What Are The Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is in charge of the administrative process of voting. This may include registration for voting, confirming  the identity of the voter and monitoring campaign funds to ensure that they do not accept illegal contributions.

The New York State Board of Election has a website which lists important voting information. They list the process involved for voter registration, as well as absentee ballots. In addition, they provide information about legal and illegal campaign activity, such at those processes involved with campaign finances.

The New Jersey board of elections lists the specific requirements for voter identification on their website. Individuals will be unable to register to vote or to vote in New Jersey elections, without the proper identification.

The California Board of elections ensures that the voting process runs smoothly. They list all pertinent requirements and regulations for both voters and candidates on their website.

The North Carolina board of elections seeks to ensure that all regulations are followed in the voting process, as well as the administrative process required for candidates that wish to run for office.

The Washington State Board of Administrators allows individuals to train into become an administrator. The training includes the voting process, in in depth detail, so that all regulations are adhered to. That training also includes the process  candidates must go through, in order to run for office in that state.

The Texas Board of election currently has a focus on increasing voter turnout. In fact, employees of the board go to schools to educate students about the importance of voting. They will even help students to register to vote.

The Virginia Board of elections helps voters to handle the entire voting process from registration to voting on election day. They also help candidates to learn the process required to run for office in that state, as well as regulations for campaign finance.