Voter ID, reduced hours and other voter eligibility restrictions to determine election outcomes
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.
Study Details How Voter ID Lowers Turnout for Vulnerable
Analysis of recent elections shows how state introduction of voter ID lowers turnout of vulnerable
Billionaire Funds Florida Anti-Marijuana Lobby
GOP heavyweight donor Sheldon Adelson throws four million into anti-marijuana lobby in Florida
South Carolina Independent Candidate for Congress Has Hope
Polling just under ten percent, South Carolina independent candidate Thomas Ravenel sees chance
Vote on Implementing Oregon Top Two Primary System
Both parties are opposing introduction of Oregon top two primary system in upcoming election
Huge Increase in Ferguson Voter Registration After Unrest
In response to police brutality and political crisis, residents launch effective Ferguson voter registration push
Supreme Court Should Hear Wisconsin’s Voter ID Case
U.S. Supreme Court can force emergency halt to restrictive Wisconsin’s voter ID legislation
North Carolina Voter Suppression Law Blocked by Federal Judge
Judge rules reduction in voter access is not justified and amounts to North Carolina voter suppression law if allowed
New Report Highlights Need for More Health Industry Transparency
Obamacare releases trove of data but experts call for increased health industry transparency
Sunlight Foundation Outlines Growth of Unregulated Donations
Midterm elections could see over billion dollars in unregulated donations to political campaigns