Election Law

This course will examine the laws that structure the U.S. democratic system. Topics will include voting rights, election administration, electoral districting, political parties, and campaign finance. We will address the key constitutional principles and statutory provisions that govern these areas, with special emphasis on recent legal developments. In addition to covering doctrine, the course will consider the theoretical underpinnings of the electoral system, the role of courts in overseeing the system, and proposals for reform.