New NPR poll finds widespread concern 2020 elections will not be fair and accurate. There are worries of disinformation, voter fraud and voter suppression.
Democracy in America articles
This Democracy in America archive has all our articles about election reform in the United States. The section is meant to encourage discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of the election system and help you build new ideas for the future. Be sure to check out our main section on American democracy as well.
Ranked choice voting gains traction in Oregon
An Oregon county will be the first in the state to have ranked choice voting in November.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary expects Russian interference in 2020 polls
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said Friday that his agency “fully expects” Russia to attempt to interfere in U.S. elections in 2020, The Hill.
Two ranking U.S. Senators introduce bill to remove barriers to voting
On Thursday, two ranking U.S. Senators introduced the Accessible Voting Act, which would support state and local efforts to improve voter accessibility.
Frequently varying and changing state voting and registration laws
US state voting and registration laws vary and change frequently. Geoff Mulvihill examines some of the common issues playing out.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter says U.S. voter suppression is alive and well
Advocates argue revoking registration of inactive voters reduces fraud but Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter, Rev. Bernice King, says its voter suppression.
Why Election Security Experts Are Worried About Los Angeles
Los Angeles County is moving full steam ahead with plans to use its new election equipment for the first time in the upcoming presidential primary.
Trump Campaign Plans Greater Focus on Money Bundlers
President Trump’s re-election campaign plans to step up its efforts to capitalize on so-called bundlers.
2020: The year America gets its act together
Michael J. Copps examines America’s national regression over 2019 and highlights shared blame between 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and other State institutions.
Media Restrictions on Impeachment Trial Further Limits Transparency
Common Cause President Karen H. Flynn has issued a statement condemning media restrictions in impeachment trial as blatant attempt to limit transparency.