Title 52: Voting and Elections
Voting rights, voter registration, campaign finance, election administration, and voting system standards.
12 chapters · 178 sections · 6 key sections available
Key Sections (6)
Voting Rights Act — Denial or Abridgement of Right to Vote
The Voting Rights Act prohibits any voting practice that discriminates based on race or color. Courts look at the totality of circumstances to determine if minorities have equal access to the political process.
National Voter Registration Act — Findings and Purposes
The Motor Voter Act requires states to offer voter registration at DMV offices and other government agencies, making it easier for citizens to register to vote.
Federal Election Campaign Act — Definitions
Federal campaign finance law defines contributions and expenditures broadly to cover anything of value given to influence federal elections. The FEC enforces contribution limits and disclosure rules.
Help America Vote Act — Voting Systems Standards
HAVA requires all voting machines used in federal elections to let voters verify and correct their choices before casting a ballot, and provides for federal certification of voting systems.
Voting Rights Act — Voting Literacy Tests Prohibition
The Voting Rights Act permanently bans literacy tests, knowledge tests, moral character requirements, and any similar test as a prerequisite for voting in any U.S. election.
Voting Rights Act
Prohibits racial discrimination in voting. Bans literacy tests and other devices used to disenfranchise minority voters. Originally required preclearance for election changes in certain jurisdictions.