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By applying scientific principles to how elections are studied and administered, MEDSL aims to improve the democratic experience for all U.S. voters.
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Practice-Oriented Research to Improve Voter Registration and List Maintenance | MIT Election Lab
Maintaining secure, accurate, and accessible voter registration rolls is an ongoing challenge that has come under increased political scrutiny in recent years.
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We're thrilled to be launching a new grant opportunity for election researchers & practitioners, aimed at improving the security, accuracy, and accessibility of voter registration systems + list maintenance practices. Find the full RFP along with more details on our website: buff.ly/YYouOTp
If you've been following along with our precinct project work, you may have already seen that we've uploaded four more states to our 2024 precinct-level dataset! Louisiana, Idaho, Hawaii, and Wyoming are now live. You can find the full dataset on our GitHub: buff.ly/gxPObXI
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
If you've been following along with our precinct project work, you may have already seen that we've uploaded four more states to our 2024 precinct-level dataset! Louisiana, Idaho, Hawaii, and Wyoming are now live. You can find the full dataset on our GitHub: buff.ly/gxPObXI
ICYMI: The Elections Group is hosting a phenomenal panel discussion tomorrow (1/22) focused on the challenges of election funding (and what successful solutions might look like). Don't miss out! More info & registration available here:
Encouraging Innovations in Election Administration Funding - Elections Group
The challenges of election administration funding are well-known. Addressing these challenges at scale will require thinking outside the box. In 2025, Auburn University and the Election Center put…
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January 21, 2026 at 6:20 PM
ICYMI: The Elections Group is hosting a phenomenal panel discussion tomorrow (1/22) focused on the challenges of election funding (and what successful solutions might look like). Don't miss out! More info & registration available here:
Final reminder! Proposals for our grant supporting research on voter registration and list maintenance are due TODAY, January 16. The RFP will turn into a pumpkin at midnight; don't miss out. More info & form to submit are on our website:
Practice-Oriented Research to Improve Voter Registration and List Maintenance | MIT Election Lab
Maintaining secure, accurate, and accessible voter registration rolls is an ongoing challenge that has come under increased political scrutiny in recent years.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Final reminder! Proposals for our grant supporting research on voter registration and list maintenance are due TODAY, January 16. The RFP will turn into a pumpkin at midnight; don't miss out. More info & form to submit are on our website:
We're hiring! Our team is searching for a new research associate to support research in the Lab. An ideal candidate might be someone who is just graduating & wants to see what a research environment is like before going on to graduate school. Learn more and apply here: buff.ly/fJpIeSt
Research Support Associate 2
MIT - Research Support Associate 2 - Cambridge MA 02139
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January 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
We're hiring! Our team is searching for a new research associate to support research in the Lab. An ideal candidate might be someone who is just graduating & wants to see what a research environment is like before going on to graduate school. Learn more and apply here: buff.ly/fJpIeSt
Don't forget: proposals for our new grant supporting research on voter registration + list maintenance are due by Friday, January 16! Review the RFP or submit your proposal here:
Request for Proposals | MIT Election Lab
Practice-Oriented Research to Improve Voter Registration and List Maintenance
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January 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Don't forget: proposals for our new grant supporting research on voter registration + list maintenance are due by Friday, January 16! Review the RFP or submit your proposal here:
Election friends, the MIT Election Lab team will be stepping away from our screens for some R&R until January 5. We wish you all a peaceful close to 2025; see you in 2026!
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Election friends, the MIT Election Lab team will be stepping away from our screens for some R&R until January 5. We wish you all a peaceful close to 2025; see you in 2026!
Don't forget: the clock is ticking on our RFP supporting research that aims to improve voter registration systems + list maintenance practices! Proposals are due Jan. 16; optional letters of intent due by Dec. 15. More info on our website:
Practice-Oriented Research to Improve Voter Registration and List Maintenance | MIT Election Lab
Maintaining secure, accurate, and accessible voter registration rolls is an ongoing challenge that has come under increased political scrutiny in recent years.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Don't forget: the clock is ticking on our RFP supporting research that aims to improve voter registration systems + list maintenance practices! Proposals are due Jan. 16; optional letters of intent due by Dec. 15. More info on our website:
Come work with us! We are looking for ✨TWO✨ new folks to join our team this winter: a project manager to ensure our trains run on time, and a communications associate to grow our outreach efforts. More info available on MIT's career portal, linked below:
December 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Come work with us! We are looking for ✨TWO✨ new folks to join our team this winter: a project manager to ensure our trains run on time, and a communications associate to grow our outreach efforts. More info available on MIT's career portal, linked below:
We're thrilled to be launching a new grant opportunity for election researchers & practitioners, aimed at improving the security, accuracy, and accessibility of voter registration systems + list maintenance practices. Find the full RFP along with more details on our website: buff.ly/YYouOTp
Practice-Oriented Research to Improve Voter Registration and List Maintenance | MIT Election Lab
Maintaining secure, accurate, and accessible voter registration rolls is an ongoing challenge that has come under increased political scrutiny in recent years.
electionlab.mit.edu
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We're thrilled to be launching a new grant opportunity for election researchers & practitioners, aimed at improving the security, accuracy, and accessibility of voter registration systems + list maintenance practices. Find the full RFP along with more details on our website: buff.ly/YYouOTp
Don't miss this great new tool from the folks over at the Election Law Program: an enormous database pulling together election statutes, regulations, advisory opinions, and related material from all 50 states, letting you search them all in one spot. Check it out now and bookmark it for later!
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Election Law Navigator.
After years of work, the Election Law Program has built a free tool to navigate the complexities of state election law.
Explore the Navigator bit.ly/eln-navigator
@statecourts.bsky.social #WilliamAndMaryLaw #ElectionLawNavigator
After years of work, the Election Law Program has built a free tool to navigate the complexities of state election law.
Explore the Navigator bit.ly/eln-navigator
@statecourts.bsky.social #WilliamAndMaryLaw #ElectionLawNavigator
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Don't miss this great new tool from the folks over at the Election Law Program: an enormous database pulling together election statutes, regulations, advisory opinions, and related material from all 50 states, letting you search them all in one spot. Check it out now and bookmark it for later!
We've just added another four states to our 2024 precinct-level dataset; if you've been waiting for AR, WA, WI, or UT, the wait is over! Plus, ICYMI: last week we added 7 additional states. Find them all on our GitHub: buff.ly/Rk069z8
GitHub - MEDSL/2024-elections-official: Repository for the results of the 2024 U.S. general election, mostly at the precinct level
Repository for the results of the 2024 U.S. general election, mostly at the precinct level - MEDSL/2024-elections-official
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November 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We've just added another four states to our 2024 precinct-level dataset; if you've been waiting for AR, WA, WI, or UT, the wait is over! Plus, ICYMI: last week we added 7 additional states. Find them all on our GitHub: buff.ly/Rk069z8
Voter registration lists require constant maintenance. To keep them accurate, election officials rely on a number of data sources, but it gets particularly tricky across state lines. We looked at a few ways states have been meeting this challenge by sharing data with each other: buff.ly/u6kG7il
Interstate voter registration data matching | MIT Election Lab
Aside from the sheer volume of major life events affecting voter registrations, the challenge is amplified by the simple fact that individuals do not provide updates to their local election offices…
electionlab.mit.edu
October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Voter registration lists require constant maintenance. To keep them accurate, election officials rely on a number of data sources, but it gets particularly tricky across state lines. We looked at a few ways states have been meeting this challenge by sharing data with each other: buff.ly/u6kG7il
Data geeks! We've just added a ton of new states to our 2024 precinct-level dataset. Check out the new states or catch up on our GitHub:
GitHub - MEDSL/2024-elections-official: Repository for the results of the 2024 U.S. general election, mostly at the precinct level
Repository for the results of the 2024 U.S. general election, mostly at the precinct level - MEDSL/2024-elections-official
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October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Data geeks! We've just added a ton of new states to our 2024 precinct-level dataset. Check out the new states or catch up on our GitHub:
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REMINDAR: 🟠TODAY🟠 Wednesday, 10/1 at 11am Pacific. Register NOW!
#ElectionScienceOfficeHours
@rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social of @caltech.edu / @caltechlcssp.bsky.social & @benadida.com of @voting.works #CaltechElectionIntegrity
#ElectionScienceOfficeHours
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Join us on Oct 1 at 11 am Pacific for the next segment of the #ElectionScienceOfficeHours webinar & podcast, part of the #CaltechElectionIntegrity project. Host @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social welcomes @voting.works Exec Director @benadida.com to talk all things #ElectionTechnology. @caltech.edu
October 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
REMINDAR: 🟠TODAY🟠 Wednesday, 10/1 at 11am Pacific. Register NOW!
#ElectionScienceOfficeHours
@rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social of @caltech.edu / @caltechlcssp.bsky.social & @benadida.com of @voting.works #CaltechElectionIntegrity
#ElectionScienceOfficeHours
@rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social of @caltech.edu / @caltechlcssp.bsky.social & @benadida.com of @voting.works #CaltechElectionIntegrity
Election geeks, if you haven't heard, the annual ESRA conference is looking for hosts for the 2026 and 2027 conferences! More info available on their site; a great chance to show off your center &/or state:
Call for Proposals to Host
Contact
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September 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Election geeks, if you haven't heard, the annual ESRA conference is looking for hosts for the 2026 and 2027 conferences! More info available on their site; a great chance to show off your center &/or state:
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New episode: Our panel of election law experts unpacks the
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2024 SPAE and the growing conversation around mid-decade redistricting.
Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=8iQ3...
#ElectionLaw #SPAE2024 #Redistricting
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2024 SPAE and the growing conversation around mid-decade redistricting.
Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=8iQ3...
#ElectionLaw #SPAE2024 #Redistricting
How are elections being conducted in America today? 2024 SPAE report and mid-decade redistricting
YouTube video by Law & Democracy
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July 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
New episode: Our panel of election law experts unpacks the
@mitelectionlab.bsky.social
2024 SPAE and the growing conversation around mid-decade redistricting.
Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=8iQ3...
#ElectionLaw #SPAE2024 #Redistricting
@mitelectionlab.bsky.social
2024 SPAE and the growing conversation around mid-decade redistricting.
Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=8iQ3...
#ElectionLaw #SPAE2024 #Redistricting
If you've been following our precinct-level data closely, you might have noticed some updates last week! We've now added Hawaii, New Mexico, and Kansas to the 2024 dataset. Check out all of our available states on our GitHub: buff.ly/k6S0zTU
July 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If you've been following our precinct-level data closely, you might have noticed some updates last week! We've now added Hawaii, New Mexico, and Kansas to the 2024 dataset. Check out all of our available states on our GitHub: buff.ly/k6S0zTU
🚨Last chance!🚨 Our webinar all about the 2024 Survey of the Performance of American Election is happening TODAY, 7/28, at 1pm ET! Don't miss out; register to join us now: buff.ly/8G8ET5G
July 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🚨Last chance!🚨 Our webinar all about the 2024 Survey of the Performance of American Election is happening TODAY, 7/28, at 1pm ET! Don't miss out; register to join us now: buff.ly/8G8ET5G
Election friends, have you signed up for our webinar tomorrow? Join our director from 1-2pm ET tomorrow, July 29, as he leads a tour through the 2024 SPAE data & what it shows us about voters' experiences. Register today:
Survey of the Performance of American Elections | MIT Election Lab
The Survey of the Performance of American Elections (SPAE) is the only public opinion project in the country that is dedicated explicitly to understanding how voters themselves experience the…
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July 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Election friends, have you signed up for our webinar tomorrow? Join our director from 1-2pm ET tomorrow, July 29, as he leads a tour through the 2024 SPAE data & what it shows us about voters' experiences. Register today:
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In the newsletter this week, "How We Voted 2024", the Survey of the Performance of American Elections from @mitelectionlab.bsky.social . That, plus so much more election news and information: electionline.org/electionline...
electionline Weekly - electionline
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July 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In the newsletter this week, "How We Voted 2024", the Survey of the Performance of American Elections from @mitelectionlab.bsky.social . That, plus so much more election news and information: electionline.org/electionline...
Have you registered for our webinar on Tuesday, 7/29 yet? If not, block off your calendar for 2pm ET and join our director for a deep dive into how Americans voted in 2024, and how those voters experienced the 2024 election process. Don't miss out; sign up today! buff.ly/sfETWgb
July 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Have you registered for our webinar on Tuesday, 7/29 yet? If not, block off your calendar for 2pm ET and join our director for a deep dive into how Americans voted in 2024, and how those voters experienced the 2024 election process. Don't miss out; sign up today! buff.ly/sfETWgb
ICYMI: Earlier this week, we released the 2024 Survey of the Performance of American Elections. Even better: we're hosting a webinar next Tuesday, 7/29 at 2pm ET all about it! Learn more and register today:
Survey of the Performance of American Elections | MIT Election Lab
The Survey of the Performance of American Elections (SPAE) is the only public opinion project in the country that is dedicated explicitly to understanding how voters themselves experience the…
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July 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
ICYMI: Earlier this week, we released the 2024 Survey of the Performance of American Elections. Even better: we're hosting a webinar next Tuesday, 7/29 at 2pm ET all about it! Learn more and register today:
How did voters experience the election process in 2024? Our latest report details our findings from the 2024 Survey of the Performance of American Elections; you can find it (and the data behind it!) on our website now: buff.ly/40I25IF
July 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
How did voters experience the election process in 2024? Our latest report details our findings from the 2024 Survey of the Performance of American Elections; you can find it (and the data behind it!) on our website now: buff.ly/40I25IF
Looking to learn more about our newest report + data from the 2024 Survey of the Performance of American Elections? Join our webinar on July 29 at 1pm ET to hear directly from our director, Charles Stewart. Register today: buff.ly/vE4J11N
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How We Voted in 2024: A Deep Dive. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join the MIT Election Lab's founding director, Charles Stewart, for a detailed tour through the SPAE and the 2024 data.
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July 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Looking to learn more about our newest report + data from the 2024 Survey of the Performance of American Elections? Join our webinar on July 29 at 1pm ET to hear directly from our director, Charles Stewart. Register today: buff.ly/vE4J11N
Good morning election friends! We've just launched the 2024 report + data from the Survey of the Performance of American Elections, which examines voter experiences from the perspective of voters themselves. Find it here: buff.ly/F3OWNkP
July 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Good morning election friends! We've just launched the 2024 report + data from the Survey of the Performance of American Elections, which examines voter experiences from the perspective of voters themselves. Find it here: buff.ly/F3OWNkP