The FSU College of Law Election Law Center provides objective, evidence-based analysis of constitutional, statutory, and regulatory issues in election law, working with election administrators, legislators, and policymakers at all levels to improve election laws, regulations, and procedures. It ensures robust voting opportunities, promotes election integrity, and strengthens public confidence in electoral outcomes. Additionally, it offers unique learning experiences for FSU Law students, serves as a resource for election officials and lawmakers, develops comprehensive election law resources, and hosts conferences and training sessions. It aims to position FSU College of Law as a trusted authority on election law and enhance public understanding of the electoral system.
Student Opportunities
- Florida Election Law Scholarship – award high-achieving students who wish to pursue careers in election law.
- Election Law Externships – facilitate and fund FSU students to work with federal, state, or county agencies that deal with election law or campaign finance.
- Election Law Fellowships – provide opportunities for students to do research under Professor Morley at the Election Law Center.
For more information about scholarship or externship opportunities, please email electionlawcenter@law.fsu.edu.
News & Media Opportunities
Stay updated with the latest news from FSU Law. We have experts available for comment and interviews. Explore various resources and initiatives available for media and public engagement. For media inquiries, please email electionlawcenter@law.fsu.edu.
Latest News
- Professor Morley was quoted in a CBS article, "Professor Morley was quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer article, "Lancaster County is reviewing 2,500 voter registration applications for possible fraud" | October 25, 2024" | November 12, 2024
- Professor Morley was mentioned in an MSNBC opinion article, "Why extreme weather won’t disrupt the 2024 election" | October 24, 2024
- Professor Morley was mentioned in The Pinnacle Gazette article, "Resilience Shines As Early Voting Continues After Hurricane Helene" | October 24, 2024
Leadership & Staff
Affiliate Faculty
Lonna Atkeson
LeRoy Collins Eminent Scholar in Civic Education & Political Science and director of the LeRoy Collins Institute
Resources
- Michael Morley: “Election Emergencies: Hurricane Helene and the 2024 Election”
- University of Michigan Law School Voting Rights Initiative Section 2 Cases Database
- Florida Department of State
- Leroy Collins Institute at Florida State University
2024 Media Mentions
- Professor Morley was quoted for a Seattle Times article, "Florida has nearly all ballots counted on Election Day, while California can take weeks. This is why" | October 8, 2024
- Professor Morley was featured in a News From The States article, "Voting disruptions loom in Helene-affected counties in the battleground state of North Carolina" | October 4, 2024
- Professor Morley recently authored an article for The Conversation titled, “Florida and North Carolina are Making it Easier for People to Vote After the Hurricanes – But Some Risks Remain.”
- Professor Morley, “Election Emergencies: Hurricane Helene and the 2024 Election,” in Election Law Blog | October 7, 2024
- Professor Morley was interviewed in the Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien episode, "Why Do We Still Use the Electoral College?" | October 6, 2024
- Professor Morley was quoted in a Citizen Times article, "Presidential election is just five weeks away. How will Helene affect it in North Carolina?" | October 2, 2024
- Professor Morley was quoted for a Bloomberg Law article, "Challenges to Biden Policies Fuel Supreme Court Summer Surge" | August 24, 2024
- Professor Morley was quoted in a USA Today Fact Check article, "Will Trump be able to vote for himself in 2024? It depends, experts said | Fact check" | May 31, 2024
- Professor Morley was quoted in a People article, "Can Donald Trump Vote for Himself? Here’s What Florida Law Says About Felons" | May 31, 2024
- Professor Morley was quoted for an AFP Fact Check article, "Joe Biden has no authority to suspend 2024 election" | May 3, 2024
- Professor Morley was quoted in a Lubbock Avalanche-Journal article, "What happens if tragedy strikes during an election in Texas?" | March 8, 2024
- Professor Morley was quoted in a USA Today Fact Check article, "Yes, Nikki Haley is eligible to run for president | Fact Check" | January 9, 2024