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January 27, 2012
Early voting has altered elections
Early voting may be a relatively new element in Florida elections, but the numbers signal it’s a practice that, along with vote-by-mail, is steadily growing. Betty Parker, News-Press.
Illinois election officials want to avoid wasted ballots
A change in absentee ballot rules could mean more work and higher costs for county clerks this election year. The law was changed two years ago, to allow anyone to distribute absentee ballot request forms. Local election officials say many groups took advantage of that change to try to encourage more people to vote. Emily Finnegan, WSIL.
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January 26, 2012
Working group examines future of California elections
“Roadmap” highlights opportunities for policymaking, partnership and innovation
Late last year, a working group of California election officials, advocates and experts came together to talk about the future of elections in the Golden State. The shared goal was to step back from the day-to-day, election-to-election concerns that often consume the debate and take a long view on behalf of the state’s current and future voters. Read More…