Securing American Elections

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Technology, and Law,Committee on the Future of Voting: Accessible, Reliable, Verifiable Technology
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309476478

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Securing the Vote by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Technology, and Law,Committee on the Future of Voting: Accessible, Reliable, Verifiable Technology Pdf

During the 2016 presidential election, America's election infrastructure was targeted by actors sponsored by the Russian government. Securing the Vote: Protecting American Democracy examines the challenges arising out of the 2016 federal election, assesses current technology and standards for voting, and recommends steps that the federal government, state and local governments, election administrators, and vendors of voting technology should take to improve the security of election infrastructure. In doing so, the report provides a vision of voting that is more secure, accessible, reliable, and verifiable.

Author : Pippa Norris,Sarah Cameron,Thomas Wynter
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190934163

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Electoral Integrity in America by Pippa Norris,Sarah Cameron,Thomas Wynter Pdf

Concern about the integrity of American elections did not start with Trump's election; flaws in procedures have gradually grown during recent decades. The contemporary "tipping point" that raised public awareness was the 2000 Bush v. Gore Florida count, but, the 2016 campaign and its aftermath clearly worsened several major structural weaknesses. This deepened party polarization over the rules of the game and corroded American trust in the electoral process. Disputes over elections have proliferated on all sides in Trump's America with heated debate about the key problems--whether the risks of electoral fraud, fake news, voter suppression, or Russian interference--and with no consensus about the right solutions. This book illuminates several major challenges observed during the 2016 U.S. elections, focusing upon concern about both the security and inclusiveness of the voter registration process in America. Given the importance of striking the right balance between security and inclusiveness in voter registration, this volume brings together legal scholars, political scientists, and electoral assistance practitioners to provide new evidence-based insights and policy-relevant recommendations.

Author : R. Michael Alvarez,Nicholas Adams-Cohen,Seo-young Silvia Kim,Yimeng Li
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781108898409

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Securing American Elections by R. Michael Alvarez,Nicholas Adams-Cohen,Seo-young Silvia Kim,Yimeng Li Pdf

The integrity of democratic elections, both in the United States and abroad, is an important problem. In this Element, we present a data-driven approach that evaluates the performance of the administration of a democratic election, before, during, and after Election Day. We show that this data-driven method can help to improve confidence in the integrity of American elections.

Author : Pippa Norris,Sarah Cameron,Thomas Wynter
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190934187

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Electoral Integrity in America by Pippa Norris,Sarah Cameron,Thomas Wynter Pdf

Concern about the integrity of American elections did not start with Trump's election; flaws in procedures have gradually grown during recent decades. The contemporary "tipping point" that raised public awareness was the 2000 Bush v. Gore Florida count, but, the 2016 campaign and its aftermath clearly worsened several major structural weaknesses. This deepened party polarization over the rules of the game and corroded American trust in the electoral process. Disputes over elections have proliferated on all sides in Trump's America with heated debate about the key problems--whether the risks of electoral fraud, fake news, voter suppression, or Russian interference--and with no consensus about the right solutions. This book illuminates several major challenges observed during the 2016 U.S. elections, focusing upon concern about both the security and inclusiveness of the voter registration process in America. Given the importance of striking the right balance between security and inclusiveness in voter registration, this volume brings together legal scholars, political scientists, and electoral assistance practitioners to provide new evidence-based insights and policy-relevant recommendations.

Author : Mitchell Brown,Kathleen Hale,Bridgett A. King
Publisher : Springer
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030185411

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The Future of Election Administration by Mitchell Brown,Kathleen Hale,Bridgett A. King Pdf

As the American election administration landscape changes as a result of major court cases, national and state legislation, changes in professionalism, and the evolution of equipment and security, so must the work of on-the-ground practitioners change. This Open Access title presents a series of case studies designed to highlight practical responses to these changes from the national, state, and local levels. This book is designed to be a companion piece to The Future of Election Administration, which surveys these critical dimensions of elections from the perspectives of the most forward-thinking practitioner, policy, advocacy, and research experts and leaders in these areas today. Drawing upon principles of professionalism and the practical work that is required to administer elections as part of the complex systems, this book lifts up the voices and experiences of practitioners from around the country to describe, analyze, and anticipate the key areas of election administration systems on which students, researchers, advocates, policy makers, and practitioners should focus. Together, these books add to the emerging body of literature that is part of the election sciences community with an emphasis on the practical aspects of administration.

Author : John Fund,Hans von Spakovsky
Publisher : Encounter Books
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781641772099

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Our Broken Elections by John Fund,Hans von Spakovsky Pdf

Behind the deeply contentious 2020 election stands a real story of a broken election process. Election fraud that alters election outcomes and dilutes legitimate votes occurs all too often, as is the bungling of election bureaucrats. Our election process is full of vulnerabilities that can be — and are — taken advantage of, raising questions about, and damaging public confidence in, the legitimacy of the outcome of elections. This book explores the reality of the fraud and bureaucratic errors and mistakes that should concern all Americans and offers recommendations and solutions to fix those problems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Absentee voting
ISBN : UIUC:30112031999599

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Voting Assistance Guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : Markus Frost
Publisher : Nova Snova
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Elections
ISBN : 1536177598

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America's Election System: the Cornerstone of Our Democracy by Markus Frost Pdf

Chapter 1 reports on the mechanics of our democracy--access to voting, running for office, holding government accountable-- which have all undergone radical changes in recent years, and these changes have tended to restrict the rights of eligible voters to vote. It has made the voices of the wealthy and powerful so loud that they can drown out the voices of ordinary people. It is essential that our democracy works and the voices of all our citizens, rich and poor, young and old, are heard and heard equally.Election security is a national security issue and it must transcend party politics because it requires a unified effort to protect America's elections as discussed in chapter 2.

Author : Paul McCaffrey
Publisher : H. W. Wilson
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114671279

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U.S. Election System by Paul McCaffrey Pdf

The unique way in which Americans elect their public officials is explored in this volume, from financing campaigns, to registering voters, to the function of the electoral college. Articles also examine the two-party system, the nomination and convention process, and issues particular to the 2004 election.

Author : Richard L. Hasen
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780300252866

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Election Meltdown by Richard L. Hasen Pdf

From the nation’s leading expert, an indispensable analysis of key threats to the integrity of the 2020 American presidential election As the 2020 presidential campaign begins to take shape, there is widespread distrust of the fairness and accuracy of American elections. In this timely and accessible book, Richard L. Hasen uses riveting stories illustrating four factors increasing the mistrust. Voter suppression has escalated as a Republican tool aimed to depress turnout of likely Democratic voters, fueling suspicion. Pockets of incompetence in election administration, often in large cities controlled by Democrats, have created an opening to claims of unfairness. Old-fashioned and new-fangled dirty tricks, including foreign and domestic misinformation campaigns via social media, threaten electoral integrity. Inflammatory rhetoric about “stolen” elections supercharges distrust among hardcore partisans. Taking into account how each of these threats has manifested in recent years—most notably in the 2016 and 2018 elections—Hasen offers concrete steps that need to be taken to restore trust in American elections before the democratic process is completely undermined.

Author : Sam van der Staak,Peter Wolf
Publisher : International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789176712559

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Cybersecurity in Elections by Sam van der Staak,Peter Wolf Pdf

Information and communication technologies are increasingly prevalent in electoral management and democratic processes, even for countries without any form of electronic voting. These technologies offer numerous new opportunities, but also new threats. Cybersecurity is currently one of the greatest electoral challenges. It involves a broad range of actors, including electoral management bodies, cybersecurity expert bodies and security agencies. Many countries have found that interagency collaboration is essential for defending elections against digital threats. In recent years significant advances have been made in organizing such collaboration at the domestic and international levels. This guide tracks how countries are making progress on improving cybersecurity in elections. Based on an extensive collection of 20 case studies from all over the world, it provides lessons for those wanting to strengthen their defences against cyberattacks.

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Law
ISBN : UVA:X030515679

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

Author : Edward B. Foley
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : 9780190060152

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Presidential Elections and Majority Rule by Edward B. Foley Pdf

In his latest book, Presidential Elections and Majority Rule, Edward Foley asks how the American electoral system can better represent the people. What kind of winner truly reflects the nation's votes: the plurality winners of winner-takes-all elections, as currently used, or the majority-preferred winners of a reformed system? How do third-party candidates affect American presidential elections? What, if anything, would change in a two-candidate run-off?And how can electoral reform be implemented without sowing chaos? Ultimately, Foley outlines a solution in which the Electoral College can be restored to its original majoritarian ideals through state law rather than Constitutional amendment.

Author : Commonwealth Secretariat
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781849291927

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Cybersecurity for Elections by Commonwealth Secretariat Pdf

The use of computers and other technology introduces a range of risks to electoral integrity. Cybersecurity for Elections explains how cybersecurity issues can compromise traditional aspects of elections, explores how cybersecurity interacts with the broader electoral environment, and offers principles for managing cybersecurity risks.

Author : Louise I. Gerdes
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780737768640

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Super PACs by Louise I. Gerdes Pdf

The passage of Citizens United by the Supreme Court in 2010 sparked a renewed debate about campaign spending by large political action committees, or Super PACs. Its ruling said that it is okay for corporations and labor unions to spend as much as they want in advertising and other methods to convince people to vote for or against a candidate. This book provides a wide range of opinions on the issue. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.