Elections & Voting Information Center (EVIC)

The Elections & Voting Information Center (EVIC) at Portland State University applies non-partisan, empirical research and data-driven analysis to improve election administration and document the professional realities of local election officials.

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Local Election Official (LEO) Survey

Since 2018, EVIC has conducted a national survey of local election officials. This overarching project tracks the evolving challenges, resource needs, and professional realities of the election workforce. Explore our collection of annual reports and key findings.

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Research & Reports

Explore EVIC’s complete portfolio of ongoing initiatives and published scholarship. From current projects to a fully searchable database of our peer-reviewed articles and working papers, dive into our research on election administration.

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Updates & Briefs

Read our collection of short-form research briefs and data insights. These updates provide timely, non-partisan analysis on specific survey measures, legislative shifts, and current events impacting election administrators.

Election Administration Resources

The broader election science community is foundational to our ongoing research. We regularly collaborate with and rely upon the vital work of our esteemed peers. Explore our curated directory of public data sets, partner research centers, and professional organizations dedicated to the continuous improvement of election administration nationwide.


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