offer registration...

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2020
Level City or Town, County, State, National
State(s) All States
Source Center for Democracy & Technology
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Data & Technology
Misinformation and disinformation that suppresses voter participation can be deployed through a variety of media. Online voter suppression can range from inaccurate information about the date of an election, to inaccurate reports of long lines, to efforts to persuade people that an...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Center for American Progress
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Health
This report outlines the role cities can play in protecting safe and fair elections. It details how cities can help facilitate voter registration and participation, mitigate voter confusion, and provide valuable support to local election officers in carrying out their duties....

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source The Center for Popular Democracy
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance
Data shows that most Americans who are registered to vote cast a ballot on Election Day. Cities and counties can address the problem of declining voter engagement, exacerbated by barriers to voter registration, through increasing registration in their jurisdictions with city and county...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2019
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source People's Action
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Community Development
In order to build a strong, progressive populist movement in the United States, it is necessary to strengthen the integrated voter engagement capacity in rural areas and small towns in alignment with progressive organizing efforts in metropolitan areas. This report shares key data...

Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2000
Level City or Town
State(s) New York
Source City of New York
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance
This ordinance specifies a system to assist in distributing voter registration materials, by requiring agencies to distribute voter registration forms....

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2024
Level City or Town, County, Other Boards and Agencies, School Board, School District
State(s) All States
Source Center for American Progress
Policy Areas Children & Families, Civil Rights, Community Development, Democracy & Governance, Education
Despite their importance, voter turnout in school board elections is often low compared to other local elections, thus local governments should increase participation in these elections and communicate with residents about the role school boards play in their communities. This guide...

Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2019
Level City or Town
State(s) Ohio
Source City of Sandusky
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance
This ordinance codifies General Election Days as paid holidays for City Employees. ...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Civil Rights
City government elections influence issues such as education, infrastructure, and public safety, but rarely achieve the same voter turnout as national elections. This brief offers strategies local governments can use to improve voter turnout such as voter education campaigns, registration...

Type Act or Session Law
Year 2015
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source City of Los Angeles
Policy Areas Community Development, Democracy & Governance, Public Spaces
Local governments play a crucial role in ensuring access to voting for all residents within their jurisdictions, and providing multilingual services at the polls can greatly assist residents for whom English is not a first language. This report provides an overview of the services...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Public Safety
Ensuring safe and secure voting during a global pandemic requires that leaders implement at-home systems to facilitate voting while minimizing health risks. This guide provides toolkits and resources to assist localities in setting up and promoting vote-at-home options....

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source Local Policy Lab
Policy Areas Civil Rights
City government elections influence issues such as education, infrastructure, and public safety, but rarely achieve the same voter turnout as national elections. This brief offers strategies local governments can use to improve voter turnout such as voter education campaigns, registration...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level National, State
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance
Due to the decentralized election system in the U.S., there are limited sources of comprehensive data available on voter registration and voter turnout. This brief draws attention to the need for more comprehensive and standardized voter data and recommends using quantitative data...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) All States
Source National Low Income Housing Coalition
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Housing
The same communities that face the greatest barriers to securing stable, accessible, and affordable housing also face the greatest barriers to voting. This guide provides an overview of key considerations for planning a nonpartisan voter and candidate engagement campaign. It recommends...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year -
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) All States
Source National Council of Nonprofits
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance
Nonprofit organizations can play an important role in improving voter engagement and increasing turnout on election day. This resource identifies areas where nonprofits can provide assistance in the voting process and includes strategies for providing non-partisan support to local...

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