In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, jurisdictions and electoral bodies are scrambling to find evidence to guide their preparations for the next election. In the US, the focus is on the upcoming presidential election in November, but there are still
Video series delves into accessibility for disabled voters
More than 14 million citizens with disabilities reported voting in the November 2018 US elections. But if people with disabilities voted at the same rate as non-disabled voters, there would have been an estimated 2.3 million more voters participating. What
Coronavirus and the Future of Voting: Papa, I just voted online
At the moment election officials and commissions around the world are scrambling to find workable solutions for safe voting in the near term. Elections have been delayed worldwide and, in the US, primaries have been postponed while states look for
Tools and Technology are available for Congress to work remotely
Recently 70 members of Congress signed a letter to Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern urging Congress to allow its members to use remote voting in times of crisis, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. The note, which you can
Early Takeaways from Los Angeles
The largest election jurisdiction in the United States, Los Angeles County, adopted the 2016 California Voter’s Choice Act and brought it to life with secure, 21st Century voting technology, including 22,000 ballot marking devices (BMDs), project management, implementation services, and
World Women’s Day: how elections contribute to women’s empowerment
Women’s Day is recognized worldwide as a day to celebrate the courage and determination of millions of women who have positively impacted their communities.