Vote literacy tests were used in North Carolina and other states to suppress descendants of slaves
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.
Do Term Limits Harm Government Efficiency?
Researcher suggests term limits harm government by eliminating experience and reducing efficiency
NY Senate Leaders Decide Campaign Finance Fate
Public funding of elections has wide support of voters but NY Senate leaders decide campaign finance law in the end
Alabama Voter Registration Limits Move Forward
Alabama voter registration will become even more difficult under new state-led proposal
Is 2016 the Time for First Woman President?
Many other nations have been led by woman but surely it time for first woman president in the US?
Vote Buying Mars California Tribal Election
Constitution in jeopardy as Chukchansi leaders split Council ahead of California tribal election
Let’s Have Congress Forced Into Reading Bills
Congress voting before reading laws common but what if we had Congress forced into reading bills?
Should There be Rigid Congressional Term Limits?
Rigid Congressional term limits would ensure more turnover and new faces in reformed government
NY Public Financing Activists Get Cold Shoulder
Push for State of NY public financing of elections faces uphill climb unless Governor shows guts
Ohio School Closes To Voters
Ohio School Closes To Voters: Is the removal of polling places from schools a safety solution?