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Understanding Election Law and Voting Rights Michael R. Dimino ISBN 9780769856155

Understanding Election Law and Voting Rights is both a concise yet thorough treatise and an excellent supplement to any election law casebook. Designed for students of law, political science, and related fields, it provides a clear, coherent, and accessible introduction to—or review of—election law. As a study aid, it helps students synthesize doctrine and apply it to real-world problems faced by attorneys and policymakers. As a treatise, it also serves as a resource for scholars and practicing lawyers seeking to navigate the complex statutes and case law that comprise the field of election law.

The book explains election-law doctrine while introducing the theoretical debates that underpin the field. Readers will gain not only an understanding of case holdings and key statutes, such as the Voting Rights Act, but also insight into the competing principles of free speech, equality, judicial authority, and political fairness that shape election law.

Understanding Election Law and Voting Rights guides readers through the entire electoral process, beginning with the right to vote and continuing through the conduct and administration of elections. Topics include Congress’s authority to protect voting rights, the use of race in districting, political gerrymandering, the rights of political parties and third parties, First Amendment protections for campaign participation and candidacy, campaign finance regulation, vote counting, and the courts’ role in resolving disputes over political power and alleged election irregularities. Throughout, the authors present complex legal concepts in clear, accessible language, making the text understandable even for readers without a background in constitutional law or political science.

Understanding Election Law and Voting Rights Michael R. Dimino ISBN 9780769856155, 978-0769856155 & 9781630440046

Authors
Michael R. Dimino
Bradley A. Smith
Michael E. Solimine