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Election Law: Introduction

Introduction and Scope

Election law covers a wide variety of issues. Included are matters such as redistricting, the right to vote, contested elections, and campaign financing.

This guide will give researchers a brief overview of election law and outline print and electronic resources available in the Chickasaw Nation Law Library at Oklahoma City University School of Law. The guide will also mention freely available electronic resources

What is Election Law?

Election law is defined as the body of law that controls how voters choose a candidate on the local, state, or national level. This includes all of the statutes, regulations, and case law cover who can run for office, who can vote, where and why elections are held, and how electoral campaigns are financed. 

Introductory Materials

Timothy Gatton