The [Texas anti-voter law] is accomplishing its goal of making it more difficult for voters to vote and access the ballot box.
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.
Black Leadership In The Voting Reform Movement
There are key African American figures behind the voting rights movement working to ensure that voting rights are reality for all citizens.
Arizona Bill To Require Initiatives To Pass With 60%
On February 22, the Arizona House passed HCR 2015. It proposes that initiatives should receive at least 60% of the popular vote to pass.
New Bill Would Bring Mobile Voting To D.C.
D.C council is changing voting methods, moving towards digital solutions where voters could cast ballots from phones, tablets, computers.
Utah Bill To End Default Mail-In Voting Fails
On Wednesday, a bill that would have returned Utah to in-person voting by default failed to advance from the committee phase.
Florida Bill Creating Election Police Unit Ready
The Senate may vote to create an election crimes investigation team, ban ranked-choice voting, changing vote-by-mail forms, others.
Lobbyists Cutting Ties To Russian Pipeline After Cashing In
As Russia invades Ukraine lobbyists are distancing themselves from foreign companies partnering on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 project.
Redistricting And Competition In Congressional Elections
There is a rising number of districts that strongly favor one party. It is forces that go far beyond gerrymandering that explain it.
A Bipartisan Agreement On New Jersey Legislative Redistricting
After a week of intense negotiations the New Jersey Legislative Apportionment Commission last Friday adopted a new Legislative map.
Universities Are Vital To Restoring Public Trust In Elections
There is a need to address the alarming erosion of trust in elections in the United States and Universities can provide a solution.