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Understanding Election Law and Voting Rights 2nd Edition Michael R. Dimino ISBN 9781531019082

Understanding Election Law and Voting Rights is a concise yet comprehensive treatise that serves as a valuable supplement to any casebook. It provides students in law, political science, and related fields with a detailed and accessible introduction to the principles and practice of election law.

The book can also function as a primary coursebook for seminars, equipping students with a core understanding of each area of election law while allowing instructors to focus class time on exploring key cases in depth. Readers gain not only knowledge of case holdings and the meaning of important statutes—such as the Voting Rights Act—but also an appreciation of the competing values of free speech, equality, judicial authority, and political fairness that underpin the field.

This student-friendly text guides readers through the entire electoral process, from the right to vote and districting to campaigning (including campaign finance), vote counting, and contesting election results. Concepts are presented in clear, accessible language, making the book suitable even for those without a background in constitutional law or political science.

The second edition expands coverage to address contemporary and evolving issues, including:

• Political gerrymandering

• The independence of state legislatures in prescribing congressional and presidential election methods

• Speech that incites violence

• Disclosure obligations for political speakers

• The use of race in districting

Understanding Election Law and Voting Rights equips students with both the doctrinal knowledge and practical insights necessary to navigate the legal and political dimensions of elections effectively.

Understanding Election Law and Voting Rights 2nd Edition Michael R. Dimino ISBN 9781531019082, 978-1531019082 & 9781531019099

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