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United States of America
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to ensure the right and opportunity to vote of all citizens, Congress should, without further delay, establish the formula for determining jurisdictions to be subject to Section Five of the Voting Rights Act, in line with the ruling in Shelby County v. Holder.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
United States of America
2020
LEOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
In keeping with the principle of equality of the vote, the United States authorities should review the Electoral College system for the election of the president and vice-president.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral System
United States of America
2022
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, to ensure equal suffrage, citizens residing in the District of Columbia, as well as U.S. territories, should be provided with full representation rights in Congress.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Voting Rights, Voter Registration and Identification
United States of America
2024
LEOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To ensure timely and effective safeguards against legal changes that may have discriminatory intent or impact against racial and linguistic minorities, Congress should adopt a new formula for determining jurisdictions required to undergo federal pre-clearance for changes to election laws, in line with the Voting Rights Act.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
United States of America
2016
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To meet requirements regarding the equality of the vote, states should consider the establishment of independent redistricting commissions to draw district boundaries free from political interference. Such commissions should undertake broad public consultation and make recommendations on new boundaries well in advance of an election, allowing adequate time for any recourse to judicial review.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
United States of America
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Citizens resident in the District of Columbia and US overseas territories should be provided with full representation rights in Congress.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Voting Rights
United States of America
2020
LEOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
State authorities should consider establishing independent redistricting commissions to draw district boundaries in a manner that is independent from partisan considerations. Districts should be determined well in advance of an election, following broad public consultations and allowing adequate time for potential judicial review.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral System
United States of America
2022
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international standards and good practices, redistricting should be conducted by independent bodies, in a non-partisan and transparent manner, ensuring competitiveness and an effective opportunity for voters, including minorities, to elect the representatives of their choice. The legal framework should provide for clear and objective criteria for redistricting and based on public consultation and appropriate public input in redistricting.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Redistricting
United States of America
2024
LEOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
As previously recommended, in line with the principle of equality of the vote, U.S. authorities should reassess the Electoral College system for electing the president and vice president.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral System
United States of America
2016
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
In order to ensure the right and opportunity to vote for all citizens, particularly national minorities, Congress should give urgent consideration to establish the formula to identify jurisdictions to be subject to Section Five of the Voting Rights Act, in line with the ruling in Shelby County v. Holder.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
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