Ohio Election Blog

Ohio must stress accountability with bipartisan, nonpartisan election reform

Candice Hoke

article thumbnailOhio's reputation as a "good government state" was tainted in 2004's election. Under microscopic scrutiny for nearly five years, the array of...
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Remembering John Gideon's Generosity to Ohio and the Nation

Candice Hoke

article thumbnail The loss of John Gideon is incalculable. John Gideon was a stalwart friend of Ohio and all who seek transparency, accountability, fair access, and...
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Election Officals' Options

Candice Hoke

article thumbnail STYLE--> A new paper reviews the types of voting equipment technical events that merit a closer look, and how to...
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Advisory Board

To the degree that their time permits, Advisory Board members assist the Center in achieving fair, effectively managed election administration in Ohio and other States.  Requested roles include:

  • Identify important new research;
  • Offer policy recommendations they believe the Center or Ohio and the nation should seek to realize in law and procedures, including via a Guest Blog;
  • Recommend activities and initiatives for the Center;
  • Critically review draft recommendations and reports;
  • Provide counsel, both solicited and unsolicited.

Election Officials

  • Wayne Beckham, Chief Deputy Registrar, Registrar of Voters, Riverside County, CA
  • David Klein, Elections Research and Operations Specialist (formerly office of Ohio Secretary of State)
  • Peter McLennon, Clerk's Office, Cook County, IL
  • Freddie Oakley, Registrar of Voters, Yolo County, CA

Political Science and Other Empirical Studies

  • Mark Lindeman, Bard College
  • Norman Robbins, Case Western Reserve University (emeritus)

Computer Science and Engineering

  • Matt Bishop, Computer Science and Engineering, University of California, Davis
  • Jeremy Epstein, Computer Security Consultant, CIGITAL
  • David Jefferson, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Nonpartisan Think Tanks and

Advocacy Organizations

  • John Burik, Citizen's Alliance for Secure Elections (CASE-Ohio)
  • Jonah Goldman, Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
  • Eddie Hailes, Advancement Project
  • Larry Norden, Counsel, Brennan Center
  • Peg Rosenfield, League of Women Voters, Ohio
  • Pam Smith, President, Verified Voting Foundation