Georgia Republicans are proposing new weekend voting limits, which could greatly limit political participation of black churches.
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.
Florida’s Partisan Push to Restrict Vote-by-Mail Access
Changing the law to require voters to reapply each election cycle would make voting by mail even more difficult for Floridians.
Why Judges, Not Lawmakers, Should Rule on Disputed Elections
Before our democracy is challenged again, we must reaffirm the judiciary’s role as the institution ideally suited to adjudicate contested elections.
Georgia’s Corporate Giants Tiptoe Into Raging Voting Rights Debate
Under pressure from civil rights groups, some of Georgia’s largest corporations and supporters in the Capitol are enacting new voter restrictions.
Alaska Preparing For Its First Ever Ranked-Choice Election
The passage of Ballot Measure 2 has changed the way voters in Alaska vote in state and federal elections in two significant ways:
South Dakota Adopts Sweeping Prohibition Against Election Transparency
South Dakota also passed broad legal provisions last week to protect info on politically active nonprofit bodies and their donors.
A Story of Voter ID and Deliberative Democracy in Kentucky
This article traces the progression of Kentucky’s voter ID law, which went from being one of the strictest to one of the most lenient.
New Tech Allows Instant Scoring of Redistricting Plans
PlanScore has introduced a new feature called Score a Plan. Users in any of twelve states can now upload a district map at any stage.
Congress Should Require Members To Be Elected By A Majority Of Votes
Congress can make a simple adjustment to reverse rising polarization: have its members to be chosen by a simple majority of votes.
Bill Would Require Use Of Paper Ballots In Illinois Elections
Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has introduced Senate Bill 2038, requiring election officials to use hand-marked paper ballots.