Convenience Voting and Technology [electronic resource] : The Case of Military and Overseas Voters /
Smith, Claire M.author.
One of modern democracy's biggest challenges is the overseas voter.This book is the first of its kind to explore the issues of military and overseas voting, an often neglected voting bloc, by investigating the successfulness of overseas voting initiatives, technologies, and policy efforts.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Tables and Figures; Preface; List of Important Abbreviations and Acronyms; 1 Introduction: "My Polling Place Is My Living Room"; 2 Who Are UOCAVA Voters?; 3 The Development of Military and Overseas Voting Rights in the United States; 4 Evaluating Voting Policy Success: Aggregate Outcomes; 5 Evaluating Voting Policy Success: Voter Satisfaction; 6 Defending Votes: The Unique Problems of Military Voters; 7 Voting Technology, Security, and Privacy Concerns; 8 The Future of Convenience Voting for Overseas and Domestic Voters
Appendix I: Chronology: Significant Events in the Development of Military and Overseas VotingAppendix II: Changes in Electronic Transmission Methods and Voting Outcomes, 2012 Versus 2008; Notes; References; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
One of modern democracy's biggest challenges is the overseas voter.This book is the first of its kind to explore the issues of military and overseas voting, an often neglected voting bloc, by investigating the successfulness of overseas voting initiatives, technologies, and policy efforts.
Europe-Politics and government.
Elections.
Public policy.
Political science.
World politics.
European Politics.
Electoral Politics.
Public Policy.
Political Science.
Political History.