Ballot access for independents to get on state ballots in time for the next national or state or local election is backwards. The rules are completely different than running as a Democrat or Republican.
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.
Why Half of Americans Believe the Primary System is Rigged
The poll surveyed 1,500 citizens and revealed that 51% believed that the current system was “rigged” and another 27% do not understand sufficiently enough the current presidential primary system.
Virginian Felon Voting to be Challenged by GOP
Threat to recently instated Virginian felon voting rights for thousands could reset reforms
The Moral Imperative to Restore Felon Voting Rights
We must restore felon voting rights in order to restore a democratic balance to the country
Supreme Court Allows Texas Voter ID Scheme to Continue
Success in defending the onerous Texas voter ID scheme will skew elections for Republicans
On the End of Virginia Felon Disenfranchisement
The impact of ending Virginia felon disenfranchisement will be a better democracy for all
North Carolina Voter ID Upheld by Federal Court
North Carolina voter ID upheld in big loss for thousands of residents ahead of Presidential vote
Stunning Impact of Arizona Voter Registration Glitch
Every single Democratic voter affected in unusually widespread Arizona voter registration glitch
Virginia Felon Voting Rights Restored For 200,000
Governor Terry McAuliffe signed an executive order allowing Virginia felon voting rights
VIDEO: Protest at the Brooklyn Board of Elections
Election Justice USA went to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York to file additional paperwork in an emergency action and delivered the suit to the Brooklyn Board of Elections