A Kansas City, Mo. area political expert calls it “depressing.” Only one person showed up to vote in this week’s municipal election in the town of Randolph.
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.
Why Blood Donors Are So Likely to Turnout to Vote
Why blood donors are so likely to turnout to vote is a write-up that shows how consciousness of civic duty, can boast electoral turnout regressions.
Blockchain Voting: Unwelcome Disruption or Senseless Distraction?
Internet voting is not the same as online banking; it is more complex due to the fact that there must be separation of the transaction from the person’s identity.
How Effective Is Voter Registration At Tax Time?
There are good reasons to believe voter registration at tax time would be an efficient and effective approach to increasing voter registration.
Podcast: The Ongoing Struggle for Civil Rights
Joyce Ladner was at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi in the 1950s and 60s as a member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). She was mentored by Medgar Evers, expelled from Jackson State University for participating in a sit-in, and failed Mississippi’s voter literacy test three times. She discusses those […]
New Research on Polling Place Lines and Dynamics
In 2016 a consortium of researchers from across U.S. participated in a large study of polling places lines and dynamics in the November general election.
Illinois County Voter Turnout Falls Short Of 10%
Ron Lieving, an election judge for DeKalb Precinct 6, described the voter turnout for Tuesday’s consolidated elections in one word: “horrible.”
Facebook CEO Confident of Stopping Interference in 2020 Campaign
Facebook Chief Executive Officer is confident the social network will do better 2020 at stopping “bad actors” from manipulating U.S. presidential election.
Voting Machine Firms Add Lobbyists Amid Election Hacker Concerns
Voting machine manufacturers are increasing their Capitol Hill presence as lawmakers demand they do more to protect U.S. elections against foreign hackers.
The Elephant in the Room: Intentional Voter Suppression
Since its inception, the Roberts Court has acquiesced in—and at times even abetted—the attempts of many states to make it harder for Americans to vote.