Iran 2009, Meet Ohio 2004
Statistical progression suggests the Ahmadinejad landslide was unlikely, although his win was predictable. In other words, while the election may have been rigged, it wasn't stolen.
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The Court(s) and the Election
In light of Justice David Souter's retirement plans and speculation that a female jurist will replace him, we're revisiting this October 2008 story that details the effect women judges can have on a panel.
Face Time: Voters Young and Old Judge By Looks
Forget campaign ads and stump speeches, apparently all we really need to see during an election are the candidates themselves.
Eliminate the Electoral College
Miller-McCune's experts offer solutions to problems that were under-discussed during the presidential campaign.
Big Margins Sidetrack Election Reform
Five ways to safeguard voting rights and how close Senate races could save the election reform movement.
Voting Prison Blues
There's a movement to restore voting rights to felons who've served their time. Whether you're for or against it likely depends on whether you're a Republican or a Democrat.
Citizen Exit Poll Driven by Distrust
As Election Day approaches, citizen activists are gearing up to conduct their very own exit poll.
Do Americans Trust Their Voting System?
Mostly, yes, but research finds that winners are more confident their ballot counted, while losers have their suspicions.
It May Be Harder to Vote in Swing States
With fewer than two weeks before Election Day, lawyers for both parties are in the courtroom sparring over voting rights.
A New/Old Role for Traditional Journalism
The 2008 election campaign is historic for a number of reasons. But from the media’s point of view,…