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Gatekeepers to the Franchise - Shaping Election Administration in New York (Hardcover)
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Gatekeepers to the Franchise - Shaping Election Administration in New York (Hardcover)
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The history of democracy in America is the history of the extension
of voting privileges from white male property-owners to blacks, to
women, and to citizens over eighteen years of age. Yet, the number
of United States citizens who actually vote is distressingly low in
comparison with voter turnout in other democratic nations. Barely
half of the eligible electorate vote in presidential elections and
even fewer cast ballots in state and local elections. Poor,
minority, and urban communities report the lowest turnout rates,
calling into question the reality of American democracy. Who or
what is to blame? Among the many suspects, from stealthy
politicians to indifferent citizens, the system of election
administration often goes unrecognized. In fact, public officials
charged with registering voters and operating the polls on election
day literally act as the "gatekeepers to the franchise." By
blocking or facilitating a citizen's ability to vote, they shape
democratic participation. In this timely study, political scientist
Ronald Hayduk assesses the impact that electoral rules,
registration procedures, and on-the-ground operations of New York's
state and city election boards have had upon voters' participation
and election outcomes over the past 130 years. This in-depth case
study documents the ways in which certain practices not only
disenfranchise eligible individuals but disproportionately affect
low-income and minority groups. It also provides alarming evidence
that the debacle in Florida during the 2000 presidential election
was not unique. Partisanship and the corruption it fosters have
been built into the American system of election administration. At
the same time, however, Hayduk argues that expansive election
practices and efficient administration do encourage registration
and voting. Bringing his research up to the 2004 presidential
election, he evaluates the reforms instituted by the Help America
Vote Act. In the conclusion, he offers a candid discussion of other
proposed measures for ensuring that all citizens can exercise their
right to vote.
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