Jocelyn F. Benson

State Secretaries of State (eBook, PDF)

Guardians of the Democratic Process

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 170
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781317050353
• Artikelnr.: 44873012

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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;