The coronavirus has complicated the electoral landscape as America heads to polls in November. It has affected voter access in particular.
Voter Access articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section of DC focuses on voter access: a vitally important aspect of democracy concerned with ease of voting and the various barriers in the way. Voter ID, Compulsory Voting and Felon Voting are just some of the hot button issues highlighted here. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Trump’s home county and other Democratic strongholds ramp up vote-by-mail
Democratic heartlands in swing states are expanding vote by mail ballot-access during coronavirus. Trump’s home county in Florida is also planning to do so.
Growing Up Learning Importance of Registering People to Vote
In an excerpt from her unfinished, unpublished memoir, Ruth Carter-Lynch discusses the time of Martin Luther King Jr. and fellow Civil Rights leaders.
Pandemic sparks partisan brawl over voting by mail
Coronavirus outbreak has ignited a partisan battle over whether the U.S. should enact measures to make it easier to vote by mail [this fall], The Hill.
16 States Restrict Access To Voting By Mail
16 States restrict access to voting by mail. In case the coronavirus pandemic persists to year’s end, this could have impact on voting in these states.
Coronavirus cripples voter registration efforts
The coronavirus is having varying impact on elections. One way this is happening is that it is making voter registration more difficult ahead of 2020 polls.
These 2020 primary voters face extra hurdles in pandemic
Those facing the greatest hurdles in primaries from the coronavirus are young voters, senior citizens, minorities and people in low income communities.
Guidance on Handling Primaries and Caucuses During Coronavirus
The U.S. elections information clearing house last week issued guidance to mitigate public health risk during voting due to the Coronavirus.
Louisiana Postpones April Primary as 4 More States Prepare to Vote on Tuesday
Ohio, Florida, Illinois, Arizona, are next on the primary calendar. Election officials in these states are taking extra precautions but predict a safe vote.
States urge alternative voting methods ahead of Tuesday primaries
New primaries will take place Tuesday. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, states are urging other voting methods to circumvent the challenges posed by the virus.