Elections seem to be constantly being reformed be it electronic voting systems, soft money laws, internet voting ad nauseam. Reforms and changes are essential to both keep up with technology and to pretend that the playing field is level even though it is quite clear to seasoned observes that the so called reforms in most cases are only window dressing for preserving the overwhelming edge for incumbents and the super-wealthy. This new book presents detailed analyses of the latest reforms and laws. CONTENTS: Preface; Elections Reform: Overview and Issues (Kevin J. Coleman and Eric A. Fisher); Election Projections: First Amendment Issues (Henry Cohen); Election of the President and Vice-President by Congress: Contingent Election (Thomas H. Neale); Congressional Authority to Standardize National Election Procedures (Kenneth R. Thomas); Campaign Finance Reform: Constitutional Issues Raised by Disclosure Requirements (L. Paige Whitaker); Campaign Financing: Highlights and Chronology of Current Federal Law (Joseph E. Cantor); Campaign Finance Reform: A Legal Analysis of Issue and Express Advocacy (L. Paige Whitaker); Campaign Finance in the 2000 Federal Elections: Overview and Estimates