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Archives: Process and Procedures / Articles
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Ballots by Prime: Katherine T. Bennett in The Blaze
The Blaze ran an opinion editorial written by Katherine T. Bennett, Director of ALEC’s Process & Procedures Task Force. In the piece, she underscores the urgent need to…
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The Grievances That Sparked a Nation: Continual Abuses by the King
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the most famous objection to a breach of process, we continue our exploration of the Founders’ grievances with the British Crown and how…
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Can Texas Hold ‘Em? Katie Thompson in Daily Caller
The Daily Caller recently published an op-ed by Process and Procedures Task Force Director Katie Thompson, examining how the redistricting process that started in Texas continues to influence…
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Consolidating Elections: Katie Thompson on NPR
https://alec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250925_me_new_york_city_may_move_its_mayoral_elections_to_even_years.mp3 This fall, New York City is considering a plan to place local races on the same ballot as presidential and midterm races, part of a broader push…
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Virginia Takes Steps to Secure Elections
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Executive Order 53 on September 12, signaling a commitment to election security ahead of the gubernatorial election. Virginia is one of two states with…
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The Grievances That Sparked a Nation: An ALEC States 250 Series
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most famous documents in the world, and it is, at its core, a list of procedural violations by the British crown. In…
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Election Timing is Critical for Voter Turnout
Every four years, Americans make their voices heard by going to the polls to fill out their ballot for President. Some will return two years later to vote in mid-term…
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West Virginia Education Freedom & New Election Reforms: ALEC National Chair Patricia Rucker on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC National Chair and West Virginia State Sen. Patricia Rucker discussed the upcoming ALEC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, her efforts to promote…
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West Virginia Leads the Charge in Securing Elections
The West Virginia Legislature passed five new election laws during its 2025 session, all signed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. The commonsense package aims to strengthen election rules and streamline procedures…
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ALEC Ramps Up Election Reform Initiatives for States: The Daily Signal
Fred Lucas of The Daily Signal recently covered the launch of ALEC’s new Process and Procedures Task Force. The American Legislative Exchange Council, the largest voluntary coalition of state…
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Securing Elections & Ensuring Government Works for the People: Lisa B. Nelson and Patricia Rucker in The Daily Caller
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson and ALEC National Chair & West Virginia State Senator Patricia Rucker co-authored an op-ed in The Daily Caller highlighting…