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MEDSL Explains: Voting from Abroad

This is part of an ongoing series by the MIT Election Lab. Find more articles in the “MEDSL Explains…” series here, or visit our website for more information.

Americans went to the polls in 1864 to cast their votes for president in the middle…

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MEDSL Explains: Provisional Ballots

This is part six of an ongoing series by the MIT Election Lab. Find more articles in the “MEDSL Explains…” series here, or visit our website for more information.

Imagine for a moment: Election Day has arrived. You’ve taken your lunch break…

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MEDSL Explains: Voting by Mail and Absentee Voting

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MEDSL Explains: Voter Registration

A look at the history & current innovations in registering and…

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MEDSL Explains: Voting Technology

A look at the mechanics behind how Americans vote

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MEDSL Explains: Voter Turnout

It’s a way to gauge the health of our democracy — but how do we measure…

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MEDSL Explains: Voter ID

Voter ID is a hot topic in politics these days. But what’s the history of ID…

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MEDSL Explains: Voter Confidence

From hanging chads to ID laws, “voter confidence” is at the root of a…

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