The FSU College of Law Election Law Center provides objective, evidence-based analysis on 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.
In the News
- 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
For media inquiries, please email electionlawcenter@law.fsu.edu.
Leadership & Staff
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