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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The new Election Resource Hub shares practical guides and comprehensive, nonpartisan resources for election administration. Learn more: buff.ly/3ODvF2O
This week we’ve been sharing our work at the 2026 Election Science, Reform, and Administration (ESRA) annual conference in Phoenix, AZ! So great to join election officials, practitioners, and researchers to discuss best practices in election science and administration.
Our 2024 precinct-level dataset is now complete! It's our most extensive release yet, providing quality-assured and standardized data for election results across 6,146 jurisdictions nationwide. Learn more about this project & get access to the data, using buff.ly/3sWXism.
The 2024 EPI is now live! For the launch, our director @cstewartiii has published a detailed analysis of the 2024 index and how EPI indicators and scores have changed over time. Check it out ⬇️
MEDSL has just published the Elections Performance Index updated to the 2024 election. You can check out my Substack, where I discuss the improvement in election admin over the decade and speculate about next steps for the EPI. @MITelectionlab
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The 2024 Elections Performance Index (EPI) is now live! The EPI provides a detailed look at election administration in the U.S. during the 2024 Presidential Election in all 50 states & Washington D.C by tracking 19 key indicators. Explore this research buff.ly/An4331Q
ALT Multicolored blue map of the United States reflecting EPI indicators.
Today we’re awarding grants to ten research projects across the country that aim to improve the security, accuracy, and accessibility of voter registration systems and list maintenance practices. buff.ly/g0xAjUC
Final reminder: Proposals for our grant supporting research on voter registration and list maintenance are due TODAY, January 16. More info & form to submit are on our website at buff.ly/G8R0054
MIT Election Lab retweeted
Gig alert. The @mitelectionlab is searching for a new Research Support Associate to support research in the lab. The ideal candidate is just graduating & wanting to see what a research environment is like before going on to graduate school.
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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: buff.ly/wtQe256
Come work with us! We are looking for ✨TWO✨ new folks to join our team this winter: a project manager to support our programs, and a communications associate to grow our outreach. Learn more about both positions: PM buff.ly/6Meq3KJ / Comms buff.ly/1601UHw
We're thrilled to launch 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 details on our website: buff.ly/YYouOTp
Don't miss this great new tool from the folks over at the Election Law Program:
I'm 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
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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 tricky across state lines. We looked at a few ways states have been meeting this challenge by sharing data: 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: buff.ly/pmqQ9Ea
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.@MITPoliSci professor and @MITelectionlab founder @cstewartiii was elected as Fellow of @napawash. "“Central to its design is collaboration among academics and government officials," he says. “It’s a great honor to have been elected." shass.mit.edu/charles-stewar…
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MIT Election Lab retweeted
REMINDAR: 🟠TODAY🟠 Wednesday, 10/1 at 11am Pacific. Register NOW!
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@rmichaelalvarez of @Caltech / @CaltechLCSSP & @benadida of @voting_works #CaltechElectionIntegrity
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 welcomes @voting_works Exec Director @benadida to talk all things #ElectionTechnology. @Caltech
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New episode: Our panel of election law experts unpacks the @MITelectionlab 2024 SPAE and the growing conversation around mid-decade redistricting.
Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=8iQ3_QvA…
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