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United States of America
2016
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To further enhance the participation of voters with disabilities, comprehensive training and procedures should be developed. Specialized equipment already available at each polling station should be prepared and available throughout election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
United States of America
2016
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Financial resources for public service broadcasters could be increased to provide space for impartial election reporting.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
United States of America
2016
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Authorities should ensure that voter registers are maintained in full compliance with federal legislation. To ensure transparency of voter registration, the states could introduce oversight or audit procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Rights and Registration
United States of America
2016
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Election officials at the state and county level should be released from their duties if they are candidates in elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
United States of America
2016
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To promote transparency and verifiability of electronic voting and counting systems, authorities should consider adopting legislation for the mandatory use of a voter-verifiable paper audit trail in elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
30
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
New Voting Technologies
United States of America
2016
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Consideration should be given to enhance nationwide or inter-state mechanisms to provide comprehensive security of electronic voting and counting systems.
Recommendation # in final report:
31
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
New Voting Technologies
United States of America
2016
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To avoid uncertainty during an election year, fundamental elements of electoral law should not be open to amendment less than one year before an election.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
United States of America
2016
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Restrictions on voting rights for persons with criminal convictions should be reviewed to ensure that all limitations are proportionate. Rights should be restored when sentences have been completed, with the law clarified and communicated to those affected. Pre-trial detainees should be provided with the means to vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Rights and Registration
United States of America
2016
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
States should review their legislation regarding voting rights for persons with disabilities. Blanket restrictions on the suffrage rights of persons with mental disabilities should be removed or be decided by courts on a case-by-case basis, depending on specific circumstances.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Rights and Registration
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
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