MIT Election Lab

By applying scientific principles to how elections are studied and administered, MEDSL aims to improve the democratic experience for all U.S. voters.

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

The 2024 Elections Performance Index (EPI) is now live! The EPI provides a detailed look at election administration in the U.S. during the 2024 Presidential Election in all 50 states & Washington D.C by tracking 19 key indicators. Explore this research https://t.co/D213hUUrHg

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

This week we’ve been sharing our work at the 2026 Election Science, Reform, and Administration (ESRA) annual conference in Phoenix, AZ! So great to join election officials, practitioners, and researchers to discuss best practices in election science and administration.

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

Our 2024 precinct-level dataset is now complete! It's our most extensive release yet, providing quality-assured and standardized data for election results across 6,146 jurisdictions nationwide. Learn more about this project & get access to the data, using https://t.co/pdkd7uTyaA.

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

The 2024 EPI is now live! For the launch, our director @cstewartiii has published a detailed analysis of the 2024 index and how EPI indicators and scores have changed over time. Check it out ⬇️

[Charles Stewart III @cstewartiii]

MEDSL has just published the Elections Performance Index updated to the 2024 election. You can check out my Substack, where I discuss the improvement in election admin over the decade and speculate about next steps for the EPI. @MITelectionlab
https://t.co/XQFgxb0Pjf

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

Each of these projects aims to improve policymaking and practice, and features a strong partnership with practitioners to align research goals with the needs of election administrators, policymakers, and legislators.

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

Today we’re awarding grants to ten research projects across the country that aim to improve the security, accuracy, and accessibility of voter registration systems and list maintenance practices. https://t.co/HNV8Y6Guqs

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

@Jason_C_F For a closer look at RLAs, you might find it interesting to browse the report & resources from this audit-focused summit: https://t.co/TqOJ4pqWHN. While it's from 2018, it links to some great (more detailed) resources!

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

Final reminder: Proposals for our grant supporting research on voter registration and list maintenance are due TODAY, January 16. More info & form to submit are on our website at https://t.co/Nsmg8eGs72

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

@Jason_C_F Thanks for the question! To help us respond, would you mind sharing the link to the specific update you're referring to?

[Charles Stewart III @cstewartiii]

Gig alert. The @mitelectionlab is searching for a new Research Support Associate to support research in the lab. The ideal candidate is just graduating & wanting to see what a research environment is like before going on to graduate school.
https://t.co/0xP6gJdqxs

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

Election friends, the MIT Election Lab team will be stepping away from our screens for some R&R until January 5. We wish you all a peaceful close to 2025; see you in 2026!

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

Don't forget: the clock is ticking on our RFP supporting research that aims to improve voter registration systems + list maintenance practices! Proposals are due Jan. 16; optional letters of intent due by Dec. 15. More info on our website: https://t.co/pbHox7mM6i

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

Come work with us! We are looking for ✨TWO✨ new folks to join our team this winter: a project manager to support our programs, and a communications associate to grow our outreach. Learn more about both positions: PM https://t.co/evuua2drDf / Comms https://t.co/cn2bM3FYNH

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

We're thrilled to launch a new grant opportunity for election researchers & practitioners, aimed at improving the security, accuracy, and accessibility of voter registration systems + list maintenance practices. Find the full details on our website: https://t.co/S4BSCfVVfE

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

Don't miss this great new tool from the folks over at the Election Law Program:

[Election Law Program @electionprogram]

I'm thrilled to announce the launch of the Election Law Navigator.
After years of work, the Election Law Program has built a free tool to navigate the complexities of state election law.
Explore the Navigator https://t.co/QtW67jeKkx
@WMLawSchool @StateCourts #ElectionLawNavigator

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

We've just added another four states to our 2024 precinct-level dataset; if you've been waiting for AR, WA, WI, or UT, the wait is over! Plus, ICYMI: last week we added 7 additional states. Find them all on our GitHub: https://t.co/qwDpLDGEFp

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

Voter registration lists require constant maintenance. To keep them accurate, election officials rely on a number of data sources, but it gets tricky across state lines. We looked at a few ways states have been meeting this challenge by sharing data: https://t.co/wDhsDUE2x7

[MIT Election Lab @MITelectionlab]

Data geeks! We've just added a ton of new states to our 2024 precinct-level dataset. Check out the new states or catch up on our GitHub: https://t.co/OTVeDonxAj

[MIT School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences @MIT_SHASS]

.@MITPoliSci professor and @MITelectionlab founder @cstewartiii was elected as Fellow of @napawash. "“Central to its design is collaboration among academics and government officials," he says. “It’s a great honor to have been elected." https://t.co/cPGIFF8ELa

[Caltech LCSSP @CaltechLCSSP]

REMINDAR: 🟠TODAY🟠 Wednesday, 10/1 at 11am Pacific. Register NOW!

#ElectionScienceOfficeHours

@rmichaelalvarez of @Caltech / @CaltechLCSSP & @benadida of @voting_works #CaltechElectionIntegrity