Final report from a series of workshops on the functioning of state voter registration databases. It depicts some of the problems in acquiring, operating, and maintaining voter registration databases and general approaches for resolving some of these issues. From the National Research Council and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R40421.pdf
Discusses methods by which vacancies in the Senate have been filled since the passage of the 17th Amendment in 1913, the recent surge of vacancies, and legislative proposals that would mandate special elections with federal financial assistance to the state holding such an election. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.
http://www.frbatlanta.org/filelegacydocs/wp0919.pdf
Looks at the growth of schemes to cap property tax assessments since California voters approved Proposition 13 in 1978 and whether reasons for voter support of such measures are grounded in the desire to curb local government expenditures or to reduce tax share at the expense of other property owners. Working Paper 2009-19 of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
http://www.fec.gov/pubrec/fe2008/federalelections2008.pdf
Offers tables and maps with the official election results. State and national results for general election and primaries. From the Federal Election Commission.
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/voting/013995.html
Reports that about 131 million people voted in the 2008 U.S. presidential election, an increase of 5 million from 2004. Significant increases in turnout occurred among Hispanic, Black, and young voters. Press release with links to detailed tables on Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2008. From the Census Bureau.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL32045_20090622.pdf
Describes changes in the approach of the Obama Administration toward Iran, and discusses the stability of the current regime following the disputed elections of June 2009, issues of human rights and dissent, Iran's strategic capabilities and WMD programs, and its relations with other states and terrorist groups. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/R40653.pdf
Reviews the results of the election and the allegations of fraud. Also discusses the possible outcomes of the civil unrest following the election and the implications for U.S. policy. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.
http://laws.findlaw.com/us/000/08-322
8-1 ruling by the Supreme Court that an Austin, Texas municipal utility district could apply to opt out of the provisions of the Voting Rights Act. The court declined to use the case to declare unconstitutional the provisions that require 16 mostly southern states to gain Justice Department approval to prevent discriminatory voting practices. From Findlaw.com
http://www.parliament.uk/commons/lib/research/rp2009/rp09-053.pdf
Describes the results of the elections held in 27 states of the European Union between 4 and 7 June 2009. Part 1 presents the full results of the United Kingdom elections including regional analysis and local level data. Part 2 presents summary results across the EU together with country level summaries. From the House of Commons Library.
http://www.fec.gov/press/press2009/20090608PresStat.shtml
Reports that financial receipts increased by 80% in the presidential campaign of 2008 compared to 2004. Covers fund raising in the primary and presidential election phases of the campaign. Press release with links to statistical tables. From the Federal Election Commission.
http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/08pdf/08-22.pdf
5-4 decision of the Supreme Court that excessive campaign contributions to a judge create an unconstitutional threat to a fair trial. The case involved a Massey Coal Company executive who contributed $3 million to the campaign of a candidate for the Supreme Court of West Virginia after his company lost a lower court case involving a judgement of $50 million. The well-funded candidate won the election over the incumbent and became the decisive vote in overturning the lower court decision. From the Supreme Court.
