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		R. Michael Alvarez Professor of Political Science California Institute of Technology 1200 East California Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91125 (626) 395-4089 Email: rma@hss.caltech.edu
		Dr. Thad E. Hall Assistant Professor University of Utah Department of Political Science 260 S. Central Campus Dr., Room 252 Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9152 (801) 585-7344 Email: thad.hall@poli-sci.utah.edu
		Title: "The Next Big Election Challenge: Developing Electronic Data Transaction Standards for Election Administration” Description: In this report, Professors Alvarez and Hall discuss the challenge of moving toward the implementation of a set of electronic transaction standards (ETS) for election administration across the nation. According to the authors of the report, such a standard would allow election management systems to communicate seamlessly and share data to create "a more accurate, cost-effective, and accessible election process and voting experience." Such a standard would enable state and local governments to adopt a modular approach to better integrate election management and voting products, make possible the development of truly integrated voter registration systems, and enhance the ability to conduct consistent and effective post-election audits of elections. Technology and E-Government

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