Florida voted to restore the right to vote of convicts but in 2019 Gov. DeSantis signed a bill into law disenfranchising thousands of felons.
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.
The Impact of Digital Marketing and Advertising on the Election
Taking a look at how digital marketing worked during the election, and how this affected not only the election, but us – as consumers and voters.
2022 Election Preparations Disrupted by Redistricting Data Delay
Detailed population data that state legislatures and redistricting commissions need to redraw congressional lines won’t arrive.
A Look at the Newly Updated Voting Security Standards
Election Assistance Commission voted to adopt first comprehensive update to its voting system security guidelines in 15 years.
Georgia GOP seeks to tighten voting rules
The Republican party in Georgia is responding to the recent spate of electoral defeats by tightening voting rules in the state.
Most expensive ever: 2020 election cost $14.4 billion
New report published estimate of total cost of 2020 election. Totaling $14.4 billion the election was the most expensive on record.
Wyoming GOP pushes strict limits on absentee balloting
Wyoming Republican Party is asking authorities to ban mail-in voting and limit who votes using absenting ballot among other things.
Strong ethics will define redistricting in 2021
Ethics provisions play a role in increasing public trust and promoting transparency and accountability in the redistricting process.
Massive Third Party Ballot Access Defeat in New York
In order to get on the ballot, a candidate must meet a variety of complex, state-specific filing requirements and deadlines.
Debate Over How to Ban Wireless Gear in Voting Machines
Manufacturers may have to demonstrate that any wireless gear in their voting machines have been rendered unusable.