Governor Chris Christie’s controversial NJ special election moves ahead after new court backing
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.
NJ Special Election Challenged on Legality of Decision
Governor Chris Christie sparked political firestorm but decision on NJ special election challenged
Legal Fight Rages Behind NJ Special Election
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie ignited storm with politics behind NJ special election decision
Voters Agree NJ Special Election Costly and Political
Critics say NJ special election costly and Governor Christie playing politics with election system
Is Christie’s Call for NJ Special Election Legal?
Major political upheaval and NJ Special Election legal battle follows death of Senator and replacement plans
Texas GOP Hints at African American Voter Suppression
Texas GOP leader wonders aloud whether African American voter suppression should be supported
Obama’s Task Force to Act on Election Reform
To act on Election Reform should be first response to economic crisis of Obama’s Executive Branch task force
Should NYC Use Electronic Voting Machines?
Will NYC use electronic voting machines or would it revert to old-fashioned lever instead
New Commission to Increase Voter Access
Obama launches new commission to increase voter access tasked in removing voter access roadblocks
New Voting Machines Cause Deep Concerns
Computer based new voting machines are widely rejected by concerned democracy activists