Voter registration activities play a crucial role in US democracy which includes sanitary measures for voters. This comes in handy during coronavirus.
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.
Suits filed across US challenging mail-in voting obstacles
Covid-19 led to calls for expanded mail-in voting but there are hurdles. Suits are being filed across the US challenging these obstacles.
‘It’s Partly On Me’: GOP Official Says Fraud Warnings Hamper Vote-By-Mail Push
Under Trump’s leadership, the GOP has adopted an anti-mail-in voting rhetoric. GOP officials who want it find themselves in a tight corner.
Republicans and Democrats barrel toward collision on voting by mail
Republicans and Democrats continue to disagree over vote-by-mail during coronavirus. Unlike the Democrats, Republicans have shown little support for it.
House Democrats include $3.6 billion for mail-in voting in new stimulus bill
House Democrats have included $3.6 billion in election funding as part of the $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill they rolled out on Tuesday, The Hill.
Access Denied? Coronavirus Complicates Voter Access
The coronavirus has complicated the electoral landscape as America heads to polls in November. It has affected voter access in particular.
Mail-in election could trigger Florida 2000-like chaos, disputes
In 2000 Florida was at the heart of an electoral dispute that put Bush’s victory to question. Mail-in voting during coronavirus could trigger similar chaos.
Pandemic Prompts Questions About 2020 Presidential Election
Will states let all voters cast absentee ballots given concerns about the coronavirus? A question for the U.S. Supreme Court as November polls approach.
Warren warns coronavirus ‘poses a threat to free and fair elections’
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) has warned COVID-19 poses a threat to “free and fair elections” as time runs out to prepare for a crisis election.
Coronavirus threatens a guarded tradition for many black Americans: Voting in person
Black Americans have traditionally preferred voting in person. The coronavirus threatens this tradition. There is a strong push for expanded vote-by-mail.