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State legislators introduce thousands of bills each year affecting the way Americans vote and how our elections are governed.
Ballotpedia publishes regular analysis of election administration legislation and releases long-form reports three times a year that provide ongoing coverage of legislative activity impacting the administration of elections. These reports deliver insights into partisan priorities, take deep dives into notable issues, and highlight activity in key states. These regular updates leverage Ballotpedia's best-in-classElection Administration Legislation Tracker to help voters, journalists, researchers, and activists digest the most important election administration developments from all 50 states.
Below are links to the most recent editions:
2025 Year-End Report
December 16, 2025
ByBallotpedia staff
Every year, state lawmakers consider thousands of bills that would change how Americans vote and how elections are administered. Ballotpedia’sState of Election Administration Legislation 2025 Year-End Report provides insights, analysis, and takeaways from the 4,969 election-related bills we tracked this year. Unless otherwise noted, the report covers all U.S. election-related legislative activity from Jan. 1 through Dec. 10, 2025.
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