Numerous voting barriers range from long lines to photo IDs and good old misinformation
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.
Arizona Mail Voting Restricted in Latest Setback
Latest barriers to Arizona mail voting are another unnecessary impediment to election access
Wisconsin Photo ID Rules Are Impeding the Vote
Strict Wisconsin photo ID requirement is being implemented for the first time as onlookers worry
Bernie Slams Voter ID Laws in Wisconsin
Mass disenfranchisement is rampant as Democrat Bernie slams voter ID rules that make it worse
Behind the Voter Fraud Witch Hunt
Under the false premises of the voter fraud witch hunt, many have lost opportunity to vote already
The Very Real Barriers to Voting in This Election
Infographic lays out myriad of barriers to voting that will block thousands or more this election
Five Charts on State of Felon Voting in America
Analysis reveals the state of felon voting and the damage of mass incarceration on democracy
Another Voter ID Defender Misses the Point Entirely
FOX News host and voter ID defender Steve Doocy doesn’t mind disenfranchising voting citizens
Problem of Wasting Votes on Failed Candidates
Analysis finds that 1,4 million ended up wasting votes by picking candidates who later dropped out
Closure of Arizona Polling Places Threatens Voting Rights
Residents wait hours to vote because of targeted mass closure of Arizona polling places