Judges, lawyers, election officials, and the public can now easily navigate complex state election laws using a new, comprehensive tool to support election law research: the Election Law Navigator.

Developed by the Election Law Program — a joint project of National Center for State Courts and William & Mary Law School — this free, nonpartisan platform simplifies legal research by classifying more than 30,000 election-related statutes, regulations, advisory opinions, and related materials from all 50 states.

Built in collaboration with election experts, the Election Law Navigator is a single, reliable source that is more election-focused than major legal research systems. Using this extensive, one-of-a-kind platform, users can:

• Search election-related materials by keyword or topic.

• Explore more than 100 election-specific topic tags, such as absentee voting, ballot access, recounts, and voter registration.

• View and compare similar legal documents across states side by side.

The platform is powered by a human-verified artificial intelligence system, meaning election law experts review and refine AI-organized results for accuracy. 

“NCSC is committed to providing resources and tools that drive innovation and progress in courts,” said NCSC President Elizabeth Clement. “The Election Law Navigator is a perfect example of how new technologies can be used to further support the judiciary in resolving disputes fairly and efficiently and upholding the rule of law.” 

Updates to the Election Law Navigator will continue over the coming weeks, adding new features and content to make cross-state comparison even easier. 

Since 2005, the Election Law Program has provided judges with tools and training to manage election disputes. Resources include the Election Law Manual, an election orders database, and web-based lectures for judges and journalists.

To learn more about the tool and access election law resources, visit electionlawprogram.org.

SBM?Sections to celebrate
the holidays in Detroit

The State Bar of Michigan’s Solo & Small Firm Section is partnering with the SBM Young Lawyers Section for a holiday party on Saturday, December 13.

The holiday celebration will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ford Resource Center, 15491 Maddelein St. in Detroit.

To register, visit https://connect.mich bar.org/solo/home.

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