The benefits of EDR are clear, and Demos' research has shown that implementation is relatively simple and cost-effective. The consensus among officials in EDR states is that Election Day Registration actually makes the election process easier to administer, as it reduces or eliminates the need for provisional ballots and mitigates pre-deadline surges in registrations.

Based on interviews with town, city or county clerks and full-time election administrators, Demos has put together a "how-to guide" on EDR implementation and administration for election officials and policymakers in states and localities where it is being considered. Conversations and interviews with officials at the county, local and state level provided first-hand insight into the day-to-day implementation of EDR.

This guide focuses on key areas such as poll worker recruiting and training, EDR administration, avoiding confusion and congestion, addressing special populations and looking ahead to the future.