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Electronic Registration Information Center Helps States Keep Pace With Mobile Electorate
Secure data-sharing system identifies voters who move between the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
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Voting Information Project Makes Casting Ballots Easier in 2017
The Voting Information Project (VIP), an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts, is a collaboration with the states, Google, and other private sector partners to ensure that Americans have the official information they need to cast a ballot, including where to vote and what candidates and initiatives are on the ballot. Read More
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Why Are Millions of Citizens Not Registered to Vote?
In every state and the District of Columbia—except North Dakota—individuals who plan to vote in a federal election must first register to vote. However, a sizable share of eligible citizens do not register. Official statistics vary, but a conservative estimate, calculated using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent Voting and Registration Supplement, indicates that 21.4... Read More
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What New Voting Data Mean: Q&A With Thom File From the U.S. Census Bureau
Last month, the U.S. Census Bureau released its biennial Voting and Registration Supplement in response to the November 2016 federal elections. These data have been compiled and analyzed every two years since 1964, and the new numbers offer insight into the voting behaviors of an expanding American electorate. Read More
