6 Oct 2020
Part 2 in the Redistricting Training Series. In this opening segment, hear from NCSL’s own Ben Williams as he walks through the state rules that—along with federal rules—form the foundation of redistricting law and policy.
- 2 participants
- 9 minutes
5 Oct 2020
Part 1 in the Redistricting Training Series. In this opening segment, hear from former Massachusetts Senator Stan Rosenberg as he explains the federal rules that form the foundation of redistricting law and policy.
- 2 participants
- 25 minutes
5 Oct 2020
Part 11 in the Redistricting Training Series. In this concluding segment, hear from Peter Wattson, a former member of Minnesota’s nonpartisan legislative staff, to review tips on how to give a redistricting plan its best chance of being upheld by courts.
- 2 participants
- 14 minutes
5 Oct 2020
Part 10 in the Redistricting Training Series. In this segment, hear from Steven Ogle of Texas’s Sunset Advisory Commission as he surveys the world of privilege in litigation, including when legislative privilege does—and doesn’t—apply.
- 2 participants
- 17 minutes
5 Oct 2020
Part 3 in the Redistricting Training Series. In this segment, hear from Lexi Stangl with Minnesota’s Nonpartisan Office of Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis as she reviews the various criteria in the states and how they are defined and measured.
- 2 participants
- 23 minutes
18 Sep 2020
Part 9 in the Redistricting Training Series. In this segment, hear from NCSL’s own Ben Williams as he lays out the differences between state and federal litigation, including how state litigation may increase in frequency in the near future.
- 2 participants
- 17 minutes
17 Sep 2020
Part 4 in the Redistricting Training Series. In this segment, hear from Jeff Greenfield, Connecticut General Assembly Staff, as he walks through how states put together a redistricting data set.
- 2 participants
- 14 minutes
17 Sep 2020
Part 7 in the Redistricting Training Series. In this segment, hear from Dr. Moon Duchin of Tufts University as she describes how statistical tests and sampling techniques can be used to evaluate redistricting plans.
- 1 participant
- 23 minutes
17 Sep 2020
Part 8 in the Redistricting Training Series. In this segment, hear from Michelle Davis with Maryland’s Department of Legislative Services as she walks through the major redistricting cases and doctrines that everyone should know before starting the process themselves.
- 2 participants
- 50 minutes
17 Sep 2020
Part 6 in the Redistricting Training Series. In this segment, hear from Jerry Howe of Utah’s Office of Legislative Research as he walks through the state’s successful public input program in 2010—and the lessons it offers to other states considering similar plans in the future.
- 2 participants
- 19 minutes
17 Sep 2020
Part 5 in the Redistricting Training Series. In this segment, hear from BetsyAnn Wrask with Vermont’s Legislative Council as she explains the nature of the relationship between Vermont’s Legislature and its longstanding Legislative Reapportionment Board. These tips could be valuable to states using commissions for the first time.
- 1 participant
- 27 minutes
10 Sep 2020
Now, before we’re in the thick of November’s election fever, is an excellent time to pause and reflect on this year’s primary season. What did we learn from the states, starting from Iowa’s caucuses in February all the way through September’s state primaries? We’ll discuss the timing for primaries, whether state and presidential primaries are best run jointly or as two separate events, how ranked-choice voting performed this year, independent voters' role in political party decisionmaking and more. Expect to take away ideas for 2022 or 2024.
- 4 participants
- 60 minutes
8 Sep 2020
America’s right to free speech has served the nation well for 231 years. Now with technological advancements, an evolving legal landscape, and changing political tactics, how are states ensuring the transparency at the same time they’re protecting free speech? Learn about state efforts to regulate money in politics (whether on the campaign trail or in the legislature) and when those efforts bump into free speech.
Moderator: Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto, New Mexico
Speakers:
Danielle Caputo, Issue One
Bradley Smith, Institute for Free Speech
Christi Zamarripa, NCSL
Moderator: Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto, New Mexico
Speakers:
Danielle Caputo, Issue One
Bradley Smith, Institute for Free Speech
Christi Zamarripa, NCSL
- 4 participants
- 57 minutes
28 Aug 2020
Join us on Zoom to discuss key considerations for absentee, or mail, voting: the timeline for ballot processing. More attention than ever is focused on voting by mail. This meeting will address technical aspects of the process, and what states that expect to see an increase in absentee voting this year can do now to efficiently manage the flow of ballots in November (and maybe—just maybe—avoid delaying the release of election results). We will begin with when ballots are mailed out and review each step up until every ballot has been counted. Come with questions for our panelists and the NCSL elections team.
- 5 participants
- 59 minutes
2 Jun 2020
Join us for the final meeting in our series on Voting Outside the Polling Place for a discussion hosted on Zoom. We will cover changes to elections due to COVID-19, absentee voting, mail elections, challenges to in-person voting and more. Ask questions and learn from your peers in other states, and share how elections are changing in your state. You will also be able to ask questions of NCSL's Elections Team and subject matter experts.
Moderator:
Wendy Underhill, Director, NCSL Redistricting and Elections Program
Speakers:
Amber McReynolds, CEO, National Vote at Home Institute
Secretary of State Kim Wyman, Washington
Paul Gronke, Professor of Political Science, Reed College
Moderator:
Wendy Underhill, Director, NCSL Redistricting and Elections Program
Speakers:
Amber McReynolds, CEO, National Vote at Home Institute
Secretary of State Kim Wyman, Washington
Paul Gronke, Professor of Political Science, Reed College
- 5 participants
- 1:03 hours
22 May 2020
This discussion will cover policy and practical questions that inquiring minds may want answered about sending ballots to all voters. Does voting by mail (aka, absentee voting for all, voting at home) cost more or less than traditional elections? Does moving to voting at home increase turnout? What do we know about partisanship and voting by mail? What are the practicalities of making the shift? And, how can we ensure the ballots are from the intended voters.
- 4 participants
- 1:03 hours
22 May 2020
Once a redistricting plan is enacted, local election officials need the new district information in usable formats to administer voting. Hear from veterans about how to successfully navigate this final stage of the redistricting process, and what pitfalls could occur.
- 5 participants
- 58 minutes
15 May 2020
It’s no secret that redistricting plans are frequently challenged in the courts. It’s also no secret that states can take steps to mitigate litigation risks. In both commissions and legislatures, states have adopted rules that require bipartisanship and are designed to lessen partisan tensions in redistricting. Hear from experts about these procedures and how they’ve worked in practice.
- 4 participants
- 58 minutes
15 May 2020
All states offer some form of absentee voting and some form of in-person voting—what differs is what the balance is between the two. For states that are expecting (or even encouraging) more absentee voting this year, a number of policy details may make a difference in whether election night runs smoothly, and accurate election results are available in a timely manner.
This webinar is part of a series, Voting Outside the Polling Place.
This webinar is part of a series, Voting Outside the Polling Place.
- 4 participants
- 1:12 hours
12 May 2020
Technological change and public engagement have revolutionized the redistricting sphere. States will face immense pressure to involve the public in the redistricting process over the coming years. Hear from experts and legislative staffers on the novel ways states will speak to and hear from the public on this subject.
- 4 participants
- 1:05 hours
12 May 2020
Once you have a draft map, how do you measure it? A statistician and a map simulator will walk you through how to use modern tools for analyzing your work.
- 3 participants
- 1:06 hours
7 May 2020
COVID-19 created a public health crisis, which is creating a fiscal crisis. It doesn’t also have to cause a crisis at the core of democracy—elections. Find out how states are responding. Some hints: They’re reviewing emergency statutes and powers, postponing primaries, making in-person voting safer than ever and encouraging people to vote absentee.
- 3 participants
- 58 minutes
7 May 2020
Confused about what makes something “compact” or “contiguous? Not sure what “competitiveness” means? Don't know much about “political data”? Wonder how you comply with seemingly endless contradictory criteria? This session is for you.
- 3 participants
- 1:08 hours
4 May 2020
The 2020s will (likely) be the first redistricting cycle in decades without the Voting Rights Act’s “preclearance regime” in effect. Learn about the other sections of the law, how to comply with them (Section 2) and how to avoid being subject to them (Section 3).
- 3 participants
- 1:05 hours
29 Apr 2020
A lot has happened since the 1960s “reapportionment revolution.” Legal experts will lay out the different doctrines to know before going into redistricting, and cover recent and emerging trends in this evolving area of law.
This webinar is the fifth in a series of redistricting webinars spread across April and May. Click here to learn more about and register for the entire series, or click the button below to register for this webinar individually.
This webinar is the fifth in a series of redistricting webinars spread across April and May. Click here to learn more about and register for the entire series, or click the button below to register for this webinar individually.
- 3 participants
- 1:06 hours
