State Secretaries of State

Guardians of the Democratic Process
Neuauflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-7546-7745-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 170 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 458 g

Reihe: Election Law, Politics, and Theory

Nearly a decade after the 2000 Presidential elections invited a firestorm of questions about the sanctity of our democratic process, there continues to be a heightened interest in the role of state-wide elections officials, typically the state's Secretary of State - this book looks into their pivotal role in the promotion of a healthy democracy. Much past interest has resulted in overly critical coverage of election errors, ignoring the tireless efforts that ensure the American citizens benefit from a democratic, inclusive and accountable election process. Through a series of case studies, anecdotes, and interviews with current and recent secretaries, State Secretaries of State author Jocelyn Benson readdresses this balance by providing the first in-depth study of the Secretary's role in registering voters, enforcing voting laws and regulations, overseeing elections, and certifying results. As such, it represents a much-needed contribution to the study of US elections, both in practice and in law.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Benson, Jocelyn F.

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Recht, Rechtswissenschaft Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword, Mark Ritchie; Preface, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 1 The Preeminent Role of the State Secretary of State in Election Administration, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 1a New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 2 The Secretary and the Political Part y, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 2a Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 3 The Secretary and Congressional Oversight, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 3a Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 4 The Secretary as Voter Advocate, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 4a Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 5 The Secretary as Voter Educator, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 5a Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 6 The Secretary as Election Reformer, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 6a Iowa Secretary of State Michael Mauro, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 7 The Secretary and Voter Accessibility, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 7a California Secretary of State Debra Bowen, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 8 The Secretary as Voter Protector, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 8a Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 9 The Secretary as Enforcer, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 9a Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 10 The Secretary as Certifier: Recounts and Initiatives, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 10a Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed, Jocelyn F. Benson; Chapter 11 Secretaries, and Voters, as the Guardians of Democracy, Jocelyn F. Benson;

Über Autor(innen)

Jocelyn F. Benson is Assistant Professor of Law at Wayne State University Law School. She is also the founder of the Michigan Center for Election Law and Administration, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization designed to support the fair administration of elections. She is a member of the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Election Law, and has previously served as a National Field Director of Election Protection for the Democratic National Committee.