Senator Don Gaetz speaks to FSU Law Students on "How Election Law Really Gets Made in Tallahassee".
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.
2026 Election Law Conference
April 16-17, 2026, Washington, D.C.
Hilton Washington, D.C. - Capitol Hill 525 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
We are thrilled to announce the FSU Election Law Center Spring 2026 Conference, bringing together the nation’s most preeminent election law scholars, leading policymakers, top litigators, election regulators and administrators, and other experts to tackle the most pressing issues affecting elections across the United States.
This is a unique opportunity to engage with the thought leaders and decision-makers shaping election law today. A full schedule will be posted shortly. Don't miss your chance to participate in this landmark event.
Confirmed speakers include a member of Congress currently serving on the House Committee on Administration’s Election Subcommittee; two commissioners (former and current) of the Federal Election Commission; a sitting commissioner of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission; and senior leadership from Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) and the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP). The conference will also feature more than twenty of the nation’s leading scholars in law and political science.
Panel discussions will cover voting rights, election administration, election litigation, campaign finance, and institutional structures in a post-Callais world, among other critical topics.
Student Opportunities
- Florida Election Law Scholarship – awards 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 questions or more information, please email mvinson@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 mmorley@law.fsu.edu.
Latest News
- Professor Morley filed an amicus brief on behalf of the FSU Election Law Center in the case Watson v. RNC. | Mar 23, 2026
- Professor Morley was recently featured in a Supreme Court Brief and Law.com article, "Supreme Court Set to Hear Major Case Over Mail Voting." | March 20, 2026
- Professor Morley was recently featured in a History Channel article, "Why Do States Run Federal Elections?" | February 4, 2026
- Professor Morley was recently featured in a WHYY podcast episode, "President Trump’s push to ‘nationalize’ elections." | February 4, 2026
2025 Media Mentions
- Professor Morley was featured in a Washington Post opinion titled, "This Supreme Court case, a sledgehammer is better than a scalpel." | December 14, 2025
- Professor Morley participated in the U.S. House Subcommittee on Elections hearing, "Examining Potential updates to the NVRA", in Washington, D.C. | December 11, 2025
- Professor Morley was featured in a Texas Tribune article, "A national GOP push to exclude noncitizens from future redistricting could have big ramifications in Texas." | December 11, 2025
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Presenter, Federalist Society, A Seat at the Sitting Teleforum, Trump v. Slaughter| November 24, 2025
- Professor Michael Morley was quoted in a Fox News article titled "Democrat civil war erupts after moderate accuses progressive of undermining 'free and fair elections'." | November 13, 2025
- Professor Michael Morley was quoted in a National Journal article, "Trump’s Midterm Meddling Has Only Just Begun; Experts Warn the President is Upending Norms and Laws, and He May Challenge Election Results He Doesn’t Like." | November 5, 2025
- Presenter, Federalist Society, A Seat at the Sitting Teleforum, Berk v. Choy and Bost v. Ill. State Bd. of Elections | October 3, 2025
- Professor Michael Morley appears on C-SPAN Washington Journal. | August 25, 2025
- Professor Michael Morley was quoted in an NPR article titled "Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail and using voting machines." | August 19, 2025
- Professor Michael Morely was quoted in a WQCS article titled "Florida GOP proposes mid-decade redistricting ahead of 2026 midterms." | August 19, 2025
- Professor Michael Morley was quoted in an ABC news article titled, "Miami can’t postpone its elections to next year, judge rules." | July 22, 2025
- Professor Michael Morley was quoted in The National Desk article titled, "Federal trial underway in Trump admin. crackdown on anti-Israel campus activists." | July 07, 2025
- Gov. DeSantis signs measure putting FSU Election Law Center into statute | July 7, 2025
- Professor Michael Morley was quoted in a Marketplace article titled, "How the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions impacts businesses and consumers?" | June 30, 2025
- Professor Michael Morley was quoted in an NPR article titled, "What is a universal injunction and how did the Supreme Court limit its use?" | June 27, 2025
- Professor Michael Morley was recently quoted in The Wall Street Journal article titled, "Planning to Sue Trump Administration? The White House Wants You to Pay." | April 8, 2025
- Professor Michael Morley was quoted in an Associated Press article titled, "Fact Focus: Democratic Leader's Challenge to Trump's Election Executive Order Misrepresented Online." | April 3, 2025
2024 Media Mentions
- Professor Michael 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
- 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
Leadership and Staff
Affiliate Faculty
Lonna Atkeson
LeRoy Collins Eminent Scholar in Civic Education & Political Science and director of the LeRoy Collins Institute
Student Testimonial
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Student Testimonial
"Being a Fellow for the FSU Election Law Center has been a real pleasure. In just my first month, I had the opportunity to meet and speak with elected officials from across Florida about the importance of election law research and events. I am grateful to the Election Law Center for this opportunity, and I look forward to the bright future the Center has in store."
-Jack Rowan, 3L
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Student Testimonial
"As an Election Law Fellow, I have worked with Professor Morley on amicus briefs to be filed with the Supreme Court. This position has given me the opportunity to conduct research for writings that could influence the opinion of the nation’s highest court. I am grateful to the Election Law Center for its assistance in affording me this great opportunity so early in my legal career!"
-Kaitlyn Gazzara, 2
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
- "Michael Morley on President Trump's Claims About Mail-in Voting"
- Michael Morley Delivers Opening Statement at NVRA Hearing
