Voter ID law and manipulated legislative boundaries are among ways Native Americans’ votes are diluted in Dakotas, a U.S. House panel was told on Tuesday.
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.
What Helping Citizens With Voter ID Should Look Like
Simply put, a voter ID law is any regulation requiring that a voter furnish proof of identity in order to cast a ballot in an election.
Outside Groups Poured $15 Million Into 2018 Missouri Elections
New campaign finance records in Missouri found that organizations aim to influence 2018 Missouri elections spent atleast $15 million .
Nevada’s Native Americans Mobilize For Voter Turnout, Equality In 2020
For first time, about 1,150 Native Americans residing at Reno-Sparks Indian Colony near Reno voted in 2018 election at polling place on their reservation.
Ohio Weighs Election Cyber Force to Head Off Hackers
Legislation would create a civilian force of 50 to 100 professionals across the state who would work to prevent attacks and respond when they happen.
2 Cities To Participate In Utah’s Ranked Choice Voting Experiment
With a Monday deadline, it appears only two cities in Utah have signed up to participate in the ranked choice voting experiment.
NY Small-Donor Matching Public Campaign Finance System In Reach
The purpose of the new law is to incentivize candidates to seek small donations rather than chase big checks from lobbyists and special interests.
The Right Tone May Give Presidential Candidates Final Sway with Voters
Individuals with lower voices are more likely to win and to win a larger vote share,” says University of Miami Associate Professor Casey Klofstad.
Coalition Condemn Proposed Tennessee Voter Suppression Measure
A number of organisations have issued a letter urging the legislature to reject a proposed bill that would have a chilling effect on voter registration.
Automatic Voter Registration Works Everywhere It’s Been Implemented
Automatic voter registration (AVR) has increased the average registration rates in every state where it’s been implemented.