Voting isn’t just about turning in your ballot – there are processes that happen before and after behind the scenes to ensure voters can make their voices heard on Election Day. The Institute for Responsive Government helps policymakers find solutions to ensure their elections in an effective and efficient manner while expanding access to the ballot box and maintaining the utmost level of security to protect the integrity of the rolls.
Registration Modernization Solutions
Before Election Day, election officials prepare to handle an influx of voter registration data – that means making sure the voter rolls are accurate and up to date and that eligible citizens can register to cast a ballot. In fact, there are a number of policies that eligible voters benefit from that allow them to safely and securely register to vote. These solutions include, but are not limited to, automatic voter registration, same-day registration, online voter registration, pre-registration, and more.
Solutions include:
- Automatic Voter Registration
- Same-Day Registration
- Online Voter Registration
- Shorter Advance Registration Deadlines
- Pre-Registration
- Improved Registration for Overseas and Military Voters
Voter Roll Maintenance
Access to the Ballot Box
Alternatives to voting on Election Day have become increasingly popular. Having more methods to cast ballots means an increase in accessibility for voters from all walks of life. Options that are gaining traction in states across the country include:
- Voting By Mail
- Permanent Absentee
- No-Excuse Absentee
- Early Voting
Elections Funding
Across the country, local election officials charged with the sacred responsibility of facilitating our democratic system face dire challenges. The main problem they’re facing? Funding.
In order for our democracy to continue growing in an ever-changing society filled with new technology, rising security threats, and election laws that are constantly shifting, election offices require adequate funding to provide the 21st century experience that voters deserve.
Responsive Gov works on a few initiatives to advocate for funding for elections offices, including:
- The Election Infrastructure Initiative
- A More Responsive Government Grant Program
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