Election Administration in the United States
Election Administration in the United States

Summary/Abstract: Election administration in the United States has been under increased scrutiny, especially since the 2000 presidential election. This article addresses two important aspects of administration: how voters cast ballots and how officials determine who is eligible to vote. Voting technology has changed substantially over the last twelve years, with outdated mechanical voting machines and punch card ballots replaced by optical scan ballots and electronic voting machines. Statutes about how to determine voter eligibility have also been modified and the process has been increasingly politicized. The article evaluates issues in election administration, drawing upon contemporary political science research.

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