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An Election Day Deadline for Mail Ballots Is Common-Sense Policy
Chris McIsaac argues that the policy prevents unnecessary delays which can lead to skepticism, as the Supreme Court considers a case related to the…
Apr 1
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Civic Writing
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March 2026
Trust Through Transparency: Why States Should Audit Voter Rolls for Noncitizens
A Wisconsin think tank has proposed a process for states to regularly check the issue, while protecting voters already on the rolls.
Mar 26
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Civic Writing
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What Does It Mean to Be a 'Conservative' in Arizona Today?
Lessons from a dinner with two dozen conservatives across political and private life, in one of America's most politically divided states.
Mar 24
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Civic Writing
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Why Losing Matters Just As Much As Winning
A neck-and-neck election involving a North Carolinian political giant could provide the latest lesson about the true measure of a republic's health.
Mar 18
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Civic Writing
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Election Reform in the States: Reviewing the 2026 Legislative Sessions
Vote-by-mail, citizenship verification/voter ID, and election certification have been three of the year's biggest election-policy issues.
Mar 13
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Jonathan Madison
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How Clerks Can Work with Legislators to Create Trustworthy Elections
Tabatha Clemons and her colleagues have worked through state associations to create constructive working relationships in Kentucky's state capitol.
Mar 10
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Civic Writing
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Georgia Prevents Noncitizen Voting While Minimizing Red Tape for Americans
The Peach State achieves the same goal of the SAVE America Act of preventing noncitizen voting — while imposing much less red tape on eligible American…
Mar 4
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Chris McIsaac
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February 2026
I Know Firsthand How Much American Elections Have Improved
Thad Hall worked on the professional staff of the National Commission on Federal Election Reform. Its recommendations have made elections more secure…
Feb 26
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THAD HALL
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‘Have You Ever Thought About My Job?’
A local election official writes about how she came to appreciate the challenges of her future role — and imparts what she's learned to a wider…
Feb 23
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Civic Writing
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