In 2024, in many states, ballot measures are going to voters, who will have the chance to weigh in on many policies that could help our democracy function better—or worse. Learn more about them here.
Georgia's election board voted to grant the state’s county-level election boards new and unclear powers to conduct inquiries into elections before certifying the results. This decision gives a role in evaluating election results to boards composed mostly of political-party-affiliated members, whose work is not likely to be perceived as impartial.
As election administration comes under increasing scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum, an increasing number of researchers, scholars, lawyers, organizations, writers, and editorial boards have come out in favor of the concept of "impartial election administration."
Few states have laws and guidelines for such an apparent conflict of interest. ERN's new report provides a framework for decision-making and legislation.
ERN releases its new report, “Designing Guidelines for Recusal by Election Officials.”
The Utah Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling that will likely restore the Independent Redistricting Commission and the prohibition on partisan gerrymandering approved by Utah voters in 2018.
The political dysfunction so evident in the presidential race has two key sources, writes ERN Exec. Director Kevin Johnson for The Fulcrum: toxic polarization that elevates cultural warfare over policymaking, and rules that protect the major parties and allow them too much control over elections.
In 2024, Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee announced “the most extensive and monumental election integrity program in the nation’s history,” involving 100,000 “dedicated volunteers and attorneys across every battleground state.”
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As imperfect as they may be, no institution is better suited than courts to consider evidence, render judgment, and anchor the rule of law in elections.
In April of 2024, ERN Executive Director Kevin Johnson was interviewed for the CityBiz "Meet the Change Leaders" series.