Election Law Journal
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the intersections of law and democracy.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Election Administration and Voting Processes:
Focuses on the operational aspects of elections, including the mechanics of voting, voter turnout, and the effectiveness of different voting methods such as mail-in ballots and early voting. - Political Behavior and Voter Psychology:
Explores the motivations and perceptions of voters, including studies on voter confidence, public opinion on election laws, and the effects of partisanship on electoral participation. - Electoral Reform and Innovation:
Investigates new approaches to electoral systems, including ranked choice voting, and assesses their impact on representation and voter engagement. - Redistricting and Gerrymandering:
Analyzes the implications of redistricting practices on electoral outcomes, focusing on partisan gerrymandering and the effectiveness of various metrics to measure electoral fairness. - Election Security and Integrity:
Examines issues related to election security, including perceptions of fraud, foreign interference, and the policies enacted to safeguard electoral processes. - Campaign Finance and Political Contributions:
Studies the dynamics of fundraising in elections, including the influence of campaign finance laws on electoral competitiveness and integrity.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Technology on Elections:
Emerging research explores how technology influences voting processes, voter education, and election security, highlighting the role of digital tools in modern electoral practices. - Voter Education and Engagement Strategies:
An increasing number of publications emphasize the importance of voter education initiatives and their impact on turnout and confidence in electoral systems. - Election Security and Trust in the Electoral Process:
A significant uptick in studies addressing election security concerns, perceptions of fraud, and the relationship between security policies and voter confidence has been noted. - Field Experiments in Election Administration:
The use of field experiments to assess the effectiveness of various election administration strategies, such as poll worker recruitment and voter mobilization, is becoming a prevalent methodological trend. - Responses to COVID-19 in Electoral Practices:
Research examining the adaptations and challenges faced by electoral systems during the COVID-19 pandemic is emerging, reflecting the need to understand crisis management in elections.
Declining or Waning
- International Comparisons of Electoral Systems:
Research comparing electoral systems across different countries has become less frequent, possibly due to a shift towards more localized studies of election law within specific national contexts. - Traditional Voting Rights Issues:
Topics focused on historical voting rights struggles have waned as newer themes around election security and the impact of technology have taken precedence. - Voter Turnout Disparities Based on Demographics:
While still relevant, studies specifically addressing demographic disparities in voter turnout have decreased as broader analyses of systemic factors affecting participation have emerged.
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