http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42989.pdf
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
http://www.usip.org/files/resources/Afghan%20Perceptions%20of%20Electoral%20Processes-SR326.pdf
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
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42967.pdf
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
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/RP13-14.pdf
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.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42482.pdf
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
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL30857.pdf
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
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL32717.pdf
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
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42831.pdf
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