Ritter, Michael
Accessible Elections: How the States Can Help Americans Vote
- ISBN 13:
- 9780197537251
- author:
- Ritter, Michael
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 228
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.6 centimeters
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Government,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Accessible Elections: How States Can Help Americans Vote This book explores how state governments are making elections more accessible and equitable. Michael Ritter and Caroline J. Tolbert examine the impact of recent voting reforms, including same-day registration, automatic voter registration, early voting, mail voting, and no-excuse absentee voting. The authors analyze data from national voter files to show that these reforms have increased voter turnout among disadvantaged groups. They also investigate how elections are conducted across the 50 states, highlighting the significant variation in convenience voting methods. By understanding these trends, state governments can modernize their electoral practices and increase participation rates. By shedding light on the positive effects of these reforms, Accessible Elections provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving democratic governance.
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