L.A. Story The 2001 Election Thad Hall, The Century Foundation, 1/1/2002 Download in PDF format The 2001 Los Angeles mayoral election was held just six months after the 2000 Florida presidential election fiasco, but the results could not have been more different. California is no Florida when it comes to administering elections. With its progressive election system— including a liberal provisional balloting law and clear standards for counting votes and certifying an election—California had few problems at the polls. Many problems, such as under- or over-voting, were avoided thanks to intensive voter education efforts and community outreach programs that addressed the unique demands of Los Angeles’ ethnically diverse population. For the nation’s largest election jurisdiction still using punch-card voting systems (which caused so many problems in Florida in 2000), Los Angeles experienced a surprisingly successful 2001 mayoral election. Edition: Online/Paper    ISBN: er-la    Pages: 88    Price: Free Ordering Information: The Century Foundation

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