State Laws for Administering Presidential Elections: Recommendations and Considerations for Reform

Authors

Fordham Law School Rule of Law Clinic
Seamus Crowley, Fordham University School of Law
Molly Johnston, Fordham University School of Law
Alexander Paget, Fordham University School of Law
William Russell, Fordham University School of Law

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Description

States have a critical role in administering presidential elections, and there are currently a range of emergent challenges that they must confront. In this report, the Fordham Law School Rule of Law Clinic outlines reform recommendations and considerations to assist states in crafting their presidential election administration policies in key areas, including (1) implementation of provisions of the federal Electoral Count Reform Act; (2) preparation for natural or human-caused election disruptions; (3) prevention of faithless and fake electors; (4) accommodation of third-party and independent candidates; and (5) preparation for implementation of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

Start Date

7-2024

Publisher

Fordham Law School Rule of Law Clinic

City

New York