Helping America Vote: Election Administration in the United States | 2024

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Helping America Vote: Election Administration in the United States offers a clear, accessible overview of how elections are run across the country. Developed by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and the National Conference of State Legislatures, this comprehensive resource walks readers through every phase of the electoral process - from registering voters and designing ballots to counting votes and certifying results.

With insights from experienced election officials and grounded in nonpartisan research, the guide explores the variety and complexity inherent to America’s decentralized election system. Whether you’re a policymaker, journalist, election official, or an engaged voter, this resource provides essential context and practical knowledge to better understand how our democracy functions at every level.

Helping America Vote: Election Administration in the United States | 2024

Links to individual chapters:

1. Governance

2. Geography and Elections

3. Candidate Filing

4. Ballot Design

5. Voter Registration

6. Voter List Maintenance

7. Voter Outreach

8. In-Person Voting

9. Absentee and Mail Voting

10. Mostly Mail Elections

11. Voter Identification

12. Election Officials and Election Workers

13. Voting Technology and Certification

14. Reporting Election Results

15. Post-Election Auditing Processes

16. Canvassing, Certification, and Election Contests

17. Recounts

18. Election Timing and Dates

19. Military and Overseas Voters