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.

Election Administration Data and Information

• EAC (U.S. Election Assistance Commission): Conducts the biennial Election Administration and Voting Survey (EAVS), the primary source for data on voting changes.
• MEDSL (MIT Election Data and Science Lab): Applies scientific principles to the study of election administration to improve the democratic experience.
• NASED (National Association of State Election Directors): A nonpartisan professional organization for state-level election directors to share best practices.
• NAEO (The Election Center): Provides professional education and research for election officials to promote continuous improvement in administration.
• FVAP (Federal Voting Assistance Program): Ensures Service members and overseas citizens have the tools and data to vote from anywhere in the world.
• NASS (National Association of Secretaries of State): The professional organization for Secretaries of State, featuring contact info and admin data.
• Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project: Offers research articles on all areas of voting technology, including early and absentee voting methods.

Early Voting Data and Information

• NCSL (National Conference of State Legislatures): The go-to source for up-to-date early in-person voting laws across all 50 states.
• US Elections Project: A leading source for real-time and historical early voting turnout statistics.