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Primary Documents in Context

Book - 2020

Professor of political science and contributor to the Election Center Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) program, Bridgett King provide...Show more Professor of political science and contributor to the Election Center Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) program, Bridgett King provides us with a comprehensive examination of the primary documents on voting rights in the United States in the context of the times when they were drawn up, written and enacted into law. King brings a nuanced interpretation to the history of voting rights. An engaging and insightful read. Show less

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Thank You for Voting

The Maddening, Enlightening, Inspiring Truth About Voting in America

by Smith, Erin Geiger

eBook - 2020

Journalist Erin Geiger Smith provides us with not only an engaging overview of the past, present, and future of voting in the United States but also a tho...Show more Journalist Erin Geiger Smith provides us with not only an engaging overview of the past, present, and future of voting in the United States but also a thoughtful examination of the continuing fight for voting equality, why so few Americans vote today, and innovative ways to educate and motivate voters. Also available in e-book and e-audio book formats. Highly recommend. Show less

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Get Out the Vote

How to Increase Voter Turnout

by Green, Donald P.

Book - 2015

Donald P. Green and Alan S. Gerber present us with the data culled from surveys and studies on voting to give us fact-based and insightful discussion on t...Show more Donald P. Green and Alan S. Gerber present us with the data culled from surveys and studies on voting to give us fact-based and insightful discussion on the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of various campaign tactics, including door-to-door canvassing, email, direct mail, telephone calls, registration drives and social media messaging tactics. This book is the ultimate guide and resource for how to get voters interested and engaged to vote. Show less

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New Faces, New Voices

The Hispanic Electorate in America

by Abrajano, Marisa

eBook - 2010

Marisa Abrajano and R. Michael Alvarez provide a unique and nuanced perspective on the Hispanic electoral population in the United States which is essenti...Show more Marisa Abrajano and R. Michael Alvarez provide a unique and nuanced perspective on the Hispanic electoral population in the United States which is essential for understanding and appreciating the political characteristics of this large and fast growing group of voters. Abrajano and Alvarez ask key questions such as is there a clear Hispanic politics? Who are Hispanic voters? What are their political preferences and attitudes, and why? to make "New Faces, New Voices" a pivotal and engaging reading experience which takes us to a new level of insight and action. Highly recommend. Show less

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Voting in America

Book - 2008

Editor and on-air political commentator, Morgan Felchner provides us with a most comprehensive and authoritative account of all aspects of voting in America. An excellent reference source to consult. Editor and on-air political commentator, Morgan Felchner provides us with a most comprehensive and authoritative account of all aspects of voting in America. An excellent reference source to consult. Show less

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The Future of Election Administration

eBook - 2019

Editors, Mitchell Brown, Kathleen Hale and Bridgett A. King have brought together the perspectives of today's most forward-thinking practitioners and expe...Show more Editors, Mitchell Brown, Kathleen Hale and Bridgett A. King have brought together the perspectives of today's most forward-thinking practitioners and experts of policy, advocacy, and research about the importance of particular election practices, the professional and operational challenges that election administrators and voter registrars face, and emerging issues in the field. This volume is an important addition to the discussion on election and voting issues in the United States today. An insightful and engaging read. Show less

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America Votes!

A Guide to Modern Election Law and Voting Rights

Book - 2008

Benjamin Griffith provides a useful and practical guide to modern election law and voting rights. Although "America Votes!" is primarily intend...Show more Benjamin Griffith provides a useful and practical guide to modern election law and voting rights. Although "America Votes!" is primarily intended for lawyers, law school professors, election officials, state and local government personnel and election workers, it is accessible and engaging for the general reader and voter alike. Show less

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Mobilizing Inclusion

Transforming the Electorate Through Get-out-the-vote Campaigns

by García Bedolla, Lisa

Book - 2012

Professors Lisa Garca Bedolla and Melissa R. Michelson present a new theoretical framework, the Social Cognition Model of voting, based on an individual's...Show more Professors Lisa Garca Bedolla and Melissa R. Michelson present a new theoretical framework, the Social Cognition Model of voting, based on an individual's sense of civic identity to better understand the effectiveness of get-out-the-vote campaigns. After exploring, analyzing and comparing a wide variety of voter education studies and methods, Bedolla and Michelson come to the conclusion that get-out-the-vote campaigns are the most effective, especially in diverse ethnoracial communities. A useful and insightful guide for political practitioners which offers concrete strategies to employ in developing future voter mobilization efforts. Show less

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Absentee and Early Voting

Trends, Promises, and Perils

by Fortier, John C.

Book - 2006

Research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, John Fortier documents the dramatic increase in absentee voting and, more recently, the meteoric ris...Show more Research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, John Fortier documents the dramatic increase in absentee voting and, more recently, the meteoric rise in early voting. He examines the legal and historical reasons for these changes in the voting system and the many differences from state to state. Fortier examines what the changes have meant for the United States and looks at what we should do going forward. Thought-provoking. Show less

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Absentee Voting for Uniformed Services and Overseas Citizens

Roles and Process, in Brief

by Garrett, R. Sam

eBook - 2020-

Garrett Sam provides an informative overview of absentee voting for United States citizens serving in the military and those living abroad. Sam gives an informed and updated guide to transnational voting and citizen participation abroad. Garrett Sam provides an informative overview of absentee voting for United States citizens serving in the military and those living abroad. Sam gives an informed and updated guide to transnational voting and citizen participation abroad. Show less

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Implementation of the National Voter Registration Act by State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

eBook - 1999

The National Council on Disability provides information on how to implement voter registration through state vocational rehabilitation agencies for disabl...Show more The National Council on Disability provides information on how to implement voter registration through state vocational rehabilitation agencies for disabled citizens. It discusses how the National Voter Registration Act brings equal access to voter registration and to voting for citizens with disabilities and challenges. Show less

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Expanding California's Electorate

Will Recent Reforms Increase Voter Turnout?

by McGhee, Eric

Book - 2014

Eric McGhee examines the voter registration and voting reforms in California. McGhee provides a thoughtful analysis of how these reforms have helped to increase voter turnout as well as voter engagement in the state. Eric McGhee examines the voter registration and voting reforms in California. McGhee provides a thoughtful analysis of how these reforms have helped to increase voter turnout as well as voter engagement in the state. Show less

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American Voter Turnout

An Institutional Perspective

by Hill, David Lee

Book - 2006

David Hill looks at the issue of low voter turnout by examining the institutional arrangements that govern and structure participation, representation and...Show more David Hill looks at the issue of low voter turnout by examining the institutional arrangements that govern and structure participation, representation and actual governance in the United States which create an environment that discourages widespread voter participation. Hill goes deep in analyzing the role which the very origins and development of registration laws, single-member districts, the Electoral College, and the separation of powers have played on impacting turnout levels in national elections. Show less

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Who Votes Now?

Demographics, Issues, Inequality and Turnout in the United States

by Leighley, Jan E.

Book - 2014

Jan Leighley and Jonathan Nagler present us with a comparative study of the demographic characteristics and political views of voters and nonvoters in Am...Show more Jan Leighley and Jonathan Nagler present us with a comparative study of the demographic characteristics and political views of voters and nonvoters in American presidential elections since 1972 and examines how electoral reforms and the choices offered by candidates influence voter turnout. Drawing on data from the U.S. Census and and American National Election Studies, Leighley and Nagler demostrate how voters' economic status, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and other factors come into play in determining who votes and who does not. Also available in ebook format. Show less

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