Assesses the problem of long delays in voting and reviews common causes and proposed solutions.  Prepared by laws students at William and Mary Law School as part of its Election Law Program.  Posted by the College of William and Mary

Maps the changing geography of support for Republicans and Democrats by use of population cartograms to better identify the new political battlegrounds.  From the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia

Discusses the reasons why some think the current public financing structure for presidential campaigns is antiquated and in need of reform or abolition.  Also provides a brief policy overview and raises potential issues for congressional consideration.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Assesses the emerging political party system and searches for lessons from the country’s historic pattern of election-related conflict. From the United States Institute of Peace

Analyzes the increasingly diverse American electorate, specifically for the presidential elections since 1996 with special attention given to the patterns of voter turnout by race and Hispanic origin. Stresses that blacks voted at a higher rate than whites for the first time in 2012 election. From the Census Bureau

Research paper which sets out the model timetables for British Parliamentary elections and by-elections.  Includes recent changes lengthening the period for general elections to 25 days.  House of Commons Library Research Paper 13/27

Explores what super PACs are, how they developed out of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, and what they raised and spent in the 2010 and 2012 election cycles. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Creates a commission to identify best practices and make recommendations to promote efficient administration of elections and remove obstacles such as long delays in voting and obstacles for those with disabilities and limited English proficiency.  From the White House

Lengthy investigation by the Inspector General of allegations that the section of the Justice Department that enforces voting rights laws has been disrupted by partisan tensions, ideological harassment, and unprofessional behavior over the past two administrations  From the Office of the Inspector General of the Justice Department

Discusses prospects for the coming election of a new leader and opportunities to improve U.S.-Venezuela relations.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Reports on local perceptions from different regions of Afghanistan on the 2014 presidential election.  More concerns were expressed about the uncertainty of the political transition than about the fairness of the election process.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Describes the close relationship between the U.S. and Kenya, the role of the latter in counterterrorism activities in Africa, and the pending elections.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides a history of eligibility to vote in Parliamentary elections before the reforms of the nineteenth century and then describes the main changes introduced by the Reform Acts of 1832, 1867-68, and 1884.  Also gives details of the main changes of the Representation of the People Acts which created universal male suffrage, the first female suffrage, and then universal adult suffrage.  House of Commons Library Research Paper 13/14.

Discusses Sections 2 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act, the key criteria when redistricting of not denying the right to vote or the right to equally participate in the political process to members of a racial or language minority group, and pending legislation and court cases relevant to these matters.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report provides data on elections of each Speaker in each Congress since 1913.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes in the steps in the process of the selection of a president, following the election.  Also describes precedents set by Congress in certifying the electoral vote and in responding to challenges about the validity of votes cast by electors in states.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the difference between apportionment and redistricting, the respective roles of federal law and state legislatures, and proposals for reform of the process.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Statistical and analytical report on the U.S. 2012 elections from the British perspective.  Inc ludes coverage of ballot initiatives.  House of Commons Library Research Paper 12/69

Sets out options by which the UK and Scottish governments can remove the legal barriers to holding a referendum on Scottish independence while ensuring that its conduct are fair to those on each side of the debate.  British Parliament Command Paper CM 8203

Speech of President Obama on November 7, 2012 after former Governor Romney conceded defeat in the presidential election .  From the White House

Explains what the Electoral College is, how it works, and the controversies surrounding its continued existence.  Also discusses plans proposed to reform or abolish it.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center

Covers significant developments in recent presidential elections relating to nominating procedures, campaign finance, and the electoral college.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the outcome of the October 2012 elections in Georgia, prospects for continued strengthening of democratic institutions, and implications for U.S. interests.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Updates earlier reports with information about the Chavez victory in the October 2012 presidential election and issues relating to U.S.-Venezuelan relations.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report discusses historical national security-related presidential transition activities, national security issues a new administration might encounter, and the five phases of the presidential election period with the distinct security challenges of each phase.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Previews the November 2012 vote in Puerto Rico on whether voters prefer statehood, independence, or a sovereign free associated state. Also considers Puerto Rico’s current status and issues for Congress.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Covers important information about the November elections including registration information, Voter ID laws, and voting while living abroad.  From USA.gov

Defines the major energy goals of the U.S. and the differences in energy policy between the Obama and Romney campaigns.   Also covers recent energy legislative proposals.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the surprising results of the 2012 elections in Hong Kong and the significance of these results for the U.S.    From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides information on registering to vote in the U.S. including the National Mail Voter Registration Form,  election offices by state, and deadlines.    From USA.gov