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Election Law

News and Current Awareness

CQ RollCall
Congressional Quarterly's Roll Call is a news publication that specializes in congressional news. Its Campaigns page publishes current news stories about congressional and presidential campaigns. 

Election Law Journal
Election Law Journal: Rules, Politics, and Policy provides global, interdisciplinary coverage of election law, policy, and administration. Also available through HeinOnline (available on campus or remotely with ASURITE). 

Electoral Studies
Electoral Studies is an international journal dedicated to the study of elections and voting in different parts of the world (available on campus or remotely with ASURITE).

Election Law Blog
This frequently updated blog written by an election-law professor covers and highlights stories about the politics of election law, campaign finance, legislation, voting rights, and redistricting.

Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) - News Blog
Established in 1996, EISA is a non-governmental organization that has evolved from an election-focused NGO working in the Southern Africa sub-region, into a more diversified organization working on broader governance issues throughout the African continent. Find current articles about elections and voting issues in Africa on EISA's News Blog.

International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) - IFES Voice
Since 1987, IFES--a non-profit and non-governmental organization--has worked in more than 145 countries, from developing to mature democracies. The IFES Voice is a periodic e-newsletter that will keep you informed about democracy and elections worldwide.

International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) - News and Events
International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization that works to support and strengthen democratic institutions and processes around the world. Find articles, newsletters, blog posts, podcasts, and videos about the latest election developments from around the world.

National Democratic Institute (NDI) - Stories
The NDI is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organization that works in partnership around the world to strengthen and safeguard democratic institutions, processes, norms and values. The NDI gathers stories about international elections and has experts write about their impact on elections.

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) - News and Press Release
Recognizing that democratic elections form the basis for legitimate government, the OSCE observes elections throughout its 57 participating States. It also provides technical assistance to improve the legislative and administrative framework for elections in specific countries.