Election Observers
Observers are typically individuals appointed by political parties, candidates, or issue groups supporting or opposing a ballot measure. Below are descriptions ...
Brief Policies for Election Observers
Table: Who Can Observe the Election Process provides 50-state information on election observation, including access for the public, for partisan poll watchers ...
About Federal Observers And Election Monitoring
The Voting Rights Act permits federal observers to monitor procedures in polling places and at sites where ballots are counted in eligible political ...
A Guide to Election Observer Policies in the United States
Election observation is the process by which parties, candidates, citizen groups or independent organiza- tions deploy observers to witness the electoral ...
Being an Election Observer: Things to Know - Ohio Secretary of State
Election observers are appointed by political parties, groups of candidates, or issue committees to observe the conduct of the election.
Poll Watchers | U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Poll watchers may be members of organizations such as a political party or nonpartisan group, candidate representatives, international observers, exit polling ...
How observation works - OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
Observers receive briefings from government, political parties, civil society and media representatives. On election day, observers monitor the opening of ...
Frequently Asked Questions What is the Election Observer Program
The Election Observer program exists to serve official interests of the House of Representatives in free and fair congressional elections. The purpose of the ...
How to join an ODIHR election mission | OSCE
An ODIHR election observation mission (EOM) consists of a core team of experts, long-term observers (LTOs), and short-term observers (STOs).
Democracy Maps | Nonpartisan Election Observers
During the 2020 election, partisan poll watchers and challengers within the states caused problems by intimidating voters and in some cases threatening to ...
Chapter 7 - the United Nations
Election Observation. Why observe elections? Election observation is a valuable tool for improving the quality of elections. Observers help build public ...
Election Observer Program - Committee on House Administration
The Constitution grants each House of Congress the authority "be the judge of the Elections, Returns, and Qualifications of its own Members.
Election Observers Rules and Constraints - Brennan Center for Justice
State and federal laws detail what election observers can and cannot do. Numerous state laws and policies govern who can be an election observer ...
As Election Day approaches, international election observers are in ...
Teams of OSCE election observers are in the U.S. to visit polling places, speak with campaigns and assess media coverage.
Learn how to join an ODIHR election observation mission here. Find out more about the Office's election observation work: Methodology Deciding where to ...
Tips for Monitoring or Observing the Election at Polling Sites - NCSBE
A guide for monitors, observers, and runners to ensure a safe and orderly voting site where voters are not obstructed.
The Civil Rights Division uses Justice Department personnel to monitor polling places on election day to help assess compliance with the federal voting ...
Democracy Program - The Carter Center
The overarching objective is to enhance democratic governance and increase effective political participation for all, especially groups that have been ...
Election Observers - Butler County Board of Elections
Election Observer InformationElection observers are appointed by political parties, groups of candidates, or issue committees to observe the conduct of the ...
Poll Watchers and Election Observers: 6 Questions for Lawmakers
As legislators consider ways to boost voter confidence in election outcomes, they may be thinking of post-election audits, ...