Research & Resources
NCRRRI's research division produces independent, peer-reviewed analysis on voting rights, disenfranchisement, and election administration. All publications are freely available to advocates, journalists, policymakers, and the public.
Featured Publication
The definitive annual census of Americans barred from voting due to felony convictions. The 2026 edition documents 5.17 million disenfranchised citizens across all 50 states, with state-by-state breakdowns, racial disparity analysis, and trend data from 1976 to the present.
NCRRRI Research Division · June 2026 · 84 pages
Documents a 104% increase in voter roll removal rates across 14 states, with majority-minority precincts experiencing purge rates 2.3 times higher than majority-white precincts in the same counties.
June 28, 2026 · 22 pages
NCRRRI Research Division
A longitudinal study examining the relationship between voting rights restoration and recidivism rates across 12 states that have reformed their restoration policies since 2010.
April 2026 · 61 pages
Dr. Amara Osei & Dr. Kenji Watanabe, NCRRRI
Examines how fines, fees, and restitution requirements function as financial barriers to voting rights restoration in 11 states, with disproportionate impact on low-income individuals.
March 2026 · 18 pages
NCRRRI Policy Analysis Unit
A state-by-state audit of compliance with National Voter Registration Act notice and cure requirements for voter roll removals, identifying 9 states with inadequate notice periods.
February 2026 · 44 pages
NCRRRI Election Law Unit
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 peer-reviewed studies on the relationship between strict voter identification requirements and voter turnout, with particular attention to racial and income-based disparities.
January 2026 · 53 pages
Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid, NCRRRI
Compares the design, process, and outcomes of independent redistricting commissions in 10 states, evaluating their effectiveness at reducing partisan gerrymandering and protecting minority voting power.
December 2025 · 31 pages
NCRRRI Redistricting Project
How election administration funding gaps and financial obligations — fines, fees, and LFOs — shape who can participate in democracy.
5 publications · View area →
County-level comparison of federal infrastructure, transit, water, broadband, and education funding in the nine formerly covered Section 5 states — and who actually benefits.
3 publications · View area →
Data & Tools
Explore NCRRRI's underlying datasets and interactive tools for researchers, journalists, and advocates.
Searchable database of felony disenfranchisement laws, restoration procedures, and population estimates for all 50 states and D.C., updated annually.
County-level data on voter roll removal rates, demographic breakdowns, and NVRA compliance status, drawn from state voter file records.
Estimate the number of voters affected by proposed legislation in your state, based on NCRRRI population models and state-specific data.
NCRRRI researchers are available for expert commentary, data requests, and research collaboration. All underlying datasets are available to qualified researchers under a data use agreement.