Voting Rights & Election Law
This collection is devoted to the electoral process: how elections are conducted, the strategy and controversies of political campaigns, how votes are counted, and who is allowed to vote.
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Related HeinOnline Blog Posts
To see how our HeinOnline bloggers have used this database to research the intricate world of elections and voting systems—crucial pillars of democracy—spanning across the United States and beyond, check out these blog posts:
- Primaries vs. Caucuses: How Presidential Nominees Are Chosen
In January 2024, Iowa held its Republican presidential caucus, after which Ron DeSantis dropped out of the race due to lower than expected numbers, falling far behind Trump for second place. A week later, New Hampshire held the first primary election, at which former President Trump again came out ahead for the Republicans, and President Biden won in a landslide over other Democrat candidates, despite the fact that he needed to be written in. All these primaries and caucuses might have you wondering, what’s the difference?
- New Database: Voting Rights & Election Law
We are happy to introduce our latest database, Voting Rights & Election Law! Uncover a rich assortment of subject-coded titles that delve into the intricate world of elections and voting systems—crucial pillars of democracy—spanning across the United States and beyond, providing a comprehensive exploration of this vital subject matter. This new database is available for an affordable, one-time payment.
- Midterm Election Recap
Although they don’t usually draw as large of a turnout as presidential elections, midterms are important in determining the agendas and priorities of the U.S. government for the next two years. Several important issues were on the ballot in various states. Check out our recap of the results!
- Research These 5 Key Issues Before Casting Your Vote in the Upcoming Presidential Election
The 2020 presidential election has proven to be the most debated, divisive, and important election of our time. No matter which side you are leaning towards, there are key topics that each voter should be educated on when casting their vote, either by mail or in-person in the next 2 weeks. Let’s take a look at where each candidate stands on 5 key issues, and how to research these topics using HeinOnline.